エチオピアのアビ・アメド首相率いる繁栄党が総選挙で圧勝。ティグライ州での再戦闘の懸念が高まる。
Melania Trump stepped off Air Force One wearing oversized sunglasses under a pitch-black sky late Monday, sparking a wave of online buzz and confusion. Social media users questioned the former first lady's nighttime eyewear choice as she moved from Joint Base Andrews to the White House.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney expressed absolute confidence in Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain during heated Holyrood exchanges over her sharing of a memo on embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. The memo, sent in January, detailed accusations that Murrell embezzled nearly £460,000 from the party over 13 years.
Somerset Council plans a 4.99% council tax increase for Band D properties, matching the government-approved cap, despite earlier calculations showing needs up to 5.9%. Cllr Bill Revans defended the move, blaming past freezes and complex national funding shifts for the district's financial strain.
Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of financial mismanagement Thursday, blaming it for a transport workers' strike demanding 38 months of unpaid arrears and a worsening garbage crisis in Bengaluru.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed scrapping a plan to hire 5,000 additional police officers outlined by his predecessor Eric Adams. The move comes as part of Mamdani's first preliminary budget amid a reported fiscal crunch.
Mark Zuckerberg testified he wished Meta had moved faster to detect underage users on Instagram. The Meta CEO faced sharp questions Wednesday in a Los Angeles trial over claims his platforms hooked children into compulsive use.
Political commentator Ana Navarro labeled the FCC's equal-time rule 'outdated' and 'selective' while her show 'The View' faces an agency investigation over a candidate interview. She warned Republicans that a future Democratic president might apply the rule to talk radio.
Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh's prime minister on February 17, 2026, capping a BNP landslide victory in parliamentary elections. The son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia pledged to serve the people under open skies in Dhaka.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan halted a press conference Tuesday, demanding Channel 10 reporter Jess Maggio retract a comment accusing her of looking disinterested during questions on the Big Build corruption scandal. The standoff came amid fallout from a report alleging criminal activity on state construction sites.
Donald Trump's aggressive push for AI dominance has ignited a revolt among supporters in Republican heartlands. Conservative activists in states like Texas and Florida accuse his administration of favoring Silicon Valley elites over American workers.
Peru's Congress votes Wednesday to choose a new interim president after ousting Alberto Otárola Jerí on Tuesday following just four months in office. The winner will serve until July 28, handing power to the victor of the April general election.
Britain's mobile job centre scheme, piloted in Bolton and now aiding nearly 800 people, will expand to nine regions across England, Scotland and Wales. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited the service this week and praised its success in reaching those who avoid traditional job centres.
Bay City's Planning Commission takes up a proposed 120-unit apartment complex Wednesday at the cleared site of the former YMCA building and Bay County Market. The development at 501 Columbus Ave. needs special use approval due to its current office and business zoning.
Alcoa, Tennessee, will install new speed cameras in school zones next school year, funded by a federal Safe Streets for All Safety Grant. The cameras aim to curb speeding during student drop-off and pick-up times after traffic studies confirmed widespread violations.
Louisiana residents on food stamps lost the ability to buy soda, candy and energy drinks with benefits starting Ash Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's request to delay the restrictions from a planned Jan. 1, 2026, rollout until the start of Lent.