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Kenyan migrants face exploitation, racism, rape in Saudi says Amnesty

The report was released as US President Donald Trump was scheduled to arrive in Riyadh for an official visit.

Kenyan migrants face exploitation, racism, rape in Saudi says Amnesty

China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisis

China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisis

UK police arrest suspect in arson at homes linked to Starmer

UK police arrest suspect in arson at homes linked to Starmer

Kenya seeks Dominican help with Haiti anti-gang mission

Kenya seeks Dominican help with Haiti anti-gang mission

Murray splits from tennis great Djokovic

Murray and Djokovic go their separate ways after storied tennis history.

Murray splits from tennis great Djokovic

Tanzania opposition official detained at airport: party

Tanzania's main opposition party said Tuesday that one of its leaders was detained at an airport while trying to leave for a democracy conference in Belgium.

Tanzania opposition official detained at airport: party

US administration cuts more Harvard funding

The White House is cracking down on US universities on several fronts.

US administration cuts more Harvard funding

Amorim raises doubts about Man United future after West Ham loss

Man United boss admits he could leave the club if poor form continues. Red Devils have suffered 17 defeats in 36 league games and are in 16th spot on the table.

Amorim raises doubts about Man United future after West Ham loss

Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift

Trump said that instead it would be donated to his future presidential library as an exhibit, in the same way that Ronald Reagan's library holds a former Air Force One jet.

Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift

Amorim raises doubts about Man Utd future after West Ham loss

Manchester United boss admits he could leave the club if poor form continues.

Amorim raises doubts about Man Utd future after West Ham loss

Israel hits Gaza hospital in raid Hamas says killed journalist

The Israeli military said it struck a Gaza hospital housing Hamas militants in a raid Tuesday that, according to the Palestinian group, killed a journalist.

Israel hits Gaza hospital in raid Hamas says killed journalist

First group of white South Africans arrive in US for resettlement

A group of around 50 white South Africans arrived on Monday for resettlement in the United States after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status as victims of what he called a "genocide."

First group of white South Africans arrive in US for resettlement

Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' as Cannes Festival opens

More than 380 figures from the cinema world including "Schindler's List" actor Ralph Fiennes condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Tuesday.

Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' as Cannes Festival opens

Conflict in eastern DR Congo batters traders' livelihoods

The warring parties have each imposed their own taxes at the borders they control, cutting off residents from the rest of the country and choking economic activity.

Conflict in eastern DR Congo batters traders' livelihoods

Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators

Unlike traditional software programs that follow pre-ordained paths of logic dictated by programmers, generative AI (gen AI) models are trained to find their own way to success once prompted.

Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators

Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit

US President Donald Trump gets lavish royal welcome in Saudi Arabia in first State visit of his second term, received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi royalty and investors.

Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit

Medical charity condemns Israel's use of hunger as 'weapon of war' in Gaza

Israel halted all aid from entering the war-ravaged Palestinian territory on March 2, days before resuming its offensive triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.

Medical charity condemns Israel's use of hunger as 'weapon of war' in Gaza

Princess Catherine says nature her 'sanctuary' amid cancer recovery

Nearly 14 months after she announced her cancer diagnosis, Britain's Princess Catherine has launched a video series about nature.

Princess Catherine says nature her 'sanctuary' amid cancer recovery

'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells in Paris robbery trial

American celebrity Kim Kardashian told a Paris court on Tuesday she feared she was going to be killed by masked men who robbed her at gunpoint.

'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells in Paris robbery trial

Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI as Trump basks in welcome

Saudi Arabia promised billions of dollars in deals with the US, from defence to artificial intelligence as it threw a lavish welcome for Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term.

Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI as Trump basks in welcome

'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells Paris robbery trial

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian told a Paris court on Tuesday she feared she would be killed by the masked men who robbed her at gunpoint of some $10 million of jewellery.

'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells Paris robbery trial

Trump, casting himself as peacemaker, to lift Syria sanctions

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria to offer it a chance for "greatness" after Bashar al-Assad's fall, as he cast himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East.

