Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing several people: Reports
The blast tore through a mosque in Maiduguri as worshippers gathered for evening prayers, witnesses say.
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Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election: Authorities
Asfura says he is ready to govern after narrow vote as the US urges 'all parties to respect the confirmed results'.
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Syria says key ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi captured near Damascus
Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus.
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Israeli forces kill, wound Palestinians as Netanyahu issues Hamas threat
Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks.
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Amad Diallo scores goal as Ivory Coast win against Mozambique at AFCON
A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.
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More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed
Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
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Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem amid Israeli raids across West Bank
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022.
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Is peace in Sudan possible?
Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening.
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Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman set for historic homecoming
BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.
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Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan
Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria's 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.
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Algeria declares France’s colonial rule a crime in new law
Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
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Sahel summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
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French Empire: Civilising Mission
How the French Empire built power through language, schooling and cultural assimilation and what it means today.
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UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression
UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
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Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ‘impossible’ to replace, says Amorim
Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.
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Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
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Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest
Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
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What is the new peace initiative proposed by Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris?
The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.
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Ties with Turkiye improve “once Libya can patch its internal differences”
“This [Libyan general’s plane crash in Turkiye] will not change the broader framework of Turkiye’s role within Libya.”
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Israelis show “very widespread support for a racist state”
"The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed.”
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Trump declared a ‘new Middle East’ – but what has changed?
Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump’s plan for a ‘new Middle East’.
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Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far
Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.
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Palestinian Christians worry about erasure as Israeli settlements grow
Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.
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Video: India launches ‘heaviest satellite’ into orbit
India has launched what it says is the heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country, using an Indian-made launcher.
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Stokes concerned for England’s mental wellbeing on Ashes tour of Australia
The England cricket team have come in for heavy criticism of their performance and conduct on losing Ashes tour.
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