Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday’s mayoral race.
Drones seen over Belgian military base for third night, minister says
The country’s Defence Minister Theo Francken said it looked like an espionage operation, but he wanted to be “cautious” about speculating.
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.
Trump tells military to prepare for ‘action’ against Islamist militants in Nigeria
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.
Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods
A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged “mistakes” were made.
Israeli military’s ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens
Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking the video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.
Justin Baldoni case against Blake Lively dismissed after deadline lapse
The actor and director’s $400m lawsuit against his former co-star is formally ended by a US judge.
Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a ‘mistake’
The actor – a prominent Democratic fundraiser – also says he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race.
Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a ‘mistake’
But the actor adds that he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race.
Tanzania president sworn in after election marred by violence
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.
