US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers

She survived the injections, however, and was rushed to hospital, where she had been unconscious and on a ventilator in critical condition.

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Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing

The Africa Credit Ratings Agency (AfCRA), backed by the African Union after nearly a decade of talks, will judge the creditworthiness of countries, businesses and institutions.

By Afp 13 hrs ago

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Benin full of pride at role in Lionel Messi's last dance

Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the West African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead

In Gaza City, Al-Shifa Hospital reported two people killed in an Israeli strike overnight.

By Afp 7 hrs ago

Zambia to sign deal for $1.5 bn in US health funding

Washington has been pursuing one-on-one health aid deals with various African countries after President Donald Trump shut down the USAID agency last year.

By Afp 1 day ago

Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance

"Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry," said Ellison, whose ultra-wealthy family has ties to US President Donald Trump.

By Afp 1 day ago

Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers

August Hanning, who ran Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, is accused of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services.

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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor

Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Noori, 57, who have all pleaded not guilty, appeared at a court in London accompanied by translators.

By Afp 1 day ago

Hackers get personal info on 8 million people in Denmark govt data leak

Denmark has a population of around six million.

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US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family

Zhang is expected to make her initial appearance in federal court on Monday.

By Afp 2 days ago

Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.

By Afp 3 days ago

Bosnia votes with wartime divisions still dominating

Bosnia was heading to the polls on Sunday after a general election campaign dominated by parties that identify closely with the ethnic divisions of its 1990s war.

By Afp 3 days ago

Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia returned to their war-ravaged home country under an opaque repatriation scheme that rights monitors say cannot assure their safety.

By Afp 3 days ago

Medical plane carrying six people missing off US east coast

The US Coast Guard launched a search operation Saturday for a medical evacuation plane that went missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board, officials said.

By Afp 4 days ago

New York governor vows to close loophole after alleged Cornell gang rape

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed Friday to close a legal loophole that makes it harder to prosecute rape cases if the victims were willingly intoxicated.

By Afp 4 days ago

Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi missiles, drones

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said on Thursday that its forces intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones fired by the Iran-backed group at the kingdom.

By Afp 6 days ago

One dead in knife attack at Mexican school

Two teenage brothers armed with knives and fireworks killed a female assistant principal and injured three other people in an attack Thursday at a school in northern Mexico.

By Afp 6 days ago

Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

Manchester City FC can confirm that at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Thursday 1st October 2026 the club lodged its comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League commission.

By Afp 5 days ago

Drone strikes on dormitory, shelter kill 10 in Sudan's El-Obeid

Drone attacks on a university dormitory and a centre sheltering displaced families in Sudan's central city of El-Obeid killed at least 10 people this week.

By Afp 5 days ago

Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution

A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition.

By Afp 5 days ago

Swiss president to quit government

"By then, it will have been 11 years since I was elected to this role, and the time has come for me to make way for new energy in these times of great uncertainty."

By Afp 5 days ago

I could not let all those people die, Pilot in flydubai attack says

The co-pilot has been returned to the United Arab Emirates, where the incident is under investigation to determine any "terrorist activity or intent".

By Afp 5 days ago

Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spike

The government accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF, and the two countries broke diplomatic relations on Thursday.

By Afp 5 days ago

Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open

Novak Djokovic overcame Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open to extend his unbeaten Beijing record, while Karen Khachanov upset second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

By Afp 7 days ago

Hundreds held, dozens wounded as French school protests escalate

French security forces on Wednesday detained over 600 people while dozens of police and gendarmes were wounded as protests that have seen blockades of high schools

By Afp 7 days ago

Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms

Malawi's anti-corruption agency said it arrested the previous army chief on Thursday on allegations including dealing in property linked to "terrorism".

By Afp 6 days ago

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be "hit very hard" if it was.

By Afp 6 days ago

Countdown begins to biggest ever Rugby World Cup

The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia is set to be the biggest edition yet, expanding to 24 teams and 52 matches across seven cities, with record ticket demand already building.

By Afp 7 days ago

'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history

Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe, who ran the first sub-two-hour marathon in London, believes the world record can fall further and is targeting more history at future major races.

By Afp 7 days ago

Guinea-Bissau clip Super Eagles' wings as Ghana Black Stars dimmed

Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde suffered surprise defeats in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Morocco, Senegal and Egypt secured victories.

By Afp 7 days ago

Woman in hospital after Tennessee's second failed execution in 2026

A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses, marking the state's second failed execution in months and prompting it to halt capital punishment this year.

By Afp 6 days ago

Breturn? Wary EU waits for actions, not words from UK

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham may have shifted the dial by floating a return for his country to the European Union.

By Afp 6 days ago

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists

Algerian lawmakers on Thursday adopted a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires ripped through swathes of the country in recent weeks.

By Afp 6 days ago

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Chivayo's orphans: What his death means for Zimbabwe's elite

Chivayo's lavish lifestyle and extravagant handouts contrasted sharply with the economic hardship of ordinary Zimbabweans.

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Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest

A high school entrance hall caught fire in one French city and teenage protesters blocked trams in another on Thursday, as secondary pupils upped their strike over poor learning conditions.

By Afp 6 days ago

Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict

Ethiopia accused Eritrea of supporting the TPLF.

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Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1

Aryna Sabalenka says she feels refreshed and healthier as she returns to competition at the China Open after losing her world No. 1 ranking and the US Open final.

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Iran says received US response to its proposal to end war

"At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Pezeshkian by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi," said the government.

By Afp 7 days ago

Nobel committee voices concern over Ethiopia conflict

The Nobel committee that awards the prestigious Peace Prize voiced "deep concern" to AFP on Wednesday over renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, whose Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the award in 2019.

By Afp 7 days ago