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Ramiz Alakbarov is due to take up the UN safety and security post in January 2027, after Unaisi Vuniwaqa’s term ends.

The UN has published a profile of Suela Janina, who was elected in June to chair the General Assembly’s economic and financial committee.

Buckingham Palace says the planned visit will acknowledge Britain’s slavery past while focusing mainly on the host countries’ present and future.

The US has suspended consular services in Brazil, while Australia’s embassy in Brasília has closed for the day. Both cited security concerns.

More than 500 schools are facing disruption, while France’s education ministry says at least 65 staff members have been injured in the unrest.

Dutch foreign minister Tom Berendsen says eight staff are affected by Israel’s measure and that their protection is a priority in talks with Israel.

Appeal judges found a jury-direction error in Julie Ann McIlwaine’s murder trial. Prosecutors now have two weeks to decide whether to seek a retrial.

Norway’s king delivered a government-written address focused on security, democracy and household finances.