Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in Riyadh

It came hours after the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted several missiles on Tuesday evening, including over Riyadh.

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Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation

"To ensure the procedure was radical, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed," the Vatican said in a statement.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation

Part of the pope's lung was removed in the operation and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is awaiting the results of tests to determine if the cancer has spread.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

India festival boat capsize kills 13 children

The boat overturned late Tuesday in Vaishali district in eastern Bihar state, with locals rushing to pull people out of the water in the dark using mobile phones to find the bodies.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

"Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Ugandan army officer's videos show alleged torture, abductions

"It is the first time that we have evidence that they cannot refute," Ugandan rights activist Agather Atuhaire said in a phone interview with AFP's office in Nairobi.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Kenya hosting 2029 World Championships will help doping fight, says Coe

Kenya hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships will help combat the endemic doping problem among its athletes, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on a visit to Nairobi on Wednesday.

By Afp 8 hrs ago

Trump's new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials

Trump described Zacharia as "an attorney" when announcing her appointment Friday.

By Afp 3 hrs ago

Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after lung cancer operation

Blood tests and a chest X-ray confirmed a normal post-operative course.

By Afp 3 hrs ago

Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday.

By Afp 1 day ago

Eritrea suffers 'heavy losses': Ethiopian militia

Eritrean forces were deployed in Ethiopian territory to support the rebels, raising fears of renewed regional war, but were also forced into an apparent retreat.

By Afp 1 day ago

Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group

The tie-up was presented at a joint press conference at Kabila's residence in Goma, the major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo that the M23 has controlled since January 2025.

By Afp 1 day ago

Sudan army chief orders probe into border airstrike that killed 72

A witness at the mine had described seeing a plane carry out several strikes on Saturday morning, sparking a panic at the site.

By Afp 1 day ago

Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation

The Vatican said the operation to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth of tissue in the lung, would be carried out on Tuesday afternoon.

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters at her first White House briefing.

By Afp 1 day ago

Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital

Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh's international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead.

By Afp 1 day ago

UN sees 'window of opportunity' for peace in eastern DR Congo

Several parties including the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army have clashed in the territory, prompting a series of international diplomacy efforts.

By Afp 1 day ago

EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording

Individuals wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac's murder

The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after the gunning down of Tupac.

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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: reports

US federal agents searched Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but officials have not disclosed its nature or announced any charges.

By Afp 2 days ago

Ten-man Spurs rescue draw at Man Utd, Arsenal survive Leeds scare

Ten-man Tottenham salvaged a 1-1 against fellow strugglers Man United thanks to Dominic Solanke's last-gasp leveller, while Arsenal got back on track as the champions survived a scare to beat Leeds

By Afp 3 days ago

Carrick demands more 'streetwise' Man Utd after Spurs setback

Michael Carrick said Manchester United need to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn" after they blew a late lead against 10-man Tottenham to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

By Afp 3 days ago

Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Xabi Alonso praised Jordan Henderson after the Chelsea midfielder rolled back the years with a double in the 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old

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Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034.

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Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

By Afp 3 days ago

Manchester City brace for hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

Man City face a hostile Anfield when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules.

By Afp 3 days ago

109 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

The vessel was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen.

By Afp 3 days ago

Global reaction to US sanctions on International Criminal Court

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with the ICC, what he called a "rogue court".

By Afp 4 days ago

UK Greens leader Polanski loses by-election amid Zionism row

Abdi-Wali, who arrived in Britain as a child refugee in the 1990s after fleeing war in Somalia and now leads the local council, was declared the winner in the early hours of Friday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

Ukraine and its European allies expressed dismay at the move, with Zelensky telling reporters Friday it was a "weak decision."

By Afp 4 days ago

US lethal injection survivor returns to prison

Pike "is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery," the lawyers said.

By Afp 4 days ago

Eritrea urges UN to act against Ethiopia's 'declaration of war'

The neighbouring countries have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

By Afp 4 days ago

Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order

Violence erupted in Johannesburg's Soweto and the east coast port city of Durban on Thursday, with several cars torched and small foreign-run stores looted.

By Afp 5 days ago

India deploys thousands of police ahead of election protest

Thousands of police were deployed across the Indian capital on Friday, a day before planned protests to demand the election commission chief step down over alleged voter-roll irregularities.

By Afp 5 days ago

US busts major internet scam compound in Ghana: FBI

"Another takedown this week out of Ghana," FBI director Kash Patel announced on social media, posting a photo of US agents alongside Ghanaian authorities.

By Afp 5 days ago

Ethiopia drones hit Eritrean troops in Tigray

Relations between the two neighbouring countries, who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, have again deteriorated in recent months.

By Afp 5 days ago

US military to livestream firing squad execution of former Army major

Hasan's execution, set for December 3, is poised to be the first that the US military has carried out by firing squad since World War II.

By Afp 5 days ago

South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South Africa's Navi Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and who last year presided over a UN commission which accused Israel of genocide.

By Afp 5 days ago

US imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, cites threats to its citizens; calls for diplomatic and legal solutions within 180 days.

By Afp 5 days ago