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All you need to know about the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Senegal has defeated DRC to claim leadership of Group B, Ivory Coast keeps Gabon at bay, and Cape Verde, one of the smallest countries in the world, potentially qualifies. Here is everything you need to know about the latest round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Gaza aid flotilla reports second drone attack in Tunisian port
The Global Sumud Flotilla departed Spain on 1 September and seeks to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Italian journalists honour colleagues killed in Gaza conflict
Hundreds of Italian journalists gathered in Rome on Tuesday, reading aloud the names of colleagues killed in Gaza during a demonstration organised by the Italian Journalists Association and Articolo 21.
Has the Israeli airstrike on Qatar put ceasefire negotiations at risk?
Israel targeted Hamas leadership in Doha with an airstrike in an escalatory move on Tuesday. Six people were killed in the attack, although it did not harm the most senior Hamas leaders, according to the group.
Troops deployed in Kathmandu after days of deadly unrest
Armed soldiers took control of Kathmandu on Wednesday, ordering residents indoors and enforcing a curfew after violent protests left government buildings burning and politicians under attack.
Macron appoints defence minister Sébastien Lecornu as new French prime minister
At 39 years old, Sébastien Lecornu has been a loyal ally to the French president since 2017.
Support grows in Uganda for ICC action against rebel leader Joseph Kony
Some Ugandans have expressed support for the opening of the legal proceedings against the rebel leader Joseph Kony by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court began presenting evidence Tuesday to support charges against fugitive Ugandan rebelJoseph Kony
Iran and IAEA sign agreement amid growing tensions
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation
UN humanitarian chief warns of imminent funding crisis in Haiti
The UN Humanitarian Affairs chief in Haiti warned on Tuesday that not enough is being done to support humanitarian efforts and that funds could run out by the end of the month.
Strengthening ties: African leaders eye power imports from Ethiopia
Dozens of visiting African heads of state and government joined Abiy for the inauguration, with many expressing interest in importing power from Ethiopia.