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Photos: Huge protests in Niger demand French forces to leave
Coup leaders also ordered the 'expulsion' of France's Ambassador Sylvain Itte, who has shown no sign of leaving.
Australia to send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission
Australian mission will help boost security for the upcoming Pacific Games as well as next year's general elections.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 557
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 557th day.
N Korea stages ‘tactical nuclear attack drill’ in warning to enemies
Pyongyang says it carried out a nuclear attack drill with mock atomic warheads attached to two long-range missiles.
Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida; DeSantis snubs meeting
US president pledges support for Florida after snub by Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential presidential rival.
Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky taken into custody over fraud allegations
Court places billionaire businessman under arrest for two months over fraud and money laundering charges.
Indian police condemn BBC for article on press freedom in Kashmir
Police in disputed Kashmir region threaten legal action against the broadcaster for reporting on media crackdown.
Curfew imposed in Iraq’s Kirkuk after deadly clashes
One civilian killed as Kurds, Arabs hold rival protests over plans to hand over security building to local authorities.
US mum who gave parenting advice on YouTube charged with child abuse
Founder of defunct channel 8 Passengers Ruby Franke and her business partner arrested this week.
Nobel Foundation reverses invitations to Russia, Iran after backlash
Decision to invite representatives from Russia and Iran to awards ceremony criticised over Ukraine war, rights abuses.
Dozens of people injured in clashes between rival Eritrean groups in Israel
Supporters and critics of Eritrean government engage in violent clashes at a pro-government event in Tel Aviv.
Niger coup supporters call for French ambassador, troops to leave country
Protesters rally outside a French military base, calling for the ambassador and about 1,500 soldiers to leave.
Two Chinese among 4 killed in attack on DRC gold convoy
South Kivu is the scene of attacks staged by armed groups and there has been violence between locals and Chinese miners.
Pakistan traders hold nationwide shutdown over electricity bills, inflation
Closures in major cities with shops displaying placards decrying 'unreasonable increase in electricity bills and taxes'.
Sixteen pilgrims killed in Iraq road accident during religious gathering
Carnage on Iraq's highways often occurs during the Arbaeen religious event as millions flock to the city of Karbala.
Performer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76: ‘He lived his life like a song’
Best known for the 1977 song Margaritaville, it quickly took on a life of its own and became a 'a profound meditation'.
Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’
The coup - West and Central Africa's eighth in three years - drew cheering crowds onto the streets.
Russia says Ukraine sea drones destroyed in failed attack on Crimea bridge
One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry says.
Mohamed al-Fayed, whose son died in crash with Princess Diana, dies at 94
Billionaire businessman Mohamed al-Fayed remained convinced his son, Dodi, and Diana were victims of a conspiracy.