Niger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44
Authorities blame the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate.
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Ethiopia’s army claims to have killed 300 Fano fighters in renewed clashes
The armed group contradicts the army's claim of having 'destroyed' the former ally in the Amhara region.
Israel blows up Gaza’s only specialised cancer hospital in massive blast
Destruction of Turkish-Palestinian hospital has been condemned as being part of Israel's 'systematic state terrorism'.
How Columbia gave in to Trump’s demands to get its $400m funding back
The New York university's federal funding was revoked last month over allegations of 'antisemitic harassment' on campus.
Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’
The meeting is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.
Trump targets Biden, Harris in US security clearance purge
The executive order also targets Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, former state secretaries, and some Republicans.
‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran?
The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,122
These are the key developments on day 1,122 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest
Thousands gather near Istanbul's town hall in support of the city's recently arrested mayor.
‘Discordant’: How Trump’s attacks on the Houthis split his Republican base
Some see the US president’s recent bombing campaign in Yemen as contradicting his promises of seeking world peace.
Trying to heal the trauma of Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank
In Tulkarem and Jenin, dedicated volunteers work to help the people traumatised and displaced by Israel's raids.
Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border
Haskell Free Library denounces 'unilateral' US move amid tensions over Donald Trump's continued threats against Canada.
French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges
Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
Sudan’s army retakes presidential palace in Khartoum, strikes blow to RSF
Sudan's army has retaken the palace in a key symbolic victory, according to civilians and experts.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Outgoing leader Mbumba hands power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at a ceremony coinciding with country's 35th independence day.
Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next?
The process of gutting the department will require approval from the Congress, which might be hard to secure.
Israel threatens annexation after ground invasion in north, south Gaza
Israeli forces intensify ground operations in northern and southern Gaza with residents saying no prior warnings given.
London’s Heathrow shut after power outage: Which flights were disrupted?
A fire at an electricity substation serving the airport took out the power, officials say.
Tunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years
Kamel Maddouri's dismissal comes amid economic and political crises under President Kais Saied, who rules by decree.