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Oil rebounds on concerns about US-Iran peace deal, restoration of supply
Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday amid concerns about the lack of details in a preliminary agreement to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
China and Russia have condemned a US decision to charge Cuba's former president Raúl Castro with murder.
Police seal off Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protest anniversary demonstrations
Police in Kenya have sealed off key roads leading into central Nairobi ahead of planned nationwide protests marking two years since the deadly Gen-Z-led anti-government demonstrations. Thousands of Kenyans protested against proposed tax hikes in June 2024, culminating in the storming of parliament and the eventual with...
Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the role played by two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua.
South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
South Africa's police chief has been formally charged with failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role following a health contract that has become the subject of a criminal investigation.
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force from today
The EU’s new digital border system, which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan, is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System (EES) to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. The system was gradually introdu...
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
The FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and has arrested five men, the US justice department said on Tuesday.
More than a dozen horses killed in New York barn fire
At least 17 horses died in an early morning barn fire in the upstate New York city of Saratoga Springs - widely considered the mecca of American horse racing, officials have confirmed.
Norway’s crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the country's royal household has said.
Suspected Boko Haram militants kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks, local officials say
The persistent security vacuum in northeast Nigeria widened on Tuesday as suspected Boko Haram militants launched a coordinated assault on two rural communities. The attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people and underscored the increasing fragility of remote areas near the Sambisa forest. Riding motorcycles,...
More than 840,000 workers die annually from workplace stress and harassment, ILO report finds
A sweeping new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveals a staggering public health crisis hidden within the global economy. More than 840,000 people die every year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work. These risks include long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace ha...
‘I thought I was going to die’ – Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
When the ground beneath Venezuela started violently rocking on Wednesday evening, Verónica feared the walls of her Caracas apartment would bury her.