Ukraine hits two Russian refineries overnight as Russia reports village gains
Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps... Read more.
Cholera outbreak kills 24 in Central African Republic
Minister of Health and Population of the Central African Republic (CAR) Pierre Somse has declared a cholera outbreak after 24 deaths from the disease were recorded.... Read more.
Trump vows 100% tariff on European countries over digital service taxes
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax on US tech companies. In a social media... Read more.
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level in DR Congo and Uganda
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has elevated its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Read more.
US launches further strikes against Iran after tanker hit in Hormuz
The US military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace... Read more.
Death toll climbs to 1 430 in Venezuela quakes
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1 430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday.... Read more.
US sanctions Rwandan refinery over DRC rebel-linked gold smuggling
The US on Thursday sanctioned two individuals and four Rwandan mining firms, alleging that they were involved in a mineral smuggling network that provides financial... Read more.
Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan detailed as US-Iran technical talks set to resume
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday released operational details of a large-scale evacuation plan for seafarers stranded around the Strait... Read more.
Libya bans entry of citizens from four African nations
Libya’s eastern-based government has banned citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia from entering territories under its control through all land,... Read more.
Keir Starmer talks with Andy Burnham as UK prepares for leadership transition
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Labour MP Andy Burnham on Tuesday, as the government moves to ensure an “orderly” transition following... Read more.
