Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly Mali attack
At least one soldier was killed and six other people were wounded in the attack on the Kati military base, near Bamako.
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Hungary’s Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have failed
Hungary leader calls for Russia and the United States to hold negotiations to bring about an end to the Ukraine war.
Hundreds protest against Tunisia draft constitution as vote looms
Older and younger generations march in Tunis to reject President Kais Saied's draft constitution ahead of a referendum.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency amid surge in cases
WHO declares monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries a 'public health emergency of international concern'.
Saudi police arrest man who helped Israeli sneak into Mecca
Mecca regional police have arrested an unnamed Saudi national on suspicion of helping reporter sneak into the holy city.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 150
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 150th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia hits key Odesa port day after landmark grain deal: Ukraine
The missile strike could deal a blow to the deal signed on Friday to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports.
Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use force on protesters
Human Rights Watch says government crackdown 'sends a dangerous message to people' while Amnesty calls it 'shameful'.
Flash floods kill at least 21 people in southern Iran
Officials say 150 emergency responders and one aerial unit are working at the scene in Estahban town in Fars province.
Gaddafi’s widow appeals Malta court ruling to send funds to Libya
Safiya Ferkash says Malta lacks jurisdiction over the funds deposited by her late son Mutassim Gaddafi.
Haitian children who escaped gang violence take shelter in school
The children are from the town of Cite Soleil, where gang violence has killed hundreds of people and damaged homes.
Protesters in Pakistan slam ‘theft’ of ex-PM Imran Khan’s mandate
Khan's party loses key vote in Punjab assembly despite winning a by-election there in a landslide earlier this week.
Thailand PM Prayuth survives fourth confidence vote
Former army chief survives days of questioning to guarantee his place as prime minister until his term ends in March.
Police arrest leading gay activist in crackdown on Tunisia rally
Young people join anti-Saied demonstrations amid growing anger at president's proposed new constitution.
White House announces new $270m military package for Ukraine
The latest tranche comes atop about $8bn in security assistance the US provided since the war began in late February.
Russia and Ukraine sign grain export deal: What you should know
Russian and Ukraine pen agreement with UN and Turkey on reopening Black Sea routes for grain exports.
Cuba Assembly opens door to gay marriage, other family rights
The new family code to be voted on in September would legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt.
Trump ally Steve Bannon convicted of contempt of US Congress
US jury finds Bannon guilty of defying requests for information by congressional panel investigating January 6 riot.
Three killed in Russian attack on Kramatorsk, Ukraine says
Ukraine's state emergencies agency says three bodies found in the ruins of a school that was hit by Russian shelling.
Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms ‘have improved’, his doctor says
White House physician says US president is taking antiviral medication, as his vital signs remain 'entirely normal'.