PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble – and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
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Former Bolivian president shares ‘assassination attempt’ video
Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government.
Gerard Depardieu’s sex assault trial begins without him
Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.
Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
Chinese police target Halloween revellers in Shanghai
Witnesses say police dispersed crowds of partygoers, while photos of arrests have circulated online.
President tells Georgians to show the world where they stand on ‘rigged vote’
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a “crucial moment”.
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Backlash after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘island of garbage’ on stage at Trump rally
Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.
Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO’s recommended safe limit.
Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP’s coalition loses its parliamentary majority.