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Ukraine drone attack damages Russian tanker near Crimea
Ukraine carried out a drone strike overnight on a Russian tanker in the Kerch Strait, a day after one of Moscow's ships was hit in the Black Sea, a Ukrainian security source told AFP on Saturday.
Ukraine drone attack damages Russian tanker in Kerch Strait
A Russian tanker was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Kerch Strait, briefly halting traffic on the strategic bridge linking Crimea to Russia on Saturday, a day after one of Moscow's warships was hit in the Black Sea.
Greek island healthcare in desperate need of revamp
When Maria's nephew had a car accident last month, the family had to wait around 40 minutes for the only operating ambulance on the Greek island of Kos to pick him up.
Trump, in friendly US south, calls indictment 'ridiculous'
Former president Donald Trump appeared before ardent supporters in the deeply conservative southern state of Alabama on Friday, dismissing the latest federal indictment against him a day earlier as an "illegal and unconstitutional travesty."
W. Africa military chiefs agree plan for possible Niger intervention
West Africa's regional bloc said Friday its military chiefs have agreed a plan for a possible intervention in Niger, after the junta failed to restore civilian rule there following last week's coup.
US 'pausing' some assistance programs to Niger government: Blinken
The United States is suspending some aid programs to the Niger government, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday, more than one week after the country's president was toppled in a coup.
W.Africa military chiefs agree plan for possible Niger intervention
West Africa's regional bloc said on Friday its military chiefs had agreed a plan for a possible intervention in Niger, after it failed to restore civilian rule there following last week's coup.
ECOWAS military chiefs agree plan for possible Niger intervention
West African regional bloc ECOWAS said on Friday its military chiefs had agreed a plan for a possible intervention in Niger, after it failed to secure a return to civilian rule there following last week's coup.
Ethiopia declares 'state of emergency' over Amhara violence
Ethiopia's federal government on Friday declared a six-month "state of emergency" as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local fighters from the northern region of Amhara.
Trump's travails: criminal trials and campaign trail
Donald Trump's latest indictment sets the stage for a hugely divisive and potentially explosive mash-up of courtroom drama and campaign mayhem as juries and voters race to decide the future of the former US president.
The France-Niger accords: what happens now Niamey has pulled out?
Niger's new military rulers have pulled out of several military agreements with France, raising questions about where we go from here.
Pollution risk for Olympic open water test in Seine
Persistent heavy rain in Paris has threatened the pre-Olympic swimming open water test events in the Seine this weekend with concerns over pollution from the overflow of sewage.
Putin nemesis Navalny in 10 dates
Russia's top opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, survived a dramatic poisoning attack in 2020 only to be sent to a penal colony, where he has been sentenced to a further 19 years behind bars.
Ukraine attack hits Russian warship at Black Sea base
Ukraine carried out a seaborne drone strike on a Russian navy ship at a Black Sea base, a security source told AFP Friday, as Moscow said it had repelled a similar attack over annexed Crimea.
New Delhi to hide street dogs ahead of G20 summit
India's capital will catch, sterilise and hide thousands of stray dogs roaming its streets as part of a campaign to clean up the megacity before it hosts next month's G20 summit.
Ex-ally sues Monaco's ruler in 'Rock Files' scandal
A former confidant of Monaco's ruler Prince Albert II is suing the monarch in an unprecedented and potentially damaging court case triggered by the release of leaks that have rocked the usually placid Mediterranean playground for the rich and famous.
Niger junta breaks off military cooperation with France
A West African delegation has failed to secure the return to power of Niger's elected government despite proposals to resolve the crisis as the junta curtailed military cooperation with former colonial power France.
Armenia funnels US cars to Russia, in sanctions' evasion
A kilometres-long caravan of trailers loaded with used cars meanders on a dusty road leading to a customs terminal in the Armenian city of Gyumri.
W. African delegation fails to resolve Niger crisis
A West African delegation has failed to secure the return to power of Niger's elected government as the junta moved to break military cooperation with former colonial power France.
Russia says thwarted Ukraine attacks on Black Sea naval base, Crimea
Russia said Friday it had thwarted Ukrainian sea and air drone attacks on a naval base in the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula.
Ousted Niger leader calls for help as junta warns against intervention
Niger's junta threatened an immediate response to "any aggression" as a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup neared, while the country's ousted leader called for international help to "restore our constitutional order".
Alexei Navalny: Russia's opposition leader behind bars
Russia gives few glimpses nowadays of Alexei Navalny, an opposition icon who leveraged social media and fatigue with the Kremlin to rise to stardom before being poisoned and jailed.
Russian opposition leader Navalny faces 20 more years behind bars
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces trial again on Friday to hear whether he has been found guilty of a series of extremism charges that could see him spend 20 more years behind bars.
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any 'aggression'
Niger's newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any "aggression or attempted aggression", as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup.
US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran
The United States is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday.
Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges
Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.
Defiant Trump in court to face election conspiracy charges
Former president Donald Trump arrived in federal court in the US capital on Thursday to answer historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.
Nigerian president calls for 'amicable resolution' of Niger crisis
Nigeria's president on Thursday told delegations from a West African bloc to do "whatever it takes" to reach an "amicable resolution" in Niger, as they embarked on talks in Niamey and the region to resolve the standoff following last week's coup.
Defiant Trump heads to court to face election conspiracy charges
Former president Donald Trump headed to federal court in the US capital on Thursday to answer historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.
Coup backers rally across Niger
Thousands of people rallied Thursday across Niger to show support for the coup that toppled democratically elected leader Mohamed Bazoum as US President Joe Biden demanded his immediate release.
Migrant boat rescue missions do not encourage crossings: study
Humanitarian operations to rescue migrants attempting the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea do not encourage further crossings, a modelling study said on Thursday.
At least 7 hurt, 100 detained in clashes at Eritrean Stockholm festival
Seven people were injured and dozens detained in Stockholm Thursday as clashes broke out at an Eritrean pro-government festival, police and health officials said, with anti-government protesters trashing property at the site.