Iran’s president says U.S. ‘looting’ planet, spreading insecurity
Masoud Pezeshkian was reacting to comments by US president Trump that Iranian leaders were "focused on stealing their people's wealth to fund terror and bloodshed abroad"
Chance the Rapper offers fans listening party access via AirBnB
Ahead of the release of his upcoming album, American musician Chance the Rapper has partnered with AirBnb to give fans access to listening parties via the platform's new "experiences" category.
Pix of the Day: May 15, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor cripple tribunal’s work
Trump sanctioned the court after a panel of ICC judges in November issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza
Endurance athlete marks ‘Jaws’ anniversary with swim to change shark narrative
The British-South African endurance swimmer aims to become the first person to swim around Martha’s Vineyard in the United States.
Hosts Qatar look to surprise at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships
Some of the sport’s biggest names are set to compete, including world number one Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha from China, French stars Félix Lebrun and Alexis Lebrun, and Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto
Venezuela welcomes home toddler separated from parents during U.S. deportation
The case has reignited debate over immigration enforcement practices and family separations in the U.S., particularly involving migrants from politically sensitive regions like Venezuela.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for talks
No meeting with Putin: Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Turkey on Thursday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Despite being challenged by Zelenskyy to attend in person, Vladimir Putin has shown no signs of travelling to Turkey, too.
Uruguay bids farewell to beloved former president José “Pepe” Mujica
Mujica’s passing marks the end of an era in Uruguayan politics, but for many, his legacy of humility, compassion, and service to the marginalized will endure.
Cannes: Tom Cruise walks red carpet for latest Mission: Impossible premiere
Actor Tom Cruise appeared on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday to premiere his latest Mission: Impossible film, called "The Final Reckoning". It is the eigth film of the Mission: Impossible series.