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Israel claims killing of top Iranian officials as conflict deepens

Israel says it has killed two of Iran’s most senior figures in overnight strikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

South African state prosecutors reinstate bribery charges against former minister

South Africa's state prosecutors have reinstated bribery and corruption charges against a former government minister and a senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), the authority said Tuesday.

Lebanon: Beirut’s southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes

New Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify.

Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes

Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh.

Oil surges 3% as Iranian strikes on UAE renew supply fears

Oil prices jumped about 3% on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates rekindled supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut and several U.S. allies rebuffing President Trump's call to send warships to escort...

Migrants vanish at sea as silence deepens in the Mediterranean

According to the International Organization for Migration, the first weeks of 2026 have been the deadliest on record, with hundreds confirmed missing — and many more feared lost. But the true scale of the tragedy remains unclear, as access to informati...

Appeal trial of 18 Senegalese nationals detained during AFCON final postponed

The Rabat Court of Appeals has postponed the appeal trial of 18 Senegalese fans conviceted of hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Originally scheduled for Monday, the hearing has been pushed back to 30 March.

Nigeria’s Tinubu begins UK state visit, first in nearly four decades

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has travelled to the United Kingdom for a state visit, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in almost 40 years.

Republic of Congo vote overshadowed by blackout, poverty concerns

Life in the Republic of Congo is returning to normal days after a high-stakes presidential election expected to extend the decades-long rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Maiduguri bombings: Timeline of major attacks in Nigeria’s Borno state

At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings Monday night that targeted Maiduguri city in northeastern Nigeria, police said Tuesday.