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US President Donald Trump walks next to his attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan state court, New York, US, 22 April 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

The vote brings to an end a lengthy standoff between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration over Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing review a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, August 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, waits to speak during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, during an election night rally in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Newly elected leader of Britain’s Labour Party Andy Burnham walks following his first engagement as leader, in Gravesend, Kent, Britain, 17 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

UK PM Burnham takes to social media to challenge populist parties' dominance

A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters. Photo: Reuters

BJP's bypoll blues and the pointer to a future

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times

Modi calls for forgiving 'misguided youth' over Jantar Mantar protests

FILE PHOTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures, at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Can the Modi govt overcome the CJP setback?

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks next to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula: Sources

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Thousands of young people packed the streets. Photo: Reuters

India youth group says will not march again because police will 'hurt youth'

Tarique Rahman congratulates Andy Burnham following his appointment as UK prime minister. Photo:Collected

PM Tarique Rahman congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK PM

Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chant slogans and wave their mobile phones with their flashlights on as they gather after the Indian education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike, was taken to a hospital by authorities on Saturday during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 19, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

India's cockroach movement supporters gather to march despite police ban