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Togo detains two French journalists and their Togolese fixer
Two French journalists and their Togolese collaborator have been detained in Togo since July 27, 2026, prompting Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to call for their immediate release. Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, who work for audiovisual production company Tony Comiti Productions, were arrested with their Tog...
Boko Haram kills 23 soldiers in deadly Lake Chad military base raid
Boko Haram militants launched a lethal assault on a Chadian military outpost on Monday night, killing 23 soldiers. The attack occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time on Barka Tolorom island within the volatile Lake Chad region. Chadian armed forces confirmed on Tuesday the scale of the fatalities and noted that...
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced.
Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
Oil prices edged lower in Wednesday trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump raised hopes for an agreement with Iran to end the war. Trump said the US would pause its operation to guide ships through the key Strait of Hormuz trade route – a move that triggered an escalation in attacks in the region – […]
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
The world's biggest humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics made its stock market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, with its shares ending their first day of trading up by more than 460%.
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
The bus driver blamed for the deadly accident on a Virginia interstate that killed at least five people and injured dozens more has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, Virginia State Police said on Saturday.
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali,according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
China’s regulator summons Walmart over food safety issues
China's market regulator has summoned a Walmart China executive to discuss food safety issues that have been recently detected at its supermarket chain Sam's Club, according to a notice.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced the birth of her second child.
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, and Gaza risks sliding back into war.
Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Israel's military has said it investigating an Israeli soldier who was photographed smoking and placing another cigarette on the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in occupied southern Lebanon.
Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
Major disruption is expected on some rail services in southern England until the end of the day after an earlier radio fault, National Rail has said.