Carrick to remain Manchester United boss for Chelsea clash

Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports

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DR Congo president accuses ex-leader Kabila of being a Rwanda 'proxy'

In a speech broadcast on X by the Congolese presidency on Tuesday, President Felix Tshisekedi branded his predecessor "a big coward".

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Deadly Al-Shabaab ambush strikes Somali army as security crisis mounts

Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed 321 troops and taken prisoners, weapons and vehicles during the three-hour ambush.

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Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo

DRC says 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the virus was first detected in May in the vast central African country's deadliest outbreak in its history.

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Sudan drone strikes kill 21, cause mass outages in east

One Nyala resident said a market in the city's north was struck by a drone on Monday around 8:00 pm (1800 GMT).

By Afp 2 hrs ago

Brazil's Lula clinches poll victory, Bolsonaro seeks to annul election

Already one of the world's oldest leaders, Lula will be 85 by the end of his new term in 2030.

By Afp 1 day ago

Manchester United crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe

Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Man United are facing the prospect of yet another managerial change

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Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London tonight

By Afp 1 day ago

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

Final polls showed the two candidates neck and neck.

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Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats

Obama remains popular with the Democratic base, which he wants to leverage to support his party's candidates.

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Five missing after oil rig sinks off Gabon

"At the time of the incident, there were 115 personnel onboard the rig," the Bermuda-headquartered firm said in a statement.

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Tundu Lissu awaits treason verdict, vows hunger strike protest

Detained Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans to go on a hunger strike on Monday to demand that prison authorities allow him to privately meet his lawyers.

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Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa

A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.

By Afp 5 days ago

Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize

Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Trump.

By Afp 5 days ago

ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes

The Sakharov Prize for the International Criminal Court comes as the institution endures the toughest period in its history, reeling from a damaging sex scandal.

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France reports first human Shamonda virus case

The virus was first detected in Nigeria in the mid-1960s and has since been reported in cattle in several parts of Africa and in Japan.

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UK govt approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

By Afp 6 days ago

Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients

With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life".

By Afp 6 days ago

South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea

South Korean authorities began a new attempt to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival.

By Afp 6 days ago

France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit

The unannounced trip sent a strong signal to his oil-rich Saudi ally as Riyadh comes under near-daily attack.

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Nigeria records first Ebola case

The patient, a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda, was admitted to a private hospital.

By Afp 7 days ago

First case of Ebola recorded in Nigeria

The woman had travelled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja.

By Afp 7 days ago

Ethiopian militia claims rebels in Eritrea, denied by Asmara

TPLF which has run the region for years, launched an offensive against the government last month, but was ultimately forced to retreat and lost control of the state.

By Afp 7 days ago

Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities

A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 53 people at a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan, local authorities said Tuesday.

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Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister

Macron estimated that some 60,000 law enforcement personnel had been deployed across the country.

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UN agency slashes Gaza food aid over funding, warns needs persist

The World Food Programme said its efforts had mitigated the effects during a famine last year in Gaza

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Saudi-led coalition says two pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border

The Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognised government has launched repeated air raids on Houthi territory.

By Afp 9 days ago

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons' MLS title defense continued to gain steam

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PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss

Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty but later scored as Paris Saint-Germain produced a fightback to win 3-1 away at Strasbourg on Saturday and go to the top of the French Ligue 1

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'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Haaland stars in Man City win as Liverpool beat Brentford

Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.

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Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare

Enzo Maresca is sweating on Erling Haaland's fitness after the Manchester City striker limped off following his double in Saturday's 3-2 win against Ipswich.

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Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery

People in the square welcomed the pope's speedy return.

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Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days

President Trump fires White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days in the role, following scrutiny over her legal credentials, officials confirm.

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DR Congo says ex-president Kabila planning 'general attack'

"They want to launch a movement to give themselves a new face, but in reality the intentions, the macabre plans, the modus operandi are known,"  Muyaya said in an interview.

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Drone strike kills 30 at cattle market in Sudan's Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces blamed the attack on the army, while a military source acknowledged an uptick in strikes on the area, without claiming responsibility.

By Afp 10 days ago

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government

Tigray had been outside of Addis Ababa's control and did not participate in June federal elections, which were resoundingly won by Abiy's Prosperity Party (PP).

By Afp 10 days ago

War and minerals: Erik Prince and paramilitaries in DR Congo

Numerous foreign paramilitaries have been seen in the vast, unstable central African country, where locals say they are backing the ill-armed government forces against the M23.

By Afp 10 days ago

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

A company spokesperson told AFP that the proposal "grants the federal government the ability to block or deter dangerous deployments of the most powerful models."

By Afp 10 days ago

Pope will leave hospital, return to Vatican Saturday: Holy See

Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Vatican since Tuesday, where doctors removed part of his right lung to extract a cancerous tumour.

By Afp 10 days ago