Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription/in /by
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest near Netanya against mandatory army service, demanding release of draft refusers amid Israel’s wartime strains.
Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions/in /by
In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.
Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles/in /by
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.
DR Congo fans celebrate draw against Portugal despite Ebola fears/in /by
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national soccer team made history at the World Cup by earning a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Wednesday.
UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash/in /by
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.
Mali: Mandatory motorcycle registration raises concerns among stakeholders/in /by
In Bamako, motorcycles are impossible to ignore. They are everywhere — in narrow streets, on major roads, at the heart of daily life. For tens of thousands of families, riding a two-wheeler is simply a means of survival.
Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko’s return to parliament/in /by
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron/in /by
Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.
Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial/in /by
The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement
EU lawmakers approve deportation hubs for migrants/in /by
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc