Spy scandal surrounding Nvidia chief executive unlikely to derail US-China meeting
Huang has served as a bridge between Trump and Xi and is due to travel with US president to China next week
‘Very catastrophic outcome’: Support for ANC declines further in South Africa vote
Final results from Sunday’s elections show ANC as South Africa’s largest party, but vote share is 31% compared with 70% support in 2004
The Athlone chef turning Irish food into an unlikely success story in Shanghai
A modern Irish bistro serving bacon and cabbage aims to crack China
Democrats can’t do much to make Trump end the Iran war soon
It would make sense for Donald Trump to get rid of Pete Hegseth before January
Democrats’ sweeping victory reshapes electoral map for 2028 presidential election
Result marks end of a culture-wars era in US politics and the return of economic issues to the centre of the political contest
Morocco tightens its grip on Western Sahara
UN peacekeepers leave territory that Rabat claims sovereignty over after US fails to push through resolution to extend mission mandate
Anti-corruption purge of China’s Communist Party is a campaign without end
Xi Jinping says making party more disciplined is essential for maintaining its governing position
Mbappé, Mao and the cost of offending China
Lost sponsors, cancelled broadcasts and public fury underline the consequences for global brands and celebrities who fall foul of Chinese opinion
Vladimir Putin’s appeal to Africa may be waning
Russia’s president is following Xi Jinping’s playbook in formalising his country’s relationship with Africa through regular summits
Binyamin Netanyahu down but not quite out after Israeli election
Global Briefing: For Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, a change of Israeli government may bring little relief from relentless violence
Some Gulf states are talking to Iran about a new regional security plan
Global Briefing: There is a growing realisation in the Middle East that the US has become an obstacle to peace there
Brazil and Serbia show that progressive forces can defeat the far right
Lula’s stunning election win came after a massive mobilisation of the voters with most to lose from a Flávio Bolsonaro presidency
Purges and political uncertainty deepen unease inside China’s ruling elite
As Beijing hosts a pivotal leadership meeting, attention is focused on who has fallen from favour and who could emerge as the next generation of China’s rulers.
Zimbabwe’s president stays put as succession drama plays out
Emmerson Mnangagwa (84) will remain in office after his term ends in 2030, as vice-president accuses him of following Mugabe’s path
Alberta vote boosts Mark Carney but referendum leaves Canada weaker
Prime minister gets breathing space to pursue international goals, such as closer ties with European Union