Pakistan swore in Ayesha Malik as its first female supreme court judge on Monday, a landmark occasion in a nation where activists say the law is often wielded against women. Malik, 55, was administered the oath by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed...
he World Health Organization’s director-general on Monday warned that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and it’s dangerous to assume Omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame.” But Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the...
At least eight people were killed and 50 people injured after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations match in the Cameroonian capital Monday, state broadcaster Cameroon Radio Television reported....
Roberta Metsola had double reason last Tuesday to celebrate — marking both her 43rd birthday and becoming the youngest ever president of the European Union’s Parliament. She is also the first woman in 20 years to have the job....
Chinese tech giant Tencent says ownership dispute behind rebranding of prime minister’s account to ‘Australian Chinese new life’ Download the free Guardian app; get our morning email briefing The owner of the Chinese social media platform WeChat insists there is “no...
Five men were sentenced to 30 years each in prison in a ruling hailed as vindication for survivors who have spent years fighting for justice Indigenous women raped by paramilitaries during Guatemala’s brutal civil war have triumphed in court, when their...
The US military has put up to 8,500 troops on alert to be ready to deploy to Europe, potentially at very short notice, should the Nato alliance activate a rapid response force. It’s the latest sign of US resolve in the...
THIS grinning gorilla shows it’s not just Goldie the pufferfish who has plenty to be happy about. Goofy Goldie featured in yesterday’s Sun, right, after she had tooth surgery to help her eat. This grinning gorilla shows it’s not just Goldie...