Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh was formally replaced as the New Democratic Party (NDP) chief on Monday evening after the party chose Vancouver-area MP Don Davies as its interim leader.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat who has served at the United Nations, has pointed out the “sad reality” of Security Council consultations after its members met last night to discuss the India-Pakistan tensions and Pahalgam attack.

Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor. 

​Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor.