He won a secret vote to be the Republican pick but now he needs majority support of the full House.
Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.
The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?
Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.
Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.
The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway.
But PM Benjamin Netanyahu describes any claim Israel received a specific warning as "totally fake news".
The prime minister and a leading opposition figure say they will work together to combat Hamas.
Controversial artist Petr Pavlensky's online post scuppered Benjamin Griveaux's candidacy for mayor of Paris.
The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.
Australia will soon hold a historic vote - its neighbour is well ahead on recognising Indigenous people.
Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
Grazer, the third female winner of Fat Bear Week, has two litters of cubs and beat the larger Chunk in the final.
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.
The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
The journalist has arrived home in Melbourne, three years after she was imprisoned by Chinese authorities.
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