Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight.

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France's Macron defends Europe in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Nairobi for a two-day economic summit, has defended European involvement in Africa, contrasting relations with China's strategy across the continent.

By Afp 18 hrs ago

Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome.

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Car bomb attack on checkpoint kills at least 15 in northwest Pakistan: police

Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 15 and wounding three, officials said on Sunday.

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Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources

A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, local and security sources told AFP Saturday.

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Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga

Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles , with Madrid in disarray after a dressing-room bust-up

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Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against new US strikes.

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British Airways parent says Mideast war to hit annual profits

British Airways parent IAG warns Middle East conflict will push fuel costs higher and reduce annual profits despite strong Q1 growth.

By Afp 3 days ago

18 Nigerian loggers killed in jihadist attack

"We recovered 11 bodies yesterday and seven more today, making a total of 18 killed in the attack," Ibrahim Liman, a member of an anti-jihadist militia assisting the military, said.

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Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash

Real Madrid said they would punish midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after a clash at the club's training ground which left the former needing hospital treatment.

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Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

By Afp 3 days ago

US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship

The United States said Friday it was organizing an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands.

By Afp 3 days ago

Zimbabwe to return land Mugabe seized from white farmers

67 unoccupied farms to be handed back as Zimbabwe seeks to return Mugabe-era seized farms to European investors; over 400 white farmers allowed to buy back land.

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IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria

The women returned to Australia on Thursday after years spent in a Syrian detention camp, where they were stranded after Islamic State's collapse.

By Afp 3 days ago

Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

Measles is highly contagious, spreading through coughs and sneezes, and has no specific treatment once caught.

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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

"As we did over the past 24 hours, Ukraine will respond in kind today as well," Zelensky wrote on X.

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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak

A Dutch couple who had travelled around South America before boarding the ship in Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1 were the first fatalities.

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US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire.

By Afp 3 days ago

Sri Lankan ex-CEO linked to Airbus bribes found dead

Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, was found at the Colombo home of a relative, said police.

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'No medicine for my son': Sudanese struggle to survive in new war zone

"My son is five years old. He has malaria. There is no medicine for my son," Awad, 38, added from the sprawling Al-Karama 3 Camp in state capital El-Damazin.

By Afp 3 days ago

Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in Mali

The Malian army said on Thursday it had carried out "a targeted operation against terrorist armed groups" in the area and around a dozen fighters were "neutralised".

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'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club

There were ecstatic scenes at a bar in Nairobi on Wednesday when Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 to reach the Champions League final for only the second time.

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Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety

Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners' first English title in 22 years.

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Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man United future

Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.

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Plane carrying hantavirus-struck evacuee lands in Amsterdam

A plane believed to be carrying a sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrived in Amsterdam on Thursday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensions

US diplomat Marco Rubio went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

By Afp 4 days ago

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

President Donald Trump said in an interview that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States' first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs.

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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'

The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.

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Israeli strike kills top Hamas official's son in Gaza: hospital, Hamas

A Gaza hospital and Hamas on Thursday said the son of the Palestinian Islamist movement's chief negotiator had died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike a day earlier.

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PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's second Champions League semi-final at Bayern Munich.

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Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger: South Africa

The Andes strain of the hantavirus that is transmissible between humans has been confirmed in a passenger evacuated to South Africa from a stricken cruise ship, the health minister said Wednesday.

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Germany firm BioNTech to cut up to 1,860 jobs as Covid jab sales drop

The biotech company plans to stop operating at three manufacturing sites in Germany by the end of 2027

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Vodafone to take control of UK operator

Under the agreement, Vodafone will buy out Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s 49-per cent stake in the company through a share cancellation.

By Afp 5 days ago

Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

The 24-hour network was the first in the United States to run non-stop news and quickly built a worldwide footprint.

By Afp 5 days ago

Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothership

Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia's Puntland state told AFP.

By Afp 5 days ago

Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double.

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Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" before Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

By Afp 5 days ago

Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich

"One person has tested positive for hantavirus in Switzerland," said a Swiss health ministry statement.

By Afp 5 days ago

Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

WHO said two crew members and one other person thought to be infected were being taken off the MV Hondius, anchored off Cape Verde, to be flown to the Netherlands for treatment.

By Afp 5 days ago

US trade gaps widen in March as AI spending boosts imports

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

By Afp 5 days ago