Turkey Turkey recalls ambassador over Greek mythology-inspired outfit The ambassador used an event commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey to promote the 2018 “Year of Troy”. 03/11/2018
United Kingdom Rudd quits and Javid takes over at Home Office, but May's woes deepen UK Prime Minister loses key ally who takes blame for policies Theresa May instigated while Home Secretary, a fact the Labour opposition has been underlining. 30/04/2018
United Kingdom British interior ministry gets first Muslim head as Windrush scandal claims Rudd Theresa May loses a strong supporter in cabinet, but for Sajid Javid, son of Pakistani immigrants, it is a considerable step up. 30/04/2018
USA Sensational Trump book becomes an instant bestseller 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House' proved a huge hit on its first day on sale at US bookshops - and further afield 06/01/2018
Turkey Turkish HDP member of parliament says death squads are killing Turkish Dramatic claim made on floor of Turkish National Assembly, investigation promised. 22/12/2017
USA Trump Tweet raises questions in Russia probe Critics claim the US President has effectively admitted to obstructing justice, by now appearing to suggest on Twitter that he knew ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn had lied to the FBI when he fired him in February 02/12/2017
Iceland Iceland's Left-Green opposition leader becomes next PM Katrin Jakobsdottir has become Iceland's new prime minister after her Left-Green Movement reached a coalition deal 30/11/2017
Belarus Belarus charges Ukrainian journalist with espionage Pavlo Sharoyko accused of recruiting network of informants in Belarus for Ukrainian Defence Ministry. 20/11/2017
USA Twin indictments and aide admission of lying brings "Russiagate" closer to White House Men close to President Trump are indicted by Mueller investigation into possible Russian collusion in 2016 US presidential election. 30/10/2017
Cuba US cuts embassy staff in Cuba after mystery attacks American citizens are also being advised not to visit the island 30/09/2017
USA US health secretary resigns over private jet travel scandal Tom Price's abrupt departure was announced shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters he was disappointed in Price's use of expensive plane travel and did not like the optics of it. 29/09/2017
USA White House opens probe into e-mail claims The White House has joined the Senate Investigation in demanding Jared Kushner makes e-mails he allegedly downloaded from the White House available. 29/09/2017
world news Saakashvili served papers over border breach Authorities formally serve notice on Mikheil Saakashvili charging him with illegal entry into Ukraine 12/09/2017
South Africa Grace Mugabe avoids assault charges in South Africa Zimbabwe's first lady has returned home after being granted diplomatic immunity 20/08/2017
Korea Jail for close confidante of ex-South Korean president Choi was at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal that rocked the country's business and political elite 23/06/2017
