Ukraine and pro-Russia separatists in the country’s east have begun swapping prisoners. It is the second major release since Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange detainees in September. The agreement
World News: Lebanon’s president delays consultations to name prime minister
Lebanon’s president has postponed the process of picking a new Prime Minister, until Thursday. The news comes after another night of violence, security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets
World News: Jeremy Corbyn to resign as Labour leader after election defeat
The main opposition Labour Party is expected to win fewer than 200 seats – losing many in its traditional heartland. Its leader Jeremy Corbyn acknowledged heavy losses for his party
World News: Ecuador’s Moreno, indigenous groups reach deal to end protests
Ecuador’s government has just agreed to repeal a law that ended decades-old fuel subsidies after holding talks with indigenous leaders. Demonstrators angry at the rise in fuel prices earlier attacked
World News: ICC sentences Congolese rebel chief Ntaganda to 30 years in jail
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday sentenced Congolese former rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda to 30 years in prison after he was convicted earlier this year of war crimes and
World News: Israeli PM Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on corruption charges, raising more uncertainty over who will ultimately lead a country mired in political chaos after two inconclusive elections this year.
World News: Sri Lanka vote: Rajapaksa wins presidency as Premadasa concedes
Sajith Premadasa has conceded to his rival Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka’s Presidential election. Around half of the votes have been counted so far and there has not been an