Trump accuses China of interfering in US elections ahead of midterms
In an address to the nation, he made unverified claims that Beijing interfered in the 2020 polls which he lost.
Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco
Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.
Nigeria: Nigerians Want Cheaper Petrol, but Renewed Hormuz Battle Won’t Make That Happen
[Premium Times] Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level.
20 children killed in bus crash in Uganda
Twenty children and one adult were killed on Friday when their bus overturned in Uganda.
Algerian PM among the mourners as victims of orphanage fire laid to rest
Eleven people killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage were laid to rest on Thursday at a ceremony in Bakari, on the outskirts of Algiers.
At least 20 killed in jihadist attacks in eastern DRC
At least 20 people were killed this week in three attacks by suspected jihadist fighters in eastern DR Congo, according to a report from RFI.
Kenya: Greenpeace Demands Halt to Dangote’s $17bn Kenya Coastal Refinery
[RFI] Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks.
Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.
Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16 July.
Algerian prime minister visits survivors after deadly fire at orphanage
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb speaks with survivors after a fire burning at an orphanage in the country's capital has killed at least 11 people, including children, according to authorities.