The Global Briefing: Scott Colom has emerged as the latest winner in the 2026 midterm elections.
Spain has been hit by its first general strike in 14 years, with around four million workers taking part in a nationwide protest over soaring housing costs and the rising cost of living.
There are growing concerns about the health and treatment of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan.
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