RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo sentenced to death in absentia
A court in Sudan's army-controlled city of Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, state media reported.
Parents in southwestern Nigeria relieved after kidnapped children return
Parents of students abducted from a school in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State expressed relief and gratitude after their children were rescued following nearly two months in captivity.
Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home
Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.
France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years
Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.
Kenya: MSF trains health workers to be sent to Ebola-hit DR Congo
An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face.
Zimbabweans return home from South Africa amid anti-immigrant tensions
Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic violence and threats in South Africa arrived at a reception centre in the border town of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that Iranians would continue to avenge the killing of his father - late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei - and of other top officials killed during the war triggered by the U.S and Israeli strikes in Iran on February 28.
Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.
Argentina fans erupt as Messi’s men reach World Cup semifinal
Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.
Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria recovering, governor says
Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Oyo were rescued and receiving medical treatment, confirmed the local government on Friday.