Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as a candidate for an upcoming parliamentary by-election in the UK by Labour’s ruling body. As a directly elected mayor, Burnham had to get approval from Labour’s...
Myanmar opens final round of controversial election • FRANCE 24 English
Myanmar began the final phase of its month-long election on Sunday, just a week short of the fifth anniversary of the military coup, with the dominant pro-military party heading toward what appears to be a landslide...
Death toll rises to 10 in Indonesia landslide as rescuers search for at least 80 missing
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has risen to 10 as search and rescue teams continue efforts to locate more than 80 people reported missing in West Java. Dozens of homes remain buried under mud and debris...
Unlicensed doctors thrive in rural Pakistan amid weak oversight
More than 600,000 unlicenced and unqualified doctors operate across Pakistan due to weak law enforcement. In rural Sindh, they’re often the only source of healthcare. But medical experts warn misdiagnosis and...
‘Real possibility’ elections could lead to break up of UK, says Wales’ first minister
Wales have been Labour for over a century – but with the elections coming up, the party faces a challenge ahead. The first minister of Wales has said May’s local elections could have "profound...