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A sinkhole opens in Bangkok after road collapse during construction
A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.
Farmers and Indigenous groups clash with police in Ecuador over diesel subsidies
Farmers, Indigenous groups and transport unions clashed with police outside Tabacundo on Tuesday, as nationwide protests in Ecuador entered their second day.
Claudia Cardinale, star of ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard,’ dies at 87
Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died in France, her agent said Wednesday
Pix of the Day: September 23, 2025
Africanews samples the day's most striking images
Citizens of Alliance of Sahel States welcome withdrawal from International Criminal Court
The alliance on Monday announced their immediate departure from the United Nations-backed body calling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".
WHO report finds uncontrolled hypertension puts over a billion people at risk
It said that just over one in five have the condition under control either through medication or by addressing modifiable health risks.
UCI Cycling World Championship’s President eyes Rwanda as cycling’s next global hub
Rwanda has become the first African nation to host the prestigious UCI Cycling World Championships, marking a historic moment for the continent. The event is being hailed as a turning point for cycling in Africa.
Trump slams UN, Europe in fiery UN General Assembly speech
US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery, nearly hour-long speech at the United Nations General Assembly, taking aim at the UN itself, global climate policy, and Europe’s approach to immigration and energy.
Migrant crossings surge south of Crete amid stricter Greek policy
Migratory flows south of Crete are once again on the rise, with multiple rescue operations carried out in recent days near the island of Gavdos.
Amnesty International demands release of 36 opposition supporters in Cameroon
Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of 36 supporters of the opposition Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), who have been detained for five years for participating in peaceful protests against President Paul Biya.