Live: EU adopts new sanctions against Russia ahead of Brussels summit
The EU on Thursday adopted a 19th package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. It came ...
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Drone attack hits Khartoum airport area ahead of reopening
In tonight's edition, Khartoum’s International airport's vicinity suffers a drone strike just one day before domestic flights were set to resume. Also, the crisis at the phosphate processing plant in ...
UK lawmakers urge govt to strip Prince Andrew of his titles ahead of Virginia Giuffre's memoir
UK lawmakers stepped up calls Monday for the government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles, as the royal family braced for even more damaging revelations in his accuser ...
Mexico: Giant monsters dazzle crowds on Alebrijes parade, ahead of Day of the Dead
Giant monsters, local craftsmanship, and colorful folk costumes were on full display in Mexico City for the 17th edition of the Alebrijes Parade. The fantastical parade originated from a fever ...
Turkish disaster response experts await Israeli go ahead to help recover bodies in Gaza
A team of Turkish disaster response specialists is stationed at the Egyptian border, awaiting Israeli authorisation to enter Gaza and help in search and recovery operations. The 81-member team from ...
African football chief ‘confident’ AFCON 2025 will go ahead despite protests in Morocco
African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, the scene of daily anti-government protests for more than a week. Young ...
Trump vows to block Israeli annexation of West Bank ahead of Netanyahu visit
US President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to block Israel from annexing the West Bank as he pushes to end the Gaza war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN ...
European carmakers clash over emission targets ahead of Brussels meeting
Over 150 executives from Europe's electric car (EV) sector have urged the EU to maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans, countering earlier claims by traditional car manufacturers ...
UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote — Global Issues
As members of the UN Security Council negotiate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ahead of a 31 August deadline, the mission’s future role and capacity ...
French, German and Polish leaders head to Moldova to denounce Russian 'interference' ahead of vote
Leaders from France, Germany and Poland are headed to Moldova Wednesday on the eve of the campaign for next month's high-stakes parliamentary election. Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu described the ...