16:34

Pressure on Scholz to abandon re-election bid

Olaf Scholz's hopes of being re-elected as German chancellor is under threat as calls for his withdrawal intensify. Infighting within the SPD and dwindling popularity among the German people have contributed to the unprecedented move.

15:42

Trump names Elon Musk to lead government efficiency drive

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Tasked with cutting bureaucracy and regulations, the informal roles aim to restructure federal agencies, potentially boosting Musk's influence and business interests.

13:45

Afghan Taliban officials will attend COP29 in Baku

Azerbaijan has invited officials from the National Environmental Protection Agency to the United Nations climate change summit starting 11 November. This is the first time the former insurgents have attended the event, since they took power August in 2021.