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Drug trafficker tunnel found between Spanish enclave, Morocco

Spanish police said Wednesday they had discovered a tunnel running from Moroccan territory to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as part of an operation targeting suspected trafficking of hashish.

Drug trafficker tunnel found between Spanish enclave, Morocco

UN: Sudan crisis could worsen if paramilitaries declare parallel govt

UN: Sudan crisis could worsen if paramilitaries declare parallel govt

Trump accuses Zelensky of treating US envoy 'rudely'

Trump accuses Zelensky of treating US envoy 'rudely'

Burundi seeing biggest wave of refugees in 25 years: UNHCR

Burundi seeing biggest wave of refugees in 25 years: UNHCR

Trump orders halt to federal funding for undocumented migrants

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying and eliminating federal funds being used for undocumented migrants, the White House said.

Trump orders halt to federal funding for undocumented migrants

Nigeria bans large fuel trucks after deadly explosions

Nigeria will ban large fuel trucks from its roads after a series of deadly tanker explosions killed hundreds in recent months.

Nigeria bans large fuel trucks after deadly explosions

Yoon becomes South Korea's first sitting president to go on criminal trial

Ousted South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol became the country's first sitting head of state to stand trial in a criminal case as hearings opened Thursday on his bid to impose martial law.

Yoon becomes South Korea's first sitting president to go on criminal trial

Hezbollah readies massive funeral for slain leader Nasrallah

Lebanon's Hezbollah is preparing for a massive turnout for the funeral on Sunday of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, an opportunity for a show of strength by the Iran-backed group

Hezbollah readies massive funeral for slain leader Nasrallah

Digital detox: Young adults flock to London 'offline' nights

According to the UK's telecoms regulator Ofcom, young Brits aged between 25 and 34 spend an average of four hours and three minutes a day glued to their smartphones.

Digital detox: Young adults flock to London 'offline' nights

M23 pushing advance toward 'strategic zones' in DR Congo, warns UN

The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after taking two key cities, underscoring the threat of a regional conflict.

M23 pushing advance toward 'strategic zones' in DR Congo, warns UN

EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs

The European Union will respond "firmly and swiftly" to protect its interests if Washington imposes tariffs on the bloc's goods, its trade chief said Wednesday.

EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs

Trump brands Zelensky a 'dictator' in bitter clash

Trump called Zelensky a "dictator", widening a personal rift with major implications for efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia's invasion three years ago.

Trump brands Zelensky a 'dictator' in bitter clash

Macron says France and allies 'united' on Ukraine

Macron on Wednesday said France and its allies agreed Ukraine's rights and European security concerns should be taken into account in any deal to end the Ukraine war

Macron says France and allies 'united' on Ukraine

Guinea Bissau arrests lawmaker for 'coup sacrifice ritual'

Guinea-Bissau's police arrested an opposition lawmaker during a "mystic ceremony" involving "sacrifices" intended to increase a coup d'etat's chance of success.

Guinea Bissau arrests lawmaker for 'coup sacrifice ritual'

US to designate several drug cartels as 'terrorist' groups

The United States is designating Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and six other drug trafficking groups with Latin American roots as "global terrorist" organizations.

US to designate several drug cartels as 'terrorist' groups

Brazil's Bolsonaro slams 'authoritarian regime' over coup plot charges

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday he was the victim of an "authoritarian regime" concocting accusations against him, after he was charged with orchestrating a coup bid.

Brazil's Bolsonaro slams 'authoritarian regime' over coup plot charges

G20 foreign ministers meet in South Africa without US on board

Top diplomats from the Group of 20 major economies will convene in South Africa on Thursday for a meeting dominated by a packed global agenda.

G20 foreign ministers meet in South Africa without US on board

Two of a kind: Najin and Fatu, the last northern white rhinos

They are the last two northern white rhinos, which have been considered functionally extinct since Najin's father, Sudan, died in 2018.

Two of a kind: Najin and Fatu, the last northern white rhinos

'Our president': Ukrainians troll Trump with memes

Ukrainians trolled US President Donald Trump with viral memes after he insulted Volodymyr Zelensky and blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion.

'Our president': Ukrainians troll Trump with memes

Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants

Videos shot of the aftermath showed one elephant standing guard over an injured youngster lying beside the tracks, with the tips of their trunks curled together.

Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants

France returns sole military base to Ivory Coast

France returned on Thursday its sole military base in Ivory Coast to the west African nation's authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site.

France returns sole military base to Ivory Coast

Zelensky to meet US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator'

Trump has been critical of Zelensky, claiming he has subverted democracy and blaming him for starting the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago.

