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Ugandan election a 'fraudulent affair', lawyer says - as protesters face violent crackdown
President Yoweri Museveni has extended his 40-year reign over Uganda by another five years.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 3:23 pm
Rapper describes 'massacre' on Iran's streets - as supreme leader says thousands killed in protests
An Iranian rapper who took part in the country's protests has described "a massacre on the streets", suggesting foreign forces have been brought in to stamp out the protests.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 11:43 am
Ugandan long-time president wins election amid opposition claims of 'ballot stuffing'
Uganda's long-time leader Yoweri Museveni has won the country's presidential election, officials say, amid claims by the main opposition leader of "massive ballot stuffing".
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 8:10 am
Gaza's four layers of governance - and where Sir Tony Blair fits in
Like so much of the politics in the Middle East, the new governance structure for Gaza is complicated and contentious.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 6:51 am
Sir Tony Blair 'honoured' to be part of Trump's efforts to rebuild Gaza
Sir Tony Blair has said he is "honoured" to be appointed as part of a team that will be key to Donald Trump's plan to rebuild Gaza.
Posted on 16 January 2026 | 7:49 pm
Italy's Meloni posts anime selfie - as Japan PM serenades her for birthday
Giorgia Meloni might have a new best friend in world politics after Japan's prime minister laid on cake and gifts - and even sang happy birthday to the Italian leader.
Posted on 16 January 2026 | 3:05 pm
'Venezuela is going to be free', says opposition leader Machado
Venezuela's opposition leader said she is "confident" Nicolas Maduro's "criminal" regime will be dismantled and free elections will be held.
Posted on 16 January 2026 | 12:33 pm
More than 100 people die as torrential rain and flooding hit three countries
More than 100 people have been killed after torrential rain caused flooding across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with authorities issuing warnings that more severe weather is expected across several countries in southern Africa.
Posted on 16 January 2026 | 11:40 am
Julio Iglesias responds to sex abuse and trafficking allegations
Julio Iglesias has denied abusing two former domestic employees behind a criminal complaint against him, calling the accusations "completely false".
Posted on 16 January 2026 | 4:25 am
We can learn a lot from Antarctica's weird biology
Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius.
Posted on 15 January 2026 | 8:01 pm