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Death toll rises to 119 in Rio’s deadly police raid, UN raises alarm

The death toll from a massive police raid targeting a notorious drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has soared to 119, including four police officers, Brazilian authorities said on Wednesday.

Five more arrested in connection with Louvre jewelry heist, Paris prosecutor says

Five more people have been arrested in connection with the jewel heist at the Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday, bringing the total number of people detained to seven.

Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on the path to UNESCO recognition

Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma vows to resist until “final victory” over President Biya

Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he will continue to reject the results of this month’s presidential election until he secures a “final victory” over incumbent Paul Biya.

RSF Commander admits “violations” after hundreds of civilians reportedly killed in el-Fasher

Sudan's RSF paramilitary force admitted on Wednesday that "violations" had taken place in el-Fasher and said that its committees were in the city to investigate what had happened.

Death toll rises in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Melissa has risen to more than two dozen, with several people still missing, authorities said on Wednesday.

Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.

Protesters in London rally for Sudan as war reaches new deadly phase

Protesters gathered outside London’s Downing Street on Wednesday to show solidarity with the people of Sudan, as the country’s brutal two-year war enters a new and more dangerous phase.

Russia says its successfully tested nuclear-capable underwater drone

President Vladimir Putin said the super torpedo, Poseidon, could not be intercepted.

Ten tourists and local pilot die in plane crash in Kenya

The Hungarian and German visitors were travelling from the town of Diani on the Indian Ocean to the Maasai Mara reserve.