Space tourists come back to Earth after three days in orbit
The Elon Musk-developed spacecraft splashed down in calm seas off Florida on Saturday evening.
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France accuses Australia, US of ‘lying’ over submarine deal
Foreign minister says unprecedented recalling of envoys 'very symbolic' act after scrapping of submarines contract.
Niger’s nomadic herders get together to celebrate cultural ties
The annual Cure Salee festival bringing together Tuareg and Wodaabe pastoralists marks the end of the rainy season.
Afghanistan: Several dead as blasts rock Jalalabad and Kabul
There has been no claim of responsibility for the series of explosions that left at least seven dead.
US steps up plan to expel Haitian migrants from Texas border city
Thousands of people in Del Rio to be put on 'removal flights' within next three days, officials say.
France to work with India to promote ‘truly multilateral’ order
Foreign ministers of two countries agree during call to deepen strategic partnership, discuss Indo-Pacific developments.
UNSC urges Somalia’s feuding leaders to settle dispute
Fifteen-member body calls on government leaders to give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this yea
Apology ‘not enough’, say survivors of US drone attack in Kabul
Grieving relatives of Afghan civilian victims demand accountability, as well as financial compensation and relocation.
Tunisians stage protest over President Saied’s seizure of powers
First major demonstration in Tunis since President Kais Saied seized ruling powers and dismissed parliament in July.
Taliban replaces ministry for women with ‘guidance’ ministry
A new sign outside the Women's Affairs Ministry announced it was now the 'Ministry for Preaching and Guidance'.
North Africa COVID cases plummeting after summer spike
Weeks after Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya were hit hard by COVID infections, case numbers are now declining fast.
Yemen rebels say nine executed over political leader’s killing
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former US President Donald Trump were tried in absentia.
Hundreds arrested in Australian anti-lockdown protests
Several police officers wounded in clashes with protesters at anti-lockdown rallies in Sydney and Melbourne.
Guinea refuses to allow deposed president to leave the country
Military says detained ex-President Conde will not be allowed to leave Guinea after the coup, defying regional pressure.
US real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murdering friend
Durst, suspected of killing three people, found guilty by a Los Angeles court of murdering Susan Berman in 2000.
Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika dead at age 84
Plagued by health problems for years, the long-serving leader held onto power using repression and oil profits.
China enters Taiwan air defence zone a day after army budget rise
Taiwan sent combat aircraft to warn away the Chinese aircraft, while missile systems were deployed to monitor them.
Vietnam approves Abdala vaccine as president visits Cuba
Abdala becomes the eighth COVID vaccine approved for use in Vietnam, which has a low vaccination rate.
Argentina’s Fernandez reshuffles Cabinet after crisis week
Tucuman Governor Juan Manzur appointed as Cabinet chief replacing Santiago Cafiero who was named foreign minister.
China’s Xi warns of ‘interference’ as Australia brushes off anger
Beijing says Asia-Pacific region must 'resist external forces' but Australia points to China's own nuclear capabilities.