The authorities said the body was a waste of money – the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Ariana Grande says she’s not abandoning music for film
The US singer insists there’s still room for music after being cast in another film this week.
Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says
The Israeli military said it was aware of the reports that the Church of the Holy Family was hit by Israeli artillery shells.
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat
Taiwan’s capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.
Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on “finding solutions”.
Deadly fire rips through shopping centre in Iraq
Clips circulating on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is “working to save our Druze brothers”, but Syria accuses it of “treacherous aggression”.
