Ukraine Says Ousted Russian Forces Near Bakhmut, 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.
Etna Eruption Forces Closure Of Sicily's Catania Airport
The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, has halted all flights after a new eruption at nearby Mount Etna, its operator said Monday.
Russian Ruble Plunges Past 100 Against Dollar For First Time Since March 2022
The Russian ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level since March 23, 2022 -- weeks after Moscow unleashed full-scale hostilities in Ukraine.
China vows 'Forceful' Response Over Taiwan VP's US Visit
China on Sunday vowed "resolute and forceful measures" over a weekend trip by Taiwan Vice President William Lai to the United States.
Two Militants Killed Attacking Convoy Of Chinese Workers In Pakistan
Two separatist militants were killed Sunday when they attacked a convoy carrying Chinese workers to a Beijing-financed port project in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said.
Attack On Iran Shiite Shrine Leaves One Dead: State Media
A shooting Sunday at a Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran's south killed at least one person and wounded eight others, state media reported, revising down a previous toll of four fatalities.
Naval Forces In Gulf Warn Ships Against Nearing Iranian Waters
Western naval forces operating in the Gulf have warned ships sailing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz against approaching Iranian waters to avoid the risk of seizure.
Migrants On France's Channel Coast Undeterred By Latest Deaths
The French and English coastguard said two people were still missing late Saturday after this latest disaster, when the boat carrying more than 60 people capsized.
Catch 'Em All: Pokemon Hooks Kids, Parents And Investors
Dressed up and ready for battle, around 10,000 Pokemon fans have descended on Yokohama in Japan this weekend, looking for fun but also collector's item cards potentially worth serious money.
Rescue Ship Saves 600 Migrants In Mediterranean: NGO
Rescue ship Ocean Viking has saved more than 600 migrants adrift in the Mediterranean over the last two days, the organisation that runs it, SOS Mediterranee, said on Friday.
Yellen Sees 'Resilience' In US Economy Even As It Cools
US economic growth and wage gains should "serve as a source of resilience" moving forward even if the economy continues to cool, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in remarks released Friday.
Thousands Of Coup Supporters Gathered Near French Base In Niger
Thousands of supporters of Niger's coup leaders gathered on Friday near a French military base on the outskirts of the capital Niamey, AFP reporters saw.
Musk Says Cage Fight With Zuckerberg Will Be In Italy
Elon Musk said Friday that his much-hyped cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg would take place in Italy, as authorities there confirmed talks about hosting a "great charity event."
Russia Steps Up The Pressure In Northeast Ukraine
Russia on Friday said it had improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, where its advance has prompted Ukrainian officials to urge residents to evacuate.
Sudanese Start Small Businesses To Survive War
Out of work as fighting rages between the forces of rival generals, many Sudanese have been forced to find creative ways to support themselves and their families.
Namibian Rugby Finds Strength In The Dunes Of Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is renowned for the abundance of its wildlife. Botha left Walvis Bay for a professional playing career in South Africa and England, where he turned out for Exeter.
UN Force In Mali Quits Base Early Over Insecurity
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali on Sunday said it had brought forward its withdrawal from a base in the north of the country due to deteriorating security conditions.
Niger Generals Vow To Prosecute Ousted President For 'High Treason'
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
Concern Mounts For Detained President In Niger's Coup Crisis
Fears for Niger's detained president mounted on Friday, a day after West African leaders declared they would muster a "standby" force in their efforts to return him to power.
Migrant Channel Crossings Top 100,000 Since 2018: UK Data
More than 100,000 migrants have crossed the Channel on small boats from France to southeast England since Britain began publicly recording the arrivals in 2018, official figures revealed on Friday.
Migrant Crisis: 24 Hours At Sea With Tunisia's Coastguard
A rubber dinghy brings back dozens of people from one of six boats the Tunisian coastguard intercepted in a 24-hour period off Sfax, a migrant launchpad for Europe.
Global Covid Cases Up 80% As New Subvariant Rises
The number of new Covid-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80 percent in the last month, the World Health Organization said on Friday, days after designating a new "variant of interest".
S.Africa's Zuma Quickly Released After Reporting To Prison
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday only to be swiftly released, in a government move lashed by the opposition as a "monumental insult" to the public.
Rising Prices, Peace On Liberian Voters' Minds
Many are also worried about possible electoral violence in the West African nation, which suffered back-to-back civil wars between 1989 and 2003 that left more than 250,000 people dead.
China Rains Death Toll Rises To 78 As New Storm Approaches
The death toll from record-breaking rains across northern China rose to at least 78 on Friday, as authorities warned of more flooding and another storm approached the country.
US Consumer Inflation Edges Up In July
US consumer inflation inched up in July, government data showed Thursday, rebounding slightly for the first time in around a year and weighing on policymakers as they mull further interest rate hikes.
X Chief Yaccarino Claims Renamed Twitter 'Close' To Break-even
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of social media platform X, said Thursday that the company formerly known as Twitter is "close" to breaking even and is hiring to beef up a staff slashed by owner Elon Musk.
Ukraine Urges Evacuations As Russia Claims Gains
Ukraine urged civilians near the northeastern front line to evacuate on Thursday as Russia ramped up an assault to capture territory already seized once during the conflict.
Russia's Bruised Space Programme Eyes Comeback With Lunar Launch
Russia is launching its first mission to the Moon's surface in nearly 50 years on Friday, hoping to reclaim prestige in space despite military and diplomatic setbacks at home over the Ukraine conflict.
Hawaii Fire Death Toll Hits 53, Expected To Rise
Brushfires on the west coast of Hawaii's Maui island -- fueled by high winds from a nearby hurricane -- broke out Tuesday and rapidly engulfed the seaside town of Lahaina.