Zelensky to meet US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator'

Arab leaders' meeting to counter Trump Gaza plan

Arab leaders will meet in Saudi Arabia on Friday to counter President Donald Trump's plan for US control of Gaza and the expulsion of its people.

Arab leaders' meeting to counter Trump Gaza plan

Africa's first G20 meeting opens with call for 'cooperation'

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa opened on Thursday a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting with a call for "cooperation" amid geopolitical tensions and "rising intolerance."

Africa's first G20 meeting opens with call for 'cooperation'

Israel PM says 'enraged at the monsters of Hamas' over bodies handover

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was "enraged by the monsters of Hamas" and vowed to "eliminate" the Palestinian militants after they paraded the coffins of four Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Israel PM says 'enraged at the monsters of Hamas' over bodies handover

Army-backed Sudan government recalls Kenya envoy in protest

Sudan's army-backed government recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest at Nairobi's hosting of its paramilitary foes' preparations to establish a rival administration.

Army-backed Sudan government recalls Kenya envoy in protest

'They knew': Victims of paedophile French surgeon blame systemic failure

Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is already in jail after a court in 2020 found him guilty of abusing four children, including two of his nieces.

'They knew': Victims of paedophile French surgeon blame systemic failure

Trump orders firing of all 'Biden-era' US attorneys

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has ordered the firing of all remaining US attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden.

Trump orders firing of all 'Biden-era' US attorneys

UK summons Rwandan envoy over M23 advance in DR Congo

Britain's foreign ministry said it had summoned Rwanda's envoy to the UK to condemn advances made by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in the eastern DRC.

UK summons Rwandan envoy over M23 advance in DR Congo

Uganda deploys troops against anti-govt militias in east DR Congo

Uganda's army on Tuesday said it had deployed troops in the town of Bunia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local militias.

Uganda deploys troops against anti-govt militias in east DR Congo

South Africa postpones budget speech over tax impasse

South Africa on Wednesday indefinitely pushed back the coalition government's first national budget speech to parliament in a shock move following internal pressures over tax hikes.

South Africa postpones budget speech over tax impasse

Africa's 'bold generation' sees bright future at home

AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

Africa's 'bold generation' sees bright future at home

Trump bashes Zelensky, 'confident' on Ukraine deal

Trump sniped at Zelensky and effectively blamed him for Moscow's invasion -- even as he said he was more confident of a deal to end the war after US-Russia talks.

Trump bashes Zelensky, 'confident' on Ukraine deal

Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war

Russia and the United States on Tuesday agreed to establish teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine after talks that drew a strong rebuke from Kyiv over its exclusion.

Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war

Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

The family of hostages Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir, the last remaining Israeli children held in Gaza, said they were "in turmoil" at the news.

Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old was in "good spirits".

Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia

At least 200 killed in three-day Sudan paramilitary assault

Sudanese paramilitaries killed more than 200 people in a three-day assault south of Khartoum, a lawyers' network said Tuesday

At least 200 killed in three-day Sudan paramilitary assault

Video shows Toronto plane's hard landing before flipping

The passenger plane that crashed in Toronto appeared to hit the runway hard before bursting into flames and flipping upside down, new video showed Tuesday.

Video shows Toronto plane's hard landing before flipping

Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels govt declaration

Sudan's foreign ministry accused Kenya of "endorsing (the RSF's) atrocities and being complicit in them" by giving the RSF a platform.

Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels govt declaration

Sudan crisis could worsen if paramilitaries declare parallel govt: UN

The crisis in Sudan could worsen if paramilitary forces fighting the army go ahead with plans to declare a parallel government, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Sudan crisis could worsen if paramilitaries declare parallel govt: UN

DR Congo denounces UN 'inaction' over M23 capture of Bukavu

DRC on Monday criticized the "inaction" of the UN Security Council in the wake of the M23 armed group seizing the city of Bukavu, according to a letter seen by AFP.

DR Congo denounces UN 'inaction' over M23 capture of Bukavu

Macron says Ukraine peace must come with 'strong and credible security guarantees'

French President Emmanuel Macron said peace in Ukraine "must be accompanied by strong and credible security guarantees", following a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Macron says Ukraine peace must come with 'strong and credible security guarantees'

Gunmen kill 6 in attack on aid convoy in Pakistan

The gunmen opened fire on security forces protecting the aid convoy, killing one truck driver and wounding seven others.

Gunmen kill 6 in attack on aid convoy in Pakistan

Musk has no formal decision-making authority: White House

Elon Musk is not an official employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has "no formal authority to make government decisions", according to a White House court filing.

Musk has no formal decision-making authority: White House

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