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Morocco says 'ready' to repatriate irregular migrants in Europe

Morocco on Tuesday said it was ready to take back its nationals who migrated irregularly to Europe, blaming host countries for repatriation delays.

Morocco says 'ready' to repatriate irregular migrants in Europe

Netanyahu warns Lebanon faces destruction 'like Gaza'

Netanyahu warns Lebanon faces destruction 'like Gaza'

Former Liverpool and Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is back

Former Liverpool and Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is back

Uganda confirms mpox case in prison

Uganda confirms mpox case in prison

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing

A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday.

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing

This man Gachagua: Scandal-tainted political novice who became Kenya's DP

Kenya's Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua was a scandal-tainted political novice when he rode an anti-establishment wave to become deputy president.

This man Gachagua: Scandal-tainted political novice who became Kenya's DP

Kamala Harris drinks beer on late night TV

If Kamala Harris wins the US election she has made clear one change sure to come to the White House: the first president in eight years who actually enjoys a beer.

Kamala Harris drinks beer on late night TV

Six security guards killed in South Africa attack

Six security guards about to go on patrol near a school have been shot and killed in South Africa, not far from where 18 people were gunned down a week ago.

Six security guards killed in South Africa attack

UK's Starmer urges Middle East 'restraint' on Oct 7 anniversary

Starmer on Monday urged "all sides" in the Middle East conflict to "find the courage of restraint", on the first anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.

UK's Starmer urges Middle East 'restraint' on Oct 7 anniversary

Uganda bans 'disco matanga' over sexual abuse claims

Uganda on Monday banned an increasingly popular form of funeral celebration known as "disco matanga" that authorities said was leading to sexual abuse.

Uganda bans 'disco matanga' over sexual abuse claims

Iran warns Israel not to attack its infrastructure

Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against attacking any of its infrastructure amid fears of a possible Israeli assault on oil or nuclear sites following Iran's missile barrage last week.

Iran warns Israel not to attack its infrastructure

Israelis mark October 7 attack with candles

Families lit candles and observed a moment of silence at a memorial service in southern Israel to mark the first anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attacks on Monday.

Israelis mark October 7 attack with candles

France vows to adhere to EU spending rules

France's new Finance Minister Antoine Armand strove to convince his EU counterparts that Paris is serious about reining in its ballooning deficit.

France vows to adhere to EU spending rules

'Year of suffering': Gazans tired on October 7 anniversary

One year after Hamas's deadly attack on Israel unleashed war in Gaza, the Palestinian territory is unrecognisable and its residents are exhausted by displacement.

'Year of suffering': Gazans tired on October 7 anniversary

Trump: immigrants bringing 'bad genes' into US

Donald Trump said illegal immigrants were bringing "bad genes" into the US, doubling down on previous inflammatory rhetoric about migrants poisoning the blood of the country.

Trump: immigrants bringing 'bad genes' into US

Tunisia's Kais Saied: President on a 'divine mission'

Kais Saied, who has been re-elected president of Tunisia, was first elected democratically in 2019 before staging a power grab in 2021.

Tunisia's Kais Saied: President on a 'divine mission'

'Dark day': Victims mourned around the globe on Oct 7 anniversary

People from Sydney to Rome and Warsaw to Washington grieved for those killed and urged freedom for those taken hostage one year ago.

'Dark day': Victims mourned around the globe on Oct 7 anniversary

On attacks anniversary, Israel fights 'sacred' multi-front war

Israel on Monday battled on multiple fronts, intensifying its fight with Lebanon's Hezbollah as PM Netanyahu vowed to press the "sacred mission" against Israel's enemies

On attacks anniversary, Israel fights 'sacred' multi-front war

Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump's presidency

Elon Musk is ramping up his public support of Donald Trump, telling Tucker Carlson in a conversation streamed Monday that he is "all in" on the Republican presidential candidate.

Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump's presidency

Israel expands offensive against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, after deploying more troops and urging civilians living near the Mediterranean to evacuate.

Israel expands offensive against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

US targets Hamas backers with fresh sanctions on attack anniversary

The US imposed fresh sanctions on individuals and a "sham charity" it said were international financial supporters of Hamas, on the anniversary of the group's bloody attack on Israel.

