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Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role in US government shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill.

Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Africa's next 'super banker': Who is running?

Africa's next 'super banker': Who is running?

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Japan urges universities to accept students hit by US block

The Japanese government has asked local universities to consider accepting students at US universities as President Donald Trump seeks to force Harvard to submit to unprecedented oversight.

Japan urges universities to accept students hit by US block

Kenya extends investigation into filmmakers

Kenyan court on Wednesday gave prosecutors more time to investigate four filmmakers arrested in the wake of a BBC documentary about police killings of protesters

Kenya extends investigation into filmmakers

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year invasion.

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Former captain Wanyama earns Kenya recall

Kenya's ex-skipper Victor Wanyama has been called out of international retirement as the team prepares for August's African Nations Championships.

Former captain Wanyama earns Kenya recall

Cunha set for Man Utd move as Amorim eyes Delap

Cunha scored 17 goals to help haul Wolves out of a relegation battle as they finished behind United only on goal difference in the Premier League table.

Cunha set for Man Utd move as Amorim eyes Delap

Namibia's president urges reparations at first German genocide memorial

After lengthy and sometimes acrimonious negotiations, Germany in 2021 recognised the killings by its settlers constituted a genocide.

Namibia's president urges reparations at first German genocide memorial

Sudan's RSF attacks army amid cholera outbreak

A paramilitary drone strike hit a fuel depot and a military base in war-torn Sudan's south Tuesday, a military source said, as the capital Khartoum battles a deadly cholera outbreak.

Sudan's RSF attacks army amid cholera outbreak

Zelensky set to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to visit Germany on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Zelensky set to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin

Macron in Indonesia to deepen trade, defence ties

French President Emmanuel Macron met his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday, seeking to deepen trade and defence ties with Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Macron in Indonesia to deepen trade, defence ties

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was "playing with fire," taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart.

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza

According to the UN, 47 people were injured in the mayhem that erupted on Tuesday when thousands of Palestinians desperate for food rushed into an aid distribution site.

UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza

Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSF

Between January 2024 and March 2025, MSF said it had treated 659 survivors of violence in South Darfur, 94 percent of them women and girls.

Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSF

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash

A 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area has been held by police on suspicion of attempted murder and taking drugs after 65 people were injured in Monday's shocking scenes.

More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash

US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants

Harvard students protested Tuesday after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university.

US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants

Japan loses status as world's top creditor after 34 years

That, however, was below Germany's 569.65 trillion yen, meaning Japan lost the top spot it has held since 1991, the finance ministry said.

Japan loses status as world's top creditor after 34 years

'Kill the farmer' song not a call to murder, S.African president

A chant that US leader Donald Trump used to back claims of white genocide in South Africa is an apartheid-era slogan that did not really mean for farmers to be killed, the president said Tuesday.

'Kill the farmer' song not a call to murder, S.African president

Tesla EU sales slump 53pc in April: trade group

Sales of cars made by Elon Musk‘s Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent‘s manufacturing association said Tuesday.

Tesla EU sales slump 53pc in April: trade group

Suicide bomber behind explosion in Nigeria capital

Kimani was murdered on September 19, 2018 at her apartment in Nairobi.

Suicide bomber behind explosion in Nigeria capital

King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump.

King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

'Horror' at Liverpool title parade, police rule out terrorism in car ramming

Four people remained in hospital in serious condition on Tuesday after a car rammed into a crowd during Liverpool’s Premier League title parade the night before, injuring dozens.

'Horror' at Liverpool title parade, police rule out terrorism in car ramming

Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

Equities were mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade war.

Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

SE Asian leaders meet China's Li and Gulf states to bolster ties

Southeast Asian leaders looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

SE Asian leaders meet China's Li and Gulf states to bolster ties

SpaceX set for next Starship launch after fiery failures

SpaceX is set to launch Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket- the linchpin of founder Elon Musk's Mars ambitions- after the vessel's last two outings ended in fiery explosions.

SpaceX set for next Starship launch after fiery failures

Nepali 'Everest Man' breaks own record with 31st summit

A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit.

Nepali 'Everest Man' breaks own record with 31st summit

French deputies set for first vote on assisted dying bill

French deputies vote on a controversial right-to-die bill on Tuesday, the first step in a lengthy parliamentary process to legally grant patients medical assistance to end their lives.

French deputies set for first vote on assisted dying bill

Liverpool parade crash: what we know

Four people were in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday after a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title victory.

Liverpool parade crash: what we know

Rafael Nadal 'doesn't miss tennis' after retirement

Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he "doesn't miss tennis much" after retiring from the sport last year as a 22-time Grand Slam champion.

Rafael Nadal 'doesn't miss tennis' after retirement

Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would pause his threatened 50-per cent tariffs on the European Union until July 9.

Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9

Postecoglou vows to deliver more success if Tottenham stick with him

Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to end the "weird" speculation over his future as he promised to deliver more success for the Europa League winners.

Postecoglou vows to deliver more success if Tottenham stick with him

Three things for Xabi Alonso to ponder at Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid with the former midfielder taking over as coach from Carlo Ancelotti and leading the team at the upcoming Club World Cup.

Three things for Xabi Alonso to ponder at Real Madrid

Uganda LGBTQ community in 'climate of fear' since anti-gay law: HRW

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces worsening persecution since the country passed one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws two years ago, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday.

Uganda LGBTQ community in 'climate of fear' since anti-gay law: HRW

Alexander-Arnold 'never felt so loved' as Liverpool star says farewell

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said he had "never felt so loved" after fans cheered the departing star as he lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold 'never felt so loved' as Liverpool star says farewell

Premier League 202425: Winners and losers

Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at a jubilant Anfield as the curtain came down on the 2024/25 season on Sunday.

Premier League 202425: Winners and losers

Misinformation casts shadow on US-China trade truce

Doubts emerge over US-China trade truce amid misinformation concerns.

Misinformation casts shadow on US-China trade truce

African players in Europe: Salah rescues Reds after special season

Salah rescues Reds after special season for African players in Europe.

African players in Europe: Salah rescues Reds after special season

'Just joking': Macron denies dispute with wife, blames disinformation

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Monday having a domestic dispute with his wife Brigitte after a video appeared to show her shoving his face away.

'Just joking': Macron denies dispute with wife, blames disinformation

Nigeria drops bill that would have made voting compulsory

Nigeria's National Assembly has scrapped a bill that would have made voting mandatory, a statement from the House of Representatives speaker said Monday.

Nigeria drops bill that would have made voting compulsory

Real Madrid 'legend' Alonso returns as new coach

Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach on Sunday, with the Spaniard to take over from June 1 and lead the team at the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid 'legend' Alonso returns as new coach

Pilot, all 5 passengers killed in San Diego plane crash

The six people onboard a small plane that crashlanded in a California neighborhood amid dense fog were all killed, according to investigating authorities.

Pilot, all 5 passengers killed in San Diego plane crash

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