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Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reformWed 15th Jul 2026 12:44 BST
Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.

Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposesWed 15th Jul 2026 11:50 BST
Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition membersWed 15th Jul 2026 13:21 BST
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members

The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing targetWed 15th Jul 2026 11:21 BST
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rightsWed 15th Jul 2026 12:38 BST
Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights

Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coupWed 15th Jul 2026 12:43 BST
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup

Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.

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