Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China's durian wave

Vietnam's Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging Chinese demand.

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At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing

A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 23 missing, officials said, as a rescue operation was under way.

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At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv

At least 27 killed near Ukraine capital Kyiv, Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko says Russian drone struck a warehouse sparking fire and explosion.

By Afp 1 day ago

Uganda's 'youngest reigning' king dies

The king died while receiving treatment in the United States following weeks of speculation about his deteriorating health, local media reported.

By Afp 2 days ago

Norway's King Harald V, unifying force who weathered family storms

"I firmly believe that freedom is stronger than fear. I firmly believe in an open Norwegian democracy and society," Harald said at the time.

By Afp 2 days ago

New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue

More than 1,400 people are missing, including trekkers in the Himalayas and scores of Hindu pilgrims to Tibet's sacred snow-capped Mount Kailash.

By Afp 2 days ago

King Harald, 'symbol' of Norway, dead at 89

"It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6:35am."

By Afp 2 days ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

"Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

By Afp 2 days ago

Dutch court jails man for life over role in Rwanda genocide

"Only a lifelong prison sentence does justice to the immense suffering that has been inflicted on the victims and the bereaved families," said the court.

By Afp 2 days ago

Tanzania must stop forced evictions of Maasai: UN watchdog

It said Maasai opposing evictions and relocations had repeatedly faced arbitrary arrests and detention, reprisals, intimidation and harassment.

By Afp 2 days ago

Zambia opposition leader held in treason probe: police

Opposition leader Brian Mundubile surrendered to police on Thursday after two weeks in hiding following a summons over an alleged national security threat, state media reported.

By Afp 2 days ago

Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'

Trump stepped up his trolling of Canada by signing an executive order changing the name of the body of water on the border between the North American neighbors.

By Afp 2 days ago

Palace intrigue in Uganda as succession battle heats up

Museveni's son, army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made no secret of his desire for the top job, announcing -- then retracting -- his intention to run multiple times over the years.

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Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror

Among the survivors was customs agent Omkar Joshi, who spent the previous night stranded on a hilltop in the border town of Timure before being rescued.

By Afp 3 days ago

Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer

Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August, said the institute in its latest update.

By Afp 3 days ago

Iran president says new US sanctions will achieve nothing

America will not achieve anything with economic pressure at this stage, just as it was unable to achieve anything in the war.

By Afp 4 days ago

Iran says US sanctions will achieve nothing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the US had "dismantled Iran's military capabilities,

By Afp 4 days ago

US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers

The US government plans to revoke the visas of foreigners who came to the country for tourism or business but sought to stay longer by applying for asylum, the State Department said Tuesday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants

14 infants killed in fire in hospital maternity ward in Islamabad, Pakistan; authorities blame faulty air conditioner for the blaze.

By Afp 4 days ago

Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'

"I tell you -- an agreement cannot be reached," Netanyahu said late Tuesday at an event in Jerusalem for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

By Afp 4 days ago

America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton

President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week, calling Parton's death a "true loss for millions of people."

By Afp 4 days ago

Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton

Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, her third cousin Brent Allen confirmed.

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President says Syria 'shakes off dark stain' with removal from US terror list

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed early on Tuesday the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step.

By Afp 5 days ago

India police clash with protestors over jobs and exam transparency

The protests came a month after massive youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi.

By Afp 5 days ago

Dolly Parton's death sparks outpouring of grief in divided America

Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after battling illness, family announces; she is known for songs like Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.

By Afp 5 days ago

Zambia to swear in Hichilema after disputed vote

Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of the vote, but opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who came second, alleged fraud and vowed to challenge the result in court.

By Afp 5 days ago

Former Rwanda security chief dies in prison: family sources

Byabagamba was arrested in 2014 and sentenced in 2016 to 21 years in prison for "incitement to insurrection" and activities aimed at "tarnishing the image of the country or the government".

By Afp 5 days ago

CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow

The purpose of the reported visit was not immediately clear, and there was no immediate comment from the CIA or the White House when contacted by AFP.

By Afp 4 days ago

Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

Created by master designers such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown and William Kent, the gardens of stately homes such as Hampton Court are among England's top visitor attractions.

By Afp 5 days ago

Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean

Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral.

By Afp 5 days ago

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

"Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus," her nephew Bryan Seaver said in a video on social media.

By Afp 5 days ago

Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queen

In her six decades recording and defining country music, she was so much more.

By Afp 5 days ago

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.

By Afp 6 days ago

Kenyans get creative to join manga cosplay craze

"I'm broke half the time, but... I love the creative aspect, the deep dive into research and understanding the character," he said.

By Afp 6 days ago

Four arrests after South African world champ boxer gunned down

The four suspects arrested over the weekend are aged between 22 and 28, police said in a statement. One has been formally charged with murder.

By Afp 6 days ago

Zambia closes court system on last day for vote challenges

The runner-up, opposition leader Brian Mundubile, had said he planned to lodge an objection to the results.

By Afp 6 days ago

Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.

By Afp 6 days ago

Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows

Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers.

By Afp 6 days ago

UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv

The UK will keep providing defence aid to Ukraine despite Russia's threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support.

By Afp 6 days ago

2 UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush

Two UN peacekeepers killed, three injured alongside two police officers and two civilians in ambush in South Sudan, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns incident.

By Afp 6 days ago