Trump, casting himself as peacemaker, to lift Syria sanctions

Ghana president tells firms to pump oil 'like there's no tomorrow'

Ghana's President John Mahama on Tuesday urged global firms to ramp up crude oil production in the West African nation before the global shift to renewable energy renders the resource worthless.

Ghana president tells firms to pump oil 'like there's no tomorrow'

President Ruto says abductees have been 'returned to families'

Kenya's President William Ruto said Monday that all those abducted in the wake of anti-government protests had been "returned to their families" and promised it would not happen again.

President Ruto says abductees have been 'returned to families'

'Flying Palace': Trump to accept lavish jet from Qataris as Air Force One

The Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the US government.

'Flying Palace': Trump to accept lavish jet from Qataris as Air Force One

Struggling Nissan to cut 10,000 more jobs

Nissan, whose mooted merger with Honda collapsed earlier this year, declined to comment on the reports which also appeared in the Nikkei business daily.

Struggling Nissan to cut 10,000 more jobs

Key Points from the US-China Trade Truce

Key points in the 90-day agreement the United States and China announced Monday to de-escalate their market-roiling trade war.

Key Points from the US-China Trade Truce

Hamas says freed US-Israeli hostage

Hamas militant group frees Israeli-American hostage, Eden Alexander, after ceasefire talks mediated by the US; he was the last living American hostage in Gaza.

Hamas says freed US-Israeli hostage

Trump heads on major Middle East tour

US President Donald Trump leaves Washington for Saudi Arabia as Middle East tour begins; to visit Qatar, UAE, and possibly Turkey, to discuss regional peace and trade.

Trump heads on major Middle East tour

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at St Peter's prayer

This is Pope Leo's second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at St Peter's prayer

Nigerian state bans petrol aiming to curb jihadist attacks

Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, the epicentre of the jihadist insurgency, on Saturday said it was banning the sale of petrol in a bid to curtail a resurgence of militant attacks.

Nigerian state bans petrol aiming to curb jihadist attacks

S. Africa rearrests Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

A Nigerian televangelist recently acquitted of multiple rape charges has been rearrested on immigration offences, South African police said on Saturday.

S. Africa rearrests Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

33 killed in Sudan strikes blamed on paramilitary RSF

At least 33 people have been killed in Sudan in attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, first responders said Saturday.

33 killed in Sudan strikes blamed on paramilitary RSF

Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment

Pope Leo XIV said he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service" and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes.

Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment

China congratulates Pope Leo on election, hopes for 'dialogue'

China congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to head the Catholic Church, saying Beijing hoped to continue "constructive dialogue" with the Vatican.

China congratulates Pope Leo on election, hopes for 'dialogue'

'I like compliments,' says EU chief after Trump calls her 'fantastic'

The European Commission president told reporters in Brussels she had "good conversations" with Trump on the phone and at the pope's funeral last month.

'I like compliments,' says EU chief after Trump calls her 'fantastic'

Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80 'seems right!'

US President Donald Trump signaled that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend.

Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80 'seems right!'

Vatican sets May 18 for Pope Leo XIV inauguration mass

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass is scheduled for May 18 at St Peter's Square, the Vatican announces.

Vatican sets May 18 for Pope Leo XIV inauguration mass

Trump announces trade agreement with UK

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Britain on trade, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz.

Trump announces trade agreement with UK

Pope Leo XIV: Reformer with deep missionary roots in Peru, Vatican

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

Pope Leo XIV: Reformer with deep missionary roots in Peru, Vatican

Kenya is 'in total disarray': opposition candidate Martha Karua

Martha Karua, among the first to declare a run for the Kenyan presidency in 2027, told AFP the country is in "total disarray."

Kenya is 'in total disarray': opposition candidate Martha Karua

Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo who left lasting impression

Peru honours Pope Leo, whose legacy continues to inspire national pride.

Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo who left lasting impression

Shock at first US pope in Leo XIV's university city

The archbishop of Philadelphia, the US city where the first American pope, Leo XIV, spent his student days.

Shock at first US pope in Leo XIV's university city

Leo XIV, the 'Latin Yankee', to celebrate first mass as pope

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope he will be.

Leo XIV, the 'Latin Yankee', to celebrate first mass as pope

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