West Africa bloc chair says Guinea accepts two-year transition
In July, bloc leaders met in Accra, Ghana to discuss transitions to civilian rule in Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Palestinian Authority arrest campaign ‘one of the worst in years’
Lawyers say PA security forces arrested close to 100 Palestinians in two months, predominantly for political reasons.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing POWs with HIMARS system
Moscow says Ukraine killed 40 prisoners in an attack conducted with the US-made rocket system, a claim Kyiv denies.
Spain inflation highest since 1984; new record for eurozone area
European countries facing inflation surge due to fallout from Ukraine war and reopening of economies after lockdowns.
Will the Middle East be a flashpoint between the US and China?
With the US potentially pivoting away from the Middle East, will China rush in to fill the gap?
New York raises monkeypox alarm, San Francisco declares emergency
Authorities say the declarations will help the government to mobilise resources.
Wagner deployed like normal army units on Ukraine front line: UK
UK defence ministry says Russian private military firm allocated specific sectors of front line in eastern Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 156
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 156th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Experts powerless as herpesvirus kills 3 elephants at Zurich zoo
The infection results in internal bleeding and organ failure, causing death within days.
Venezuela and Colombia agree to re-establish diplomatic ties
Countries will name ambassadors when Colombia's President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, officials say.
Levin v Stevens: AIPAC targets prominent Jewish-American lawmaker
Andy Levin says authenticity and broad coalition can beat pro-Israel lobby group's election spending for his opponent.
Syrian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain docks in Lebanon
Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut says cargo vessel carrying stolen barley docked in the port of Tripoli on Thursday.
Ukraine steps up counteroffensive against Russian forces
Ukrainian officials say campaign to retake parts of Kherson, Zaporizhia oblasts has begun, urging civilians to leave.
UN says details for safe Ukraine grain shipments still unresolved
UN aid chief says first shipment of grain could take place Friday, but 'crucial' details are still being worked out.
At least five migrants dead, 66 rescued in waters off Puerto Rico
The US Coast Guard says the migrants drowned after being forced out of their boat by people smugglers.
Russian TV journalist fined over Ukraine comments
A Moscow court ordered Marina Ovsyannikova to pay a fine for discrediting the Russian army over its actions in Ukraine.
Macron defies criticism to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris
Saudi leader's visit to Paris comes two weeks after he held talks in Jeddah with US President Joe Biden.
Gorgosaurus: 77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton sells for $6m
Scientists raise concerns over private sales of dinosaur skeletons, saying it could hamper their ability to study them.
US jobless claims drop slightly, still hold near 8-month high
The United States unemployment rate remains at a 50-year low amid growing fears of an approaching recession.
Russian forces launch missile attacks on northern Ukraine
At least six missiles hit the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, wounding 15 people, officials say.