The change of power in Great Britain
Analysis: The most important thing for Starmer is to get something done
Labour's plans for Britain in the coming months involve "reforms on a scale not seen in a generation". That's what Express Sam Lister writes in an analysis.
Labour's great electoral success has given party leader Keir Starmer a rarely seen power to change, he believes.
"Sir Keir is at his most powerful right now, and don't believe anything but that he is making the most of it."
In Politico, Esther Webber writes that the planned reforms are not a sharp left turn. Keir Starmer's first moves are in many ways cautious - and for good reason. Opinion polls show that the Tories' landslide loss in the election was not at all due to the content of the policy.
"The Tories lost because they were incompetent," writes Webber, and so for Starmer it's less about setting the agenda, and more about choosing reforms that the government actually believes it can implement.
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The verdict against Menendez
Sources: Senator Menendez resigns after bribery conviction
Sen. Bob Menendez has told aides he is resigning as a result of Tuesday's corruption conviction, two sources told NBC News.
In such cases, it means a disgraced end to a three-decade-long career in Congress for the Democratic politician.
For several months, party colleagues have urged him to resign, but he has refused. However, he seems to have changed his mind after the court found him guilty on all 16 charges.
He is convicted, among other things, of having received gold and cash in bribes from three different businessmen in his home state of New Jersey. According to the verdict, he also acted as a foreign agent for Egypt's government and helped them access millions of dollars in military aid.
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Political situation in Kenya
Kenyan police ban demonstrations
Kenya's police ban demonstrations in the central parts of the capital Nairobi with immediate effect, reports AFP.
Several protesters have been killed by police during the last month's partly violent protests. Among other things, the protesters are demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
According to a statement from the police, they have received "credible information" that "organized criminal groups are planning to take advantage of the planned protests."
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The debate about euthanasia
"Suicide capsule" sparks debate in Switzerland
A so-called suicide capsule may soon be used for the first time ever in Switzerland. This is reported by AFP.
A group that advocates active euthanasia has developed the machine which it says complies with Swiss law, where assisted suicide is not prohibited. However, according to Swiss media, it has been questioned by authorities in several cantons.
Prosecutor Peter Stiche has warned of "serious consequences" for manufacturers if the machine is ever used.
Inside the capsule, a pre-recorded voice says "if you want to die, press this button". If the button is pressed, the air inside the capsule is rapidly depleted of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness and death.
- Once you have pressed the button, there is no going back, says the capsule's inventor Philip Nitschke to AFP.
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Car drove into outdoor restaurant in Paris - one person dead
A car has driven into an outdoor restaurant in Paris. One person has died and at least six people are injured, French media reports.
The incident occurred in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris around 19:30 on Wednesday. The driver allegedly fled and the passenger was arrested. The arrested person must have tested positive for both alcohol and drugs, according to a number of French media. The motive is still unknown.
The manager of a nearby restaurant is upset and shaken.
- We have been here for 40 years, the street has always been quiet. It's terrible, she says to La Parisien.
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