Polls open in Myanmar as military stages first election since 2021 coup
Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the process is not free, fair or credible. People…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403
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Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
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Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza Authorities in the enclave warn that the expected downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm. Palestinians struggle with…
Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country
Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns.…
Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again
Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain…
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel’s move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent. A man holds a flag of…
Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
Inside Story Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose? The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are…
US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse
Opinion US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse An attack on local armed groups does not address the root cause of violence; it could,…
Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win
Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal avoid DR Congo upset, while Benin…