Tanzania arrests senior opposition figure as hundreds face treason charges
Opposition party Chadema said that its deputy secretary-general, Amani Golugwa, was arrested early on Saturday.
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Israeli attacks kill 3 in Lebanon as EU urges it to respect the ceasefire
Israel has escalated daily attacks in Lebanon, flouting a one-year-old truce, while claiming it's targeting Hezbollah.
Deaths, injuries after Russia hits residential and energy sites in Ukraine
Ukraine is calling for more sanctions and asset freezes on Russia as it fends off intensified attacks.
Gaza’s water turns poisonous as Israel’s genocide leaves toxic aftermath
As the homes of Gaza’s families lie in ruins, its farmlands and water supply now pose lethal risks.
COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harms
There are growing calls for developed nations that produce the most gas emissions to take more responsibility.
Ukraine says over 1,400 Africans recruited to fight for Russia in war
Ukraine accuses Russia of luring recruits from Africa into 'suicidal' military contracts to bolster its war efforts.
US Supreme Court allows Trump to block $4bn in food aid to families in need
Forty-two million face food aid delays after the nation's top Court lets US president pause full SNAP payments.
Nigerians demand own solutions to violence as Trump threatens US invasion
Amid US claims of 'Christian genocide' locals and experts say crisis is multilayered, dismiss plan for foreign invasion.
LIVE: Israeli air raids, demolitions hit Gaza despite ceasefire with Hamas
Israeli army carries out more demolitions of residential buildings east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
Afghanistan’s Taliban blames ‘irresponsible’ Pakistan as peace talks fail
The talks in Turkiye have not yielded results as the Taliban accuses Pakistan of not presenting actionable demands.
Tunisian opposition figures join hunger strike to support jailed politician
The family of jailed politician Jawhar Ben Mbarek say 'his health is deteriorating' after nine days without food.
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea
North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.
Trump says US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white ‘genocide’
Trump calls it a 'disgrace' that South Africa is hosting the G20, reiterates debunked claims of a white 'genocide'.
India is world’s second-largest shrimp producer. That is now under threat
US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.
US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard troops to Portland
US district judge blocks Donald Trump's use of military force to tackle protests against immigration officers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,353
Here are the key events from day 1,353 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown
Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
UN warns Gaza aid still too slow as Israel restricts supplies despite truce
Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.
Turkiye issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza genocide
Turkiye accuses Israeli officials of 'genocide and crimes against humanity' over Israel's war on Gaza.
James Watson, who co-discovered DNA double helix, dies at 97
Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.