Trump signals he will stand his ground as Democrats take control of Congress
Democrats won both the House and the Senate in Tuesday's midterms. President Trump says he accepts the result but has made clear he will not abandon his agenda.
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US strikes Iranian air defences on Qeshm Island and tightens blockade
President Trump called the strikes "minor" and defensive after Iranian forces fired on US aircraft over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats over threats to Cabinet and donors
The president accused Democrats of "extortion at the highest level" after incoming committee leaders vowed to target his officials and supporters.
Tens of thousands join Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay as he calls the faithful to "build bridges"
About 40,000 attended Mass in Paysandú and a vast crowd filled Montevideo's Centenary Stadium on the first leg of the Pope's South American journey.
Israel's president to name who will try to form the next government
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has the backing of 67 lawmakers against 46 for caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Stephen Miller named White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles departs
The president has turned to one of his longest-serving advisers, the architect of his immigration agenda, and says more personnel changes are coming.
Forest stun Manchester City 3-1 as Arsenal edge past Hull
Nottingham Forest delivered the shock of the Premier League weekend, while Leeds beat Tottenham and Arsenal followed their win at Anfield with another victory.
Christian communities in Nigeria's Plateau State mourn after new wave of deadly attacks
At least nine people were killed in villages in three districts in a week, local leaders say, as Nigeria remains the deadliest country in the world for Christians.
Senate Republicans pick their leaders on Tuesday as Thune seeks to lead the minority
Conservatives are pressing for new leadership after the midterm defeat. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader.
House set for vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Thomas Massie plans to force a vote next week. Democrats have already named Mr Hegseth among the officials they intend to investigate.
Tanzanian court jails opposition leader Tundu Lissu for incitement, drops treason charge
The ruling ends the threat of a death sentence but keeps one of East Africa's best-known opposition figures behind bars.
Rubio heads to Paris for G7 foreign ministers' meeting
The Secretary of State travels to France next week as Washington presses allies on Iran.
Wall Street ends its worst week since June
Technology shares recovered on Friday, but the S&P 500 still fell sharply over a week of election results, rate worries and war in the Gulf.
Jaguars overpower Ravens 33-10 on Thursday night
Jacksonville improved to 6-2 as Baltimore's undrafted rookie quarterback battled before the Jaguars pulled away.
Dangote opens fuel storage facility in Namibia
Africa's richest man is extending his refining group's reach beyond Nigeria into southern Africa.
Kenyan court sentences starvation cult leader to 200 years
The sentence follows the Shakahola forest deaths, in which hundreds of followers were found to have starved after being told to fast to meet Jesus.
At least 33 killed in attack on village in Ebola-hit eastern Congo
Armed men struck a village in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where health workers are also battling an Ebola outbreak.