Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.
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Belgian mayor blocks club from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League
Union Saint-Gilloise were to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Europa League, but Belgian mayor insists on different venue.
UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis
UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis
Health crisis looming as Gaza heads towards rainy season, warns WHO
Water quality in embattled Palestinian enclave already poor; flooding will exacerbate threat to health, says UN agency.
Vanuatu takes France to ICJ over Matthew and Hunter islands dispute
Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
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Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands dispute
Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
Nepal rescuers race to reach 900 missing hydropower workers
Rescuers in Nepal are prioritising the search for at least 900 workers missing from 12 hydropower projects.
Deep-sea search begins for 20 people missing in Cyprus ferry disaster
A deep-sea vessel from Turkiye joined the search on Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days.
US health authorities dispute Pennsylvania’s measles-related deaths
Clash with Pennsylvania comes as US records highest number of measles cases in decades.
US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths
Clash with Pennsylvania comes as US records highest number of measles cases in decades.
The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says
The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.
John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
Apple gears up for innovation under Ternus before a new product launch event that could include foldable phones.
Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane replaces Hugo Broos as manager of the South Africa national football team following World Cup exit.
China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.
Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics
Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.
Iran promises to respond to new wave of US strikes despite Trump’s threats
Trump says the US attacks were 'large and powerful' and warns that Iran would be hit 'much harder' if it retaliates.
US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates
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Destroyed desalination plant worsens Gaza’s drinking water crisis
After a newly built desalination plant was destroyed, displaced families in northern Gaza struggle to find clean water.
Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport
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UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
‘No one else like him’: Argentinians rally for Lionel Messi
Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.
Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’
Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.
Six days of Russian strikes push Kyiv residents to consider leaving
Russia has launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.
Bank of America VP identified as victim in Times Square stabbing
Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in daytime stabbing on New York City thoroughfare.
Bank of America vice president identified as victim in Times Square attack
Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in day-light stabbing at iconic New York City thoroughfare.
Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again
A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes
Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves
The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.
Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Jerusalem schools strike after Israel enforces curriculum and bans teachers
East Jerusalem schools strike as Israeli permit bans and forced curricula plunge the academic year into chaos.
Palestinian farmers inspect olive trees bulldozed by Israeli forces
Palestinian farmers inspect olive trees bulldozed by Israeli forces