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UN at crossroads: Palestine push takes center stage

The gathering, observers say, will test whether the UN can still move beyond speeches to solutions in a fractured world.

Russian airstrikes kill three and wound two in Zaporizhzhia

At least seven Russian aircraft bombed Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing three people and injuring two others, regional administration head Ivan Fedorov said on Monday.

Cycling world unites in Kigali as Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser shine in time trials

The UCI Road World Championships officially launched in Kigali with the theme “Riding New Heights,” drawing over 1,000 attendees, including elite riders, national federation delegates, cycling officials, and dignitaries from around the world.

Thousands march in Paris for recognition of Palestinian state

More than a thousand people marched in Paris on Sunday calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to the war in Gaza.

Vote count underway in Guinea as junta leader eyes presidency

Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in the referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency.

Vaccination drive underway against fresh Ebola outbreak in southern Congo

The World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.

Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, takes an early lead against incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera

Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, according to provisional results.

Guinea votes on constitutional referendum that could pave return to civilian rule

Voters in Guinea headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballot in a constitutional referendum. Four years after a military coup deposed former president Alpha Conde, the vote could pave the way for a return to civilian rule.

Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect international waters

Sixty nations have agreed a new treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. But the strength of the deal governing the high seas is uncertain as some of the world’s biggest players - including China, the US, Russia and Japan...

Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown

A Russian farmer has smashed his own national record by growing the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in Russia, tipping the scales at a staggering 969 kilos.