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Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war

In Sudan's capital, young militiamen, some no older than 15, ride around in pickup trucks mounted with missiles: a familiar sight to civilians who remember how the current war began.

In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish

As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch -- baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene".

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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait

US forces struck Iran and reimposed a naval blockade on its ports as Tehran hit Washington's Gulf allies on Wednesday, vowing the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed "until the US ends its aggression".

AI ignites 'ignored sector' for Japan chipmaker Kioxia

Robotic transporters carrying silicon wafers whizz by on overhead rails at a new factory that Kioxia, one of Japan's most valuable companies, hopes can help it meet overwhelming AI-driven demand.

Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears

Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.

US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade

US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports.

First day of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome has ended: US official

Lebanon and Israel concluded the first day of Washington-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, a US official said, as Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw from two parts of southern Lebanon.

US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy

The United States and Iran launched new attacks on each other's interests in the Gulf on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump backed down on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Why does Brazil's PIX payment system bother Donald Trump?

Whether buying a chilled coconut at the beach or paying rent, Brazil's free PIX system has become the dominant way of making payments in Latin America's largest economy, with just a smartphone.

US Supreme Court justices defiant as threats hit home

US Supreme Court justices told Congress on Tuesday that escalating threats have forced them to confront dangers once unthinkable for the nation's top judges -- including explaining bulletproof vests to their children.

France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade

France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ticking time bomb? Europe's ageing population brings challenges

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an ageing population.

Oil gains on fresh attacks, dollar slides as inflation slows

Oil prices surged on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran, fuelling fears for the future of Middle East peace efforts and raising the risk of another spike in inflation.

Dua Lipa backs Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort

British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was "inspiring", as demonstrations against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump's family rattle the Tirana government.

Israel says ready to move on pilot zones amid new Lebanon talks

Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw troops from two areas of south Lebanon, as the two countries held a new round of talks in Rome on Tuesday.

Ukraine PM resigns in Zelensky-ordered reshuffle

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on Tuesday as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

DR Congo health workers on Ebola front line threaten strike

Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned Tuesday the extent of the epidemic could be four times larger than reported.

Oil extends gains after fresh US strikes, stocks mostly rise

Oil prices jumped again on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.

Ukrainian men in Poland face legal limbo

Thousands of Ukrainian men in Poland face declining living standards and rising uncertainty, but going home means risking being sent to the front and death.

Oil extends gains after latest US strikes, tech suffers more losses

Oil prices jumped and stocks fell again Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.

Armenian apricots become geopolitical battleground with Russia

In Armenia's Ararat valley, where apricots ripen beneath the biblical mountain of the same name, farmer Aramais Kazaryan's harvest has been swept into the centre of a geopolitical battle between Russia and the West.

Trump slashes two Utah protected areas by more than 90%

President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders slashing two national monuments in Utah to roughly a tenth of their current size, throwing open millions of acres of protected land to fossil fuel extraction and mining.

US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.

Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports.

Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims

Five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest Spanish wildfires in recent times, authorities said on Monday.

Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks; tech shares fall

World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.

Ukraine allies pledge more air defence, pressure Russia

Ukraine's allies on Monday at a Paris summit announced more air defence support for Kyiv and exercises of the force to be deployed after a ceasefire in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war.

Trump expected to shrink protected lands in Utah: reports

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday drastically shrinking two national monuments in Utah, paving the way for fossil fuel extraction and mining.

Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade, threatens Hormuz fees

President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway.

From bombmaking to motorcycle tweaks: how Nigerian jihadists use AI

Nigerian jihadists have "institutionalised" the use of AI, using it for everything from battlefield strategy to bombmaking, according to a new study, in a push for tech-driven efficiency mirroring the world's largest corporations.

Hungary MPs pass constitutional tweak to oust Orban-allied president

The Hungarian parliament on Monday passed a constitutional tweak to oust the president, as Prime Minister Peter Magyar pushes to loosen the grip of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban on the country.

Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia

Ukraine's allies gathered in Paris on Monday to ramp up support for Kyiv, particularly in air defence, and increase pressure on Russia to end the war, which is well into its fifth year.

Trump declares Iran blockade back, says US will charge Hormuz fees

President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway.

Uganda opposition leader treason trial starts without lawyers

The treason trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye opened on Monday but without his main defence lawyers after they were arrested or barred from the country.

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