Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.
Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.
First Lady receives White House Christmas tree
Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.
More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand
None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.
Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
Delhi gets all the attention, but other parts of northern India are also dealing with toxic air.
Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case
Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.
Judge dismisses special counsel’s election case against Trump
The case was dismissed “without prejudice”, meaning charges could be refiled when Trump leaves office.
Georgescu’s early showing stuns Romania and allies
Use of social media was a key factor in his victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.
Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France.
Prosecutor asks judge to drop Trump election interference case
In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president.
