One dead, 23 missing after hippo hits boat in Malawi river
The vessel, a canoe, was carrying 37 people across the Shire River when the incident took place.
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Impeachment hearing begins in Ecuador against President Lasso
Lasso could trigger 'two-way death' clause in constitution, dissolving both the legislature and ending his presidency.
Pakistani government to try violent protesters under army laws
People were seen burning and attacking police, gov't buildings, official and public vehicles, and military assets.
Turkey slams election observers’ ‘lack of transparency’ comment
Ankara says remarks made in a report on Sunday's polls by European observers are 'politically charged and accusatory'.
Key takeaways from investigation of FBI’s Trump-Russia probe
US special counsel John Durham examined the FBI's 2016 investigation of possible Trump campaign collusion with Russia.
Five German gang members sentenced for Green Vault jewel heist
The thieves looted goods worth more than 113 million euros ($123m) from the Green Vault in Dresden in 2019.
France issues arrest warrant for Lebanon’s central bank chief
Riad Salameh calls the warrant a violation of law as he is investigated over corruption allegations at home and abroad.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou signs with PFL
The 36-year-old ex-UFC heavyweight champion will fight exclusively for the Professional Fighters League in new deal.
Ukraine Supreme Court chief detained in $2.7m graft probe
Ukraine, while at war with Russia, reels from 'biggest-ever case' implicating the judiciary.
Women speak out online about reports of sexual violence in Sudan
Women have taken to social media to call out, and warn others about reported rapes being perpetrated by soldiers.
CIA urges Russians to get in touch, Moscow puts spies on alert
US agency publishes video asking Russians to leak information that could be 'more valuable than you think'.
Cannes Film Festival kicks off amid anti-government protests
Amid France's pension reform protests and controversies against Johnny Depp, the 76th edition of the festival kicks off.
Libya parliament suspends rival eastern-based PM Bashagha
Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha suspended by parliament and his duties handed over to his finance minister.
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s rape trial adjourned
Ousmane Sonko, who denies charges, does not turn up for court appearance in Dakar.
As Turkey heads to a presidential election run-off, what’s next?
Analysts say incumbent candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an edge over the opposition's Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Dead woman wins civic election in India’s Uttar Pradesh: Report
Ashiya Bi wins municipal poll almost two weeks after death as supporters keep pledge to back her as a sign of respect.
In Turkey’s elections, nationalism is the real winner
In both the pro-government and opposition camps, nationalists are key and rising in popularity.
At least 16 killed as Pakistan tribes clash over coal mine
Officials say incident is part of decades-old tribal rivalry over mine in Darra Adam Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Bangladesh rocked by power cuts as Cyclone Mocha hits fuel supply
The country faces its worst power cuts in months as the deadly storm forces closure of both its floating LNG terminals.
Fleeing Sudan: ‘I had to do it for my daughter’
Hamsa Alfaki shares her experience of having to leave her father in Khartoum as she fled for the border with Egypt.