Africa
31 killed after rubbish landfill collapses onto homes in Guinea
The collapse happened at about 02:00 local time in the Dar-es-Salam area, where a major waste site gave way and sent tonnes of rubbish towards nearby homes.
Global Affairs
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France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told France Inter radio the number of deaths - a 14% hike on 2025 - was a "tragic toll".
Global Affairs
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine
Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off the Russian invasion launched in 2022.
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DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
In a joint statement after five days of talks in Switzerland, they said they had pledged to "pursue negotiations towards comprehensive peace and conflict resolution" and set up a mechanism to monitor the ceasef...
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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
Two people were injured, with a local government office building, a convenience store, and a stolen vehicle among the targets set on fire.
Health and Wellness
Africa CDC warns DRC Ebola cases may be underreported
The agency said the outbreak had so far recorded 5,105 confirmed cases and 2,420 deaths, giving a case fatality ratio of about 47%.
Global Affairs
Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria
Africa's most populous country is battling a 17-year insurgency by jihadist groups, which have made mass abductions a key tactic -- including the 2014 kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in the town of Chibok...
Africa
Tigray cancels Ashenda Festival gathering over drone attack fears
The Ashenda festival was due to culminate in a large event at a stadium in Mekelle on Saturday, where girls and young women were expected to gather in colourful traditional outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Global Affairs
Kenyans in US set conditions for President Ruto meeting ahead of September visit
The diaspora group says the engagement comes at a significant time as Kenyans abroad seek greater access to the country's leadership and a stronger role in national affairs
Global Affairs
Lucy Afandi lands key Vatican role after Pope Leo XIV appointment
The Vatican’s dicasteries are major departments, each handling a specific area of the Church’s activities. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is responsible for a wide range of issues, inclu...
Global Affairs
War pushes Lebanon economy towards 6.4% contraction, World Bank says
Israel responded with an extensive air campaign and a ground offensive in Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say more than 4,300 people have been killed in the fighting, adding to the pressure on an economy already...
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Guterres succession race tightens as UN Council holds second poll
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan remains one of the leading names in the race after receiving the strongest backing during the first informal vote conducted last month.