Cabinet ministers, a former central banker and a one-time provincial premier are all reportedly eyeing the top job.
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Charlie Hebdo marks decade since gun attack with special issue
The French satirical magazine wants to show its cause is still kicking, writes the BBC’s Hugh Schofield.
S Korea’s impeached president defiant as arrest deadline passes
Yoon remains in his residence after investigators fail to detain him over an attempt to impose martial law.
Nippon and US Steel sue government over blocked deal
The companies allege President Biden “ignored the rule of law to gain favor” with trade unions.
Djokovic still has ‘trauma’ over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has “trauma” when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.
Five missing Kenyan youths freed amid uproar over abductions
More than 80 young Kenyans have gone missing in recent months, with many blaming the security forces.
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged Gaddafi election funding
If found guilty of taking illicit funds from the late Libyan leader, Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison.
Austrian far-right party tasked with forming coalition
The Eurosceptic, Russia-friendly Freedom Party came first in September’s elections but was then sidelined.
Harris certifies Trump’s US election win, four years after Capitol riot
Monday’s session in Congress came on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.
Trump’s eyeing Greenland – but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.