After 2021’s landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
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Georgia’s pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia’s prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
The looming election Trump can’t afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.
No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it “in every way”.
‘Once in 300 years’ rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
‘I am devastated’: Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.
Chicago man accused of setting train passenger on fire had 72 prior arrests
The victim was reading her phone while riding on a train when the man allegedly doused her with gasoline.
Nicolas Sarkozy illegal campaign financing conviction upheld
The former French president will have to serve a six-month term with an electronic bracelet, plus another six months suspended.