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Former Reform UK Councillor Ashley Monk Joins Conservatives in Redditch

Ashley Monk, who served as an independent councillor after leaving Reform UK, has officially joined the Conservative Group at both Redditch Borough Council and Worcestershire County Council. The move follows his suspension from Reform UK and subsequent period as an independent, during which he retained a portfolio role in the local administration.

MLA seeks inquiry into reported sectarian gestures on Ormeau Road

A SINN FÉIN MLA has condemned reports that loyalist band members made sectarian gestures at the scene of a Troubles massacre where five Catholic civilians were murdered. Deirdre Hargey has now called on police and transport authorities to investigate the claims following Saturday's Belfast Walker Club parade on the Ormeau Road.

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French minister appears on front cover of Playboy

Can posing for Playboy be a feminist statement? A French government minister thinks so and has defended her decision to appear -- clothed -- on the front cover of the notorious magazine.

Allez? Russia's Olympic fencing hopefuls left in limbo

For Russia's fencing champions, a ruling to allow them to return to international competition has meant little change for now as different European countries have cancelled their fixtures in protest.

Despite Trump ire, prosecuting ex-leaders is common in democracies

Donald Trump has denounced his indictment as an abuse befitting a banana republic, but the move in fact puts the United States in line with fellow advanced democracies that have prosecuted former leaders.

Bulgaria votes for fifth time in two years under Ukraine shadow

Bulgarians vote on Sunday in their fifth general election in two years, a record in the European Union, amid deep divisions over the war in Ukraine.

Uzbekistan tries to garner backing for controversial vote

On stage in front of a few hundred people, an entertainer desperately tries to sell a controversial April referendum that could extend the rule of Uzbekistan's autocratic leader until 2040.

Veteran, novice face off in Montenegro's presidential vote

Sunday's presidential run-off in Montenegro will pit an establishment incumbent against a rising political star.

Finns vote as far right aims to unseat PM Sanna Marin

Finland votes Sunday in legislative elections that could see the country take a dramatic turn to the right, as centre-right and anti-immigration parties vie to unseat Social Democratic Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

Montenegro votes in presidential runoff

Montenegrins head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president in a vote that could see a young upstart unseat incumbent Milo Djukanovic, who has dominated the country's political scene for decades.

Ukraine calls Russia UN presidency a 'slap in the face'

Ukraine on Saturday branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April "a slap in the face", joining a chorus of outrage from Western countries.

Ukraine says Russia UN presidency a 'slap in the face'

Ukraine on Saturday branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April "a slap in the face", joining a chorus of outrage from Western countries.

Mexico's army accused of withholding info on missing students

An independent commission investigating the 2014 disappearance of 43 Mexican students has accused the armed forces of deliberately withholding information about the case.

After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president arrives in Central America

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala Friday on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.

Lawyer of Suriname ex-dictator calls for his acquittal

The lawyer of Suriname's former dictator Desi Bouterse called Friday for a court to acquit him of a 20-year sentence over the deaths of 15 political prisoners.

NGOs slam missed chance to prevent seabed mining

Ocean advocates warned on Friday that the door may fly open for undersea mining in the near future in the absence of solid environmental rules that more and more nations demand.

Sanna Marin, the Finnish prime minister fighting for re-election

From steering her country into NATO to headlines about partying, Sanna Marin is a modern, feminist leader who has nonetheless proved a polarising prime minister of Finland.

After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president arrives in C.America

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala Friday on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.

Greek PM wants EU aid for steel fence extension along Turkey border

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on the European Union to "seriously consider" providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey.

Ex-porn star Stormy Daniels 'proud' over Trump charges: UK media

Stormy Daniels, the ex-porn star embroiled in the sex scandal behind Donald Trump's indictment, said in a UK newspaper interview published Friday that the criminal charges show he is "no longer untouchable".

US VP Harris calls for 'speedy' Zambia debt resolution

US Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated calls for a "speedy finalization" of Zambia's debt restructuring on Friday, as she visited the country in the last stop of a continental tour.

US expands access to EV subsidies in proposed rules

US officials proposed Friday guidelines that widen access to electric vehicle subsidies, bringing relief to countries like Japan and potentially the EU amid their fears of being excluded from Washington's spending bonanza.

Brazil's Lula reschedules China trip for April 11-14

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who last week had to cancel a visit to China after coming down with pneumonia, has rescheduled the trip to April 11-14, his office said Friday.

Trump 'shocked' by indictment but 'ready to fight'

Following his historic indictment on criminal charges, Donald Trump was preparing Friday to go where no former US president has gone before -- a prosecutor's office to be booked, fingerprinted and have his mugshot taken.

Ugandan troops join regional force in DR Congo

Ugandan troops operating as part of an East African regional military force entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, joining Kenyan and Burundian contingents to supervise a planned pull-back of M23 rebels.

Biden tells Russia to release US reporter

President Joe Biden on Friday called for Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held on espionage charges, while rebuffing a call from the paper's editorial board to expel Russian journalists from the United States.

How Finland joining boosts NATO defences against Russia

Finland's membership of NATO adds a potent military to the alliance and a strategic puzzle piece that can better help defend its vulnerable eastern flank from potential Russian attack, officials and analysts say.

Show goes on for Ukrainian circus performers in UK

A warrior-themed circus begins a tour of England on Friday with Ukrainian performers determined that the show should go on even though their hearts are very much still in their war-torn homeland.

Meng Wanzhou: Huawei's 'princess' claims her crown

The daughter of Huawei's billionaire founder, Meng Wanzhou will take over as rotating chairwoman as the Chinese tech giant enters choppy waters, with profits plummeting under US sanctions.

Zelensky, on Bucha anniversary, vows to defeat 'Russian evil'

President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to defeat Russia on Friday speaking alongside European leaders in Bucha one year after Moscow's troops withdrew from the Ukrainian town synonymous with war crimes allegations.

WSJ ed. board calls for US to expel Russian ambassador, journalists

The Wall Street Journal editorial board has called for Russia's ambassador to the United States to be expelled, following the arrest of one of the newspaper's reporters in Russia on espionage charges.

Spain PM urges Xi to hold talks with Ukraine's Zelensky

Spain's prime minister said Friday he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart, as he visits China's capital for talks aimed at boosting ties between Beijing and Madrid.

Zelensky says Ukraine 'will never forgive' on Bucha anniversary

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine would "never forgive" Moscow for its occupation of Bucha, a year after the town became a symbol of alleged Russian war crimes.

HRW urges Bangladesh to halt Rohingya repatriation plan

Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Bangladesh to suspend plans to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, warning conditions there would not be safe for the persecuted and stateless minority.

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