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Former US President Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral

The late US President Jimmy Carter received a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. All living current and former presidents were in attendance, in addition to foreign dignitaries, to witness the final honouring of the 39th US president.

Lebanon

Lebanon's parliament elects country's army commander as president

Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.

USA

Late US President Jimmy Carter honoured in Capitol ceremony

Former US President Jimmy Carter’s body returns to Washington DC for three days of state funeral rites.

Earth News

Looking back on US President Jimmy Carter’s pioneering green vision

The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979.

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Europe News

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Georgia's new president?

53-year-old former Manchester City football player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become Georgia's new president.

Europe News

Young Romanians protest outcome of presidential first round vote

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

Europe News

Who is Vox leader Santiago Abascal?

Santiago Abascal, president of the Vox party, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish politics with a nationalist and anti-immigration agenda.

Culture news

Madam President: The best fictional female US Presidents in film & TV

With the clock ticking, time to take a look at how fiction has superseded reality with some of the most memorable female US Presidents in film and television.

Europe News

Socialist Salvador Illa sworn-in as new Catalonia president

Salvador Illa's appointment comes as the region's former controversial leader Carles Puigdemont returned to his home state from exile.

Culture news

18th-century cherries unearthed at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The tale of young George Washington cutting down the cherry tree may have turned out to be a myth, but new archaeological discoveries suggest the first US president did squirrel away quite a few bottles of the fruit.

Europe News

Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president

The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago.

Iran

Iranian president's helicopter in 'hard landing', state media reports

Traveling with Raisi were Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran's East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

USA

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial court

The man who set himself on fire outside Trump's trial court in New York has died, highlighting the intense emotions surrounding the case.

Earth News

Will the next presidency improve Mexico’s environmental record?

The leading presidential candidate is not making climate a central part of her campaign ahead of the 2 June election.

Culture news

Former US presidents' favourite books (that they've definitely read)

Donald Trump is now selling Bibles. No, this isn't a joke. He says it's his favourite book. (Make of that what you will.) To steer back towards a sense of sanity, here are the favourite books of former US presidents - the ones that have actually cracked a book.

World News

Defence Minister Subiant claims victory in Indonesia presidential race

The world's most populous Muslim country has developed a robust democracy, but there are worrying signs that it could move backwards.

Poland

Poland's president pardons opposition MPs for a second time

President Andrzej Duda said he made the decision out of concern for the health of the imprisoned politicians - and also because it's what he says Law and Justice party supporters wanted.

Guatemala

Guatemala's president finally sworn in, despite legal chaos

The son of a Guatemalan president credited with implementing key social reforms in the mid-20th century, Arévalo takes office with the expectation of tackling Guatemala's entrenched corruption. But it will not be easy.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How many US presidents have been impeached?

On this day in 1998: President Bill Clinton is impeached by the United States House of Representatives.

Food and Drink

US Thanksgiving traditions to make Europeans shudder

From pardoning turkeys to ruining dinner, here are the strangest American thanksgiving traditions that Europeans can't understand.