Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed, while ruler General Assimi Goita, who led the coup in 2020 that brought the junta to power, has not been seen or spoken publicly since the weekend.

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Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape to resign

A Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday she will resign after her office rejected a request for an independent probe into harassment within the organisation.

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Sri Lanka detains 22 Buddhist monks for drug smuggling

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested on Sunday at the main international airport with 110 kilogrammes (242 pounds) of powerful cannabis, officials said.

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North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its "sacred" war, state media reported on Monday.

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'Joint venture in reverse': foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners

In a sprawling office in Hefei, hundreds of employees and several robotic arms sat refining software developed jointly by German behemoth Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker XPeng.

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Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.

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UN chief condemns Mali attacks, calls for 'coordinated international' response

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned "acts of violence" in Mali after jihadists and Tuareg rebels claimed attacks against the army across the junta-ruled Sahel state.

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Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, months after formally recognising the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa, the foreign ministry said Sunday.

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Sawe breaks two-hour mark for first time in marathon history

He led a group of six as they passed the halfway point in a time of 1:00:29.

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President Trump, First Lady Melania safe after shooting incident at press dinner

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump "are safe," the US Secret Service has said after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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White House press dinner shooting not connected with Iran war, Trump says

The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with Secret Service agents but was not shot himself, will appear before a US district judge on Monday.

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Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold

Trump said he scrapped the visit after being unimpressed with Tehran's negotiating position, adding that a revised proposal followed within minutes of his decision.

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What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

US President Donald Trump and other attendees at a glitzy media gala in Washington made a hasty exit Saturday night after gunshots were fired.

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China and Myanmar vow more trade, security cooperation

China and Myanmar have pledged to expand trade and security ties, especially along their border, during talks in the Southeast Asian nation.

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Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Tibetans outside Chinese control vote on Sunday for a government-in-exile, an election of heightened significance as they brace for an inevitable, eventual, future without the Dalai Lama.

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Malaysia appoints new anti-graft chief

Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country's new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power.

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Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in the first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field.

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Role of women in the Anglican, Catholic Churches

In the Catholic church, only men can serve as clergy, whether cardinals, priests, or deacons, and of course, the pope has only ever been male.

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Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'

The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.

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Russia cuts interest rate after Putin warns on slow growth

Russia on Friday trimmed its benchmark interest rate, days after President Vladimir Putin sounded the alarm over a slowing economy and ordered his officials to boost growth.

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South Korea prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone flights into North

Yoon was sentenced to life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to "paralyse" South Korea's National Assembly.

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All you need to know about DeepSeek's new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs.

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WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time.

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Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs."

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Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV will hold an open air mass in Equatorial Guinea on Thursday to end a landmark 11-day trip across Africa that has been the US pontiff's first big international trip.

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Africa faces 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040

Africa risks an 86 million-tonne fuel shortfall by 2040 if Middle East conflict continues, with fertiliser shortages also expected, Africa Finance Corporation report shows.

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South Africa suspends police chief implicated in corruption case

The case adds to a slew of corruption scandals that have eroded public trust in South Africa's ruling coalition.

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Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after a 1–0 win over Burnley, who were relegated to the Championship.

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UN helps return hundreds of DR Congo refugees from Burundi

The United Nations repatriated the first group of Congolese who fled to Burundi from the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, among thousands who fled the violence last year.

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Pope defends meeting 'authoritarian' leaders after Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV defended meeting "authoritarian" leaders as he returned Thursday from a trip to Africa, arguing that maintaining diplomatic relations allowed the Vatican to work behind the scenes.

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Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not "chasing" an answer on his future as the club close in on a Champions League spot.

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UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

UN chief contenders pitch stronger peace-focused United Nations in hearings this week; candidates avoid firm positions to not antagonise member states choosing next leader

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More than 500 killed in Tanzania poll violence: govt

Tanzania's electoral violence last year left at least 518 dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday, giving a figure far below opposition estimates and failing to say who was responsible.

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France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France on Thursday defended keeping climate change off the agenda at a meeting of G7 environment ministers in Paris, saying it was necessary to avoid a clash with the United States.

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Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.

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New multilateral force for gang-plagued Haiti to deploy soon, UN told

The new multinational force tasked with combating gangs in Haiti will deploy in "phases" over the coming months, a special representative for the force said Thursday.

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Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.

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Costly pleasure: Prices of condoms set to increase

Prices of condoms set to go up due to hike in cost of production

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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats.

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Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.

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