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Sudan govt denounces US sanctions as 'immoral'

Sudan's army rejected as "immoral" US sanctions declared Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, saying that they "lack the most basic foundations of justice and transparency".

Sudan govt denounces US sanctions as 'immoral'

Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell

Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case

Joe Biden: will Trump's return be his legacy?

Joe Biden: will Trump's return be his legacy?

Inmates battling LA wildfires see chance for redemption

Inmate Jacob Castro cuts firebreaks in the hills around Los Angeles. It's hard work, but having been in prison for 29 years, it is a chance for redemption.

Inmates battling LA wildfires see chance for redemption

French PM Bayrou survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction with the far right.

French PM Bayrou survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

Diallo's 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man United against Southampton

United came from a goal down to win 3-1 on Thursday.

Diallo's 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man United against Southampton

South Sudan police announce nighttime curfew after looting in capital

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has urged restraint after an anti-Sudanese demonstration in the capital Juba degenerated into looting.

South Sudan police announce nighttime curfew after looting in capital

Behind the Gaza deal: A US odd couple and last-minute snags

In the final four days of talks, Biden's pointman Brett McGurk was joined in the region by Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, to get the deal over the line, US officials said.

Behind the Gaza deal: A US odd couple and last-minute snags

South Korea's president arrest: what happens next?

Yoon, who remains South Korea's sitting head of state, is being held at the Seoul Detention Center.

South Korea's president arrest: what happens next?

Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on fragile ceasefire deal

Israel accused Hamas on Thursday of backtracking on parts of a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza war, and carried out fresh air strikes ahead of an expected vote by the cabinet.

Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on fragile ceasefire deal

Arteta says 'sensational' Arsenal are back in title race after victory

Arsenal’s first win in four games in all competitions moved them within four points of Liverpool.

Arteta says 'sensational' Arsenal are back in title race after victory

Cuba frees jailed opposition leader as part of Biden deal

Cuba released jailed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer, the dissident's family confirmed, part of a landmark deal struck with departing US President Joe Biden in return for sanctions relief.

Cuba frees jailed opposition leader as part of Biden deal

US 'confident' Gaza truce will go ahead as Israel launches new strikes

The US said it was "confident" that a fragile Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal would take effect on time, even as Israel carried out new air strikes ahead of a cabinet vote on the accord.

US 'confident' Gaza truce will go ahead as Israel launches new strikes

Police arrest 49 men for sexual abuse of Indian teen

More than four dozen men have been arrested in India for the repeated sexual abuse of a teenager over years, police told AFP Wednesday.

Police arrest 49 men for sexual abuse of Indian teen

Federal probe begins into deadly Los Angeles fires

A huge federal probe was underway Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamouring for answers.

Federal probe begins into deadly Los Angeles fires

'We may look easy-going, but...' Canadians veto Trump's merger plan

Donald Trump's unlikely plan for Canada to become the 51st US state is leading to a surge of national pride north of the border and a pushback against an often imposing neighbour.

'We may look easy-going, but...' Canadians veto Trump's merger plan

Iranian president warns Trump against risking 'war'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was not seeking "nuclear weaponry" and warned US President-elect Donald Trump against risking "war" with the Islamic Republic.

Iranian president warns Trump against risking 'war'

Cuba to free over 550 prisoners after removal from US terror list

Cuba said Tuesday it would release 553 prisoners in response to Washington removing the communist country from its list of terror sponsors in a deal hailed by relatives of jailed protesters.

Cuba to free over 550 prisoners after removal from US terror list

Eight dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Eight people die following a suspected Marburg virus outbreak in northwest Tanzania, and one other person infected, WHO confirms.

Eight dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Mozambique inaugurates new president amid deadly unrest

Mozambique inaugurates President-elect Daniel Chapo after weeks of political unrest; Kenya is represented by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

Mozambique inaugurates new president amid deadly unrest

Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire deal

Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas.

Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire deal

Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected: special counsel report

US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he hadn't been elected four years later.

Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected: special counsel report

Dozens rescued, bodies pulled from S. Africa mining pit

More than two dozen illegal miners have been rescued and at least nine bodies recovered from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, as rescue operations resumed Tuesday.

Dozens rescued, bodies pulled from S. Africa mining pit

More than 120 killed by shelling near Sudan's capital

Sudanese volunteer rescuers said shelling of an area of Omdurman, the capital of Khartoum's twin city just across the Nile River, killed more than 120 people.

More than 120 killed by shelling near Sudan's capital

Will the White House be big enough for Trump and Musk?

Donald Trump will take the presidential oath next week, but in some respects, billionaire Elon Musk might as well place his hand on the Bible, too.

Will the White House be big enough for Trump and Musk?

'Survival mode' for families displaced by Ethiopia quakes

Under a blazing sun and amid dust clouds caused by the trucks, several dozen women and children queue with jerry cans. Fights occasionally break out in the desperation.

'Survival mode' for families displaced by Ethiopia quakes

No place to hide for Arteta as trophy drought set to continue

Gunners last won a trophy five years ago and now trail Liverpool in EPL race.

No place to hide for Arteta as trophy drought set to continue

Impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon begins

The trial's first of five hearings began at 2:00 pm (0500 GMT) but lasted just minutes with Yoon not in attendance.

Impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon begins

Ukraine hits Russian industry, sparks fires in latest drone wave

Ukraine launched dozens of drones at Russia early Tuesday, sparking fires at a gas storage site and damaging industrial facilities hundreds of kilometres from the frontline.

Ukraine hits Russian industry, sparks fires in latest drone wave

Ukraine claims biggest aerial strike on Russian territory

Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline.

Ukraine claims biggest aerial strike on Russian territory

Five-star Barca smash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Madrid were hoping to avenge their 4-0 defeat by Barcelona in October's La Liga Clasico.

Five-star Barca smash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out

An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.

Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out

Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Cyclone-battered region sees storm Dikeledi leave Mayotte for Mozambique

Tropical storm Dikeledi barrelled towards Mozambique on Monday after leaving three dead in Madagascar and triggering floods in the French territory of Mayotte.

Cyclone-battered region sees storm Dikeledi leave Mayotte for Mozambique

Croatia's populist president appears set for re-election

Croatians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff with the incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to win a second term, in what would be a blow to the scandal-hit governing party.

Croatia's populist president appears set for re-election

Cyclone-ravaged Mayotte on red alert for new storm

Residents of the French territory of Mayotte braced Sunday for a storm expected to bring strong winds and flash floods less than a month after it was devastated by a deadly cyclone.

Cyclone-ravaged Mayotte on red alert for new storm

Arab, EU diplomats in Saudi for talks on support for Syria

Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe were arriving in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria, as world powers push for stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Arab, EU diplomats in Saudi for talks on support for Syria

Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16

Firefighters battled Sunday to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes toward previously untouched neighborhoods.

Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16

Ten-man Man United knock Arsenal out of FA Cup on penalties

Bayindir saved two penalties in United much needed win.

Ten-man Man United knock Arsenal out of FA Cup on penalties

Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox

Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world's highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year.

Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox

Somalia president to visit Ethiopia in latest peace push

Somalia's president will visit Ethiopia on Saturday, his office said, as the two countries look to build on a recent peace deal that aims to defuse mounting tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Somalia president to visit Ethiopia in latest peace push

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 32 killed in 48 hours

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that 32 people were killed in the Palestinian territory over the past 48 hours, taking the overall death toll to 46,537.

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 32 killed in 48 hours

South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash

The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster.

South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash

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