WATCH: Kyiv holds ceremonies for Independence Day and fallen soldiers/in /by
Ukraine marked Independence Day on Sunday, three and a half years after the start of Russia’s invasion, with commemorative events held in central Kyiv.
More than 2,800 swimmers cross continents in Istanbul’s Bosphorus event/in /by
Thousands of swimmers crossed the Bosphorus on Sunday as Istanbul hosted the 37th Intercontinental Swimming Race, an annual event linking Asia and Europe in open water.
Over 500,000 in Gaza at risk as hunger deaths rise to 289/in /by
Eight more people in Gaza have died from famine and malnutrition, Gaza health authorities said on Sunday. That brings the total number of hunger-related deaths in the enclave since the start of the war with Israel 22 months ago to 289, including 115 children.
World military bands unite at Moscow’s Spasskaya tower festival/in /by
Twenty-seven teams from 10 countries are taking part this year, including from Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe.
Libya’s North-West votes amid security concerns/in /by
Polls there were delayed for a week due to security concerns, following an attack on an electoral commission facility in one of the areas.
Nigeria Air Force rescues 76 kidnap victims in Katsina raid/in /by
The release of the captives took place during a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina State.
Sudanese officials assess Khartoum’s readiness for government return/in /by
In a significant step toward reestablishing control, two of Sudan’s top officials visited the capital on Saturday to evaluate security and infrastructure repairs, signaling the government's intent to end its 16-month exile in Port Sudan and return to Khartoum by October.
South Africa’s HIV fight at risk after $427M US aid cut/in /by
South Africa's government has vowed it won't let the US withdrawal of about $427 million in support collapse its HIV program, the largest in the world, but it is struggling to fill the gap.
Italy’s tourist resorts hit by violent storm, leaving damage/in /by
A powerful storm swept Italy’s northern Adriatic coast at the weekend, battering tourist resorts and residential areas.
In South Africa, USAID cuts raise fears of new surge in HIV infections/in /by
South Africa's government has vowed it won't let the US withdrawal of about $427 million in support collapse its HIV program, the largest in the world, but it is struggling to fill the gap.