Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear. ...
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rapeMorocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023. ...
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in powerZimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections. ...
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister’s future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. ...
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodileBoy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed. ...
‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni says Trump made up story about photo‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. ...
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025, new data showed, helping drive increased use of the yuan in international commerce, a key priority for Beijing. China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China ...
Cuba, pressured by US, set for privatization driveCuba, pressured by US, set for privatization drive
Cuba moved to privatize swaths of its state-run economy as it looked to boost moribund growth and assuage the US, which has repeatedly threatened to replace the island’s communist leadership. The measures mark the single biggest change to the country’s economic system since Fidel Castro took over after the 1950s ...
EU opens dialogue with MoscowEU opens dialogue with Moscow
The EU moved to reduce tensions with both Moscow and Beijing, though the bloc was far from unified in its efforts to tone down rhetoric against its geopolitical rivals. The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin ...
IEA warns of oil supply glutIEA warns of oil supply glut
Oil prices headed for a sharp weekly decline, while the International Energy Agency warned of a potential supply glut. Benchmark crude prices were largely flat on Friday at around $80 a barrel, down more than 25% from a month ago. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after months of ...