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England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident
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Seventeen troops died in a jihadist ambush in Niger, the government said, in a reminder of the nation's deep security crisis as its military rulers face off against neighbours determined to reverse last month's coup.
Cargo ship exits Ukraine port despite threat from Russian navy
Kyiv announced Wednesday a cargo vessel had exited its southern port of Odesa along a new maritime corridor, despite an earlier warning from Russia it could target vessels using Ukrainian ports.
US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
As Iranian seizures threaten oil tankers plying the Gulf, the United States is raising its military presence -- a move long demanded by Gulf Arab states who accused Washington of retreating from the region.
UK annual inflation drops to 15-month low
Britain's annual inflation rate dropped sharply in July to a 15-month low, official data revealed Wednesday, off the back of lower energy prices and in line with economists' expectations.
Ukraine says recaptured village of Urozhaine on southern front
Kyiv said Wednesday its forces had liberated the settlement of Urozhaine in the industrial Donetsk region as part of a grinding push to wrest Russian forces along the southern front in Ukraine.
Clashes between rival factions in Libya capital kill 27: medics
Gun battles between two leading armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli have killed 27 people and wounded 106, a toll update from the Emergency Medicine Centre said Wednesday.
North Korea claims 'racial discrimination' drove US soldier to defect
Travis King defected to North Korea to escape "mistreatment and racial discrimination in the US Army", state media said Wednesday, Pyongyang's first official confirmation they were holding the American soldier.
Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls
With free tickets and false claims, "The Kerala Story" is one of a slew of polarising films sparking concern Bollywood is churning out cultural propaganda to bolster support for India's ruling party ahead of elections.
North Korea claims 'abuse, racism' drove US soldier to defect
Travis King defected to North Korea to escape "mistreatment and racial discrimination in the US Army", state media said Wednesday, Pyongyang's first official confirmation they are holding the American soldier.
Niger PM in Chad as US, Russia urge diplomatic option in crisis
Niger's military-appointed prime minister made an unannounced visit to neighbouring Chad on Tuesday as West African states set talks for mulling possible military intervention to reverse his country's coup and the United States and Russia urged a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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Argentina has been left reeling by the surprise surge of political outsider Javier Milei to the front of the race ahead of October presidential elections.
Rights groups urge Tanzania to free critics of UAE port deal
Rights campaigners have urged Tanzania to release three people, including a former legislator, saying they could face treason charges for criticising a deal with an Emirati company to manage the country's ports.
Three killed in air strikes on western Ukraine
Russian missiles killed three people in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk early Tuesday, the latest deadly strike on the west of the country suffering an uptick in aerial attacks.
W.Africa military chiefs to discuss Niger crisis this week
Military chiefs from the West African bloc ECOWAS will meet in Ghana this week to discuss possible intervention in Niger, military and political sources in the region said Tuesday.
W.Africa military chiefs to discuss Niger crisis Thursday and Friday
Military chiefs from the West African bloc ECOWAS will meet in Ghana on Thursday and Friday to discuss possible intervention in Niger, military and political sources in the region said Tuesday.
German minister axes trip over broken plane
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was forced Tuesday to scrap her trip to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji after her plane suffered recurring technical problems, the latest in a series of incidents with the German fleet.
Spain's parliament opens under cloud of uncertainty
Just over three weeks after Spain's inconclusive snap election, parliament reconvenes on Thursday under a cloud of political uncertainty which could end in a fresh poll later this year.
India's Modi says working to end ethnic violence in Manipur
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that his government was working to end ethnic clashes in the country's remote northeast that have killed more than 150 people since May.
S. Korean president calls Japan 'partner' on Liberation Day
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday called former colonial ruler Japan a "partner" that shares his country's values and common interests as he aims to strengthen ties with Tokyo in response to North Korea's growing nuclear threats.
Trump indicted for racketeering over 2020 election interference
Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes after a sprawling, two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia.
UK scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers north of Scotland
UK jets were scrambled Monday morning to respond to two Russian bombers flying north of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, Britain's defence ministry said in a statement.
Both sides in Colombian peace talks call for humanitarian aid
The Colombian government and ELN guerillas began a fresh round of peace talks in Venezuela Monday, with both sides calling for humanitarian assistance for violence-hit areas.
'Nowhere is safe': west Ukraine town mourns boy killed in Russian strike
Dinosaur-shaped balloons floated over the coffin of an eight-year-old boy in a western Ukrainian village on Monday, as mourners gathered for a final farewell after he was killed in a Russian strike involving hypersonic missiles.
Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut and in south
The Ukrainian military on Monday said it had pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front lines in the east and south of the country, building on a gruelling counter-offensive launched two months ago.
Stocks fizzle as traders eye China property risks
Global stocks made little headway on Monday as concerns over China's property sector dampened investor sentiment ahead of the release of US economic data.
Russian central bank to meet on Tuesday as ruble tanks
The Russian central bank said it would meet on Tuesday to discuss its key rate, after the ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level in over sixteen months.
Argentina devalues peso after shock primary election result
Argentine monetary authorities on Monday devalued the peso by around 20 percent in anticipation of a market backlash to the strong performance of far-right politician Javier Milei in a presidential primary election.
African Union hosts Niger talks as regime sends mixed signals
The African Union (AU) on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country's post-coup rulers sounded defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution.
Latvia PM Karins to step down over coalition rift
Latvia's Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins announced Monday he will step down from the office, citing "lack of dynamics" in the current government as the reason for his decision.
One migrant possibly missing after Channel tragedy: France
French authorities said on Monday one person could still be missing after six migrants died when their boat sank in the Channel as they tried to cross to England from France.
Military intervention in Niger laden with risks: experts
The West African bloc ECOWAS is mulling military intervention to restore Niger's elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after he was detained by members of his guard on July 26.
French interior minister tests waters for presidential run
President Emmanuel Macron's tough-talking Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is testing the waters for a crack at the French presidency in 2027, with a stark warning that far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen risks taking the Elysee if the wrong candidate stands.