A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.
Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.
Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.
In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.