US targets Hamas backers with fresh sanctions on attack anniversary

Ethiopian lawmakers select new president

Ethiopian lawmakers on Monday chose Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the country's new president

Ethiopian lawmakers select new president

Deschamps delight as 'light back on' for Pogba after doping ban

Pogba tested positive for testosterone in August 2023 after a match between Juventus and Udinese in Italy.

Deschamps delight as 'light back on' for Pogba after doping ban

Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow

Lakers however lost 118-114 to the Phoenix Suns in the preseason match.

Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow

Lebanon's children shelter in schools amid war

Lebanon has postponed the start of the school year after Israel increased its air strikes against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah since September 23.

Lebanon's children shelter in schools amid war

Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after Lebanon blasts

Dubai-based airline Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies onboard its planes following sabotage attacks in Lebanon, and extended flight cancellations for Middle East destinations.

Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after Lebanon blasts

Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win

The Reds are one point above City and Gunners.

Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win

DR Congo launches mpox vaccination drive, hoping to curb outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox epidemic, launched a vaccination campaign against the virus on Saturday in the eastern city of Goma, AFP journalists said.

DR Congo launches mpox vaccination drive, hoping to curb outbreak

Israel pounds Lebanon ahead of Hamas attack anniversary

A fireball lit up the sky and smoke billowed over Beirut on Sunday as Israel unleashed intense strikes targeting Hezbollah, almost a year since the Hamas attack that sparked war in Gaza.

Israel pounds Lebanon ahead of Hamas attack anniversary

Man United fire another blank as Chelsea held

Madueke scores as Chelsea come from behind to draw.

Man United fire another blank as Chelsea held

Iran says its allies 'will not back down' in war with Israel

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed in a rare address that his allies around the region would keep fighting Israel, as he defended his country's missile strike on its foe.

Iran says its allies 'will not back down' in war with Israel

Rising Kenyan star Anyango fails doping test

The 24-year-old Anyango faces a ban of up to four years.

Rising Kenyan star Anyango fails doping test

Musk's X pays millions in Brazil fines to wrong account

Elon Musk’s X has paid millions of dollars in fines in Brazil to settle a row with a judge who banned the platform in its biggest Latin American market over disinformation.

Musk's X pays millions in Brazil fines to wrong account

Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa

The Red Devils survived Porto scare in Europa League on Thursday.

Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa

'Bullet for democracy': Trump returns to site of rally shooting

Donald Trump will make a defiant return to the small town in Pennsylvania where an assassin tried to shoot him dead during a rally attended by thousands of supporters.

'Bullet for democracy': Trump returns to site of rally shooting

Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount

US President Joe Biden said that Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu "should remember" US support for Israel when deciding on next steps.

Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount

Iran's supreme leader vows to keep up fight against Israel

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defended this week's missile attack on Israel that deepened fears of a regional war and praised allies' defiance.

Iran's supreme leader vows to keep up fight against Israel

Volunteers risk lives to retrieve pets from bombed out south Beirut

Displaced Lebanese have been asking volunteers to enter their bombed-out neighbourhoods to retrieve their pets.

Volunteers risk lives to retrieve pets from bombed out south Beirut

Hezbollah battles troops on border as Israel pounds Lebanon

Israel's military launched an intensified wave of strikes on Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon, killing more than 1,110 people since September 23.

Hezbollah battles troops on border as Israel pounds Lebanon

Liverpool extend Premier League lead with win at Palace

Jota scored as Liverpool narrowly defeated Crystal Palace 1-0.

Liverpool extend Premier League lead with win at Palace

Ghana confirms first case mpox in 2024

Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of Mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.

Ghana confirms first case mpox in 2024

Evacuations from Lebanon: What we know

Russia, France, Spain and Greece on Thursday became the latest countries to launch operations to remove nationals from Lebanon since Israel launched ground raids.

Evacuations from Lebanon: What we know

Melania Trump defends abortion, challenging husband's campaign

Melania Trump has voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, taking a stance that sharply contrasts with her husband Donald Trump.

Melania Trump defends abortion, challenging husband's campaign

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210

More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday.

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210

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