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Who could become UK's new PM?
Who could become UK's new PM?
by  AFP

Here are the main contenders potentially in the running to succeed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, after she announced her resignation on Thursday: - Rishi Sunak - Truss easily beat the former chancellor of the exchequer in this summer's Tory leadership contest, winning party members over with promises to slash taxes and regulations without curbing government spending.

Regional body to discuss Peru political crisis
Regional body to discuss Peru political crisis
by  AFP

The Organization of American States will hold a special meeting Thursday on the political crisis in Peru, where President Pedro Castillo faces several investigations he denounces as a "coup d'etat." A formal request was presented to the OAS last week, and the body said in a statement that a "special meeting" on Peru would be held in Washington at 1830 GMT on Thursday.

At least 150 killed in two days of fighting in Sudan's south
At least 150 killed in two days of fighting in Sudan's south
by  AFP

At least 150 people have been killed in two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes triggered by land disputes in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, a medic said Thursday. Clashes in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile broke out last week after reported arguments over land between members of the Hausa people and rival groups.

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