Liberia says taking up to 1,200 US deportees
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping expansion to deportations where the government has argued it can send people to a country that is not their home nation.
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US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
"These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, without providing examples.
C.African ex-leader Bozize implicated in opponent's disappearance, court hears
Former Central African Republic president Francois Bozize is being tried in absentia by the special court over alleged crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
Colombian minister under fire over beach holiday post-quake
But he drew criticism on Sunday for handing out footballs marked "Sign for the homeland," his campaign slogan, from his armoured vehicle on a visit to an area near the quake's epicentre.
Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed islands row
Analysts said that Putin's visit to the Kurils could have been aimed at warning Japan off deepening support for Ukraine, potentially by supplying Patriot missiles directly, and cooperation with NATO.
Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills
But Trump's repeated criticism of time-honoured alliances has cast doubt on US commitments to security in East Asia.
Zambia's Hichilema: 'cattle boy' and two-time president
Hichilema entered the race as the clear favourite after steering Zambia through a major economic turnaround, restructuring its debt, restoring ties with international lenders and courting millions of dollars in investment, particularly in the country's valuable copper industry.
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote
International observer missions, including the European Union, said the pause risked the credibility of the process as well as voter confidence.
S.African anti-migrant march gathers near southern Africa summit
The government's handling of the protests and violence has been criticised by other African nations, notably Ghana and Nigeria, which are not within the SADC grouping.
UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death
"It's a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly just for everybody who knew Jason, his family obviously, his friends -- we think of them today," he said. "It's a moment for reflection ... reflecting on how things came to this."
Nursing federation demands proper pay, protection on Ebola front line
"Nurses are risking their lives to protect their communities, often at great personal risk, yet months into this crisis many are still waiting to be paid. "Our calls are clear: Pay health workers what they are owed, guarantee they will be paid regularly from now on, and give them the protection they need to do their jobs."
Hainan steps up efforts to build world-class tourism, consumption destination
Hainan is projected to annually receive 154 million counts of domestic and international visits by 2030, along with tourism-related revenue of 363 billion yuan (about 53.83 billion U.S. dollars).
Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting
Thailand's government has ordered schools nationwide to step up controls following the August 7 attack near Bangkok, when a 14-year-old killed his grandparents, five school staff and a pupil before turning the gun on himself.
Health officials urge strong investment to end preventable maternal deaths in Africa
Speaking at the forum, United Nations Population Fund Country Representative in Rwanda Olugbemiga Adelakin said the health, rights, and empowerment of women and girls should be treated as foundations for human capital, economic transformation, and sustainable development.
Farage and Count Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll
The traditional parties have shunned the contest for the Clacton parliamentary seat -- represented by Farage since July 2024 -- denouncing his move to resign and launch a new vote as a stunt.
DRC Ebola outbreak second-largest on record: WHO
"It's already the second-biggest Ebola epidemic on record, and it's moving faster than any previous Ebola outbreak. At its current rate, it's on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press briefing in Geneva.
Who are the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote?
Hichilema is widely expected to win a second term after steering the copper-rich nation through a debt restructuring and economic recovery, although many Zambians say they have yet to feel the benefits as the high cost of living continues to bite.
UK clears Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plurality and competition, respectively.
Absent Cameroon president boosts personal security corps
For the first time, a general — Raymond Jean Charles Beko'o Abondo, 54 — has been appointed to head the presidential guard.
Selection process for next UN chief underway
Diplomats are reluctant to predict the outcome of the race because of the sway of the five permanent members of the Security Council — the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom — which have not yet indicated their preferences.
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