Russian attack on a Ukrainian city kills three people
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed three people and wounded at least seven others in Zaporizhzhia.
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Schools shut, exams off as Sudan war shatters education
Education in Sudan is in crisis as dozens of schools are used as shelters for the displaced, teachers go unpaid and a lack of internet hampers remote learning.
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.
Russian missiles kill nine, destroy Donetsk hotel
The death toll from an overnight Russian air strike on a hotel in eastern Donetsk has risen to nine with dozens more wounded in the attack.
Four million displaced in Sudan, UN official says
Clashes between Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force continue as the UN confirmed some four million people have been displaced by the ongoing violence.
Ukraine says Russian missiles targeted rescue workers
Ukrainian officials say Russia's strategy of missile strikes in the same spot 30 to 40 minutes apart are meant to hit rescue workers.
Former Niger rebel launches anti-coup movement
In the first sign of internal resistance since a military junta seized power in Niger, a former rebel has launched an anti-coup movement.
West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit
A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.
Ukraine says air defence systems ‘effective’
Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.
Niger closes airspace, coup leaders reject deadline
Calls for a peaceful resolution come as deadline arrives for Niger's military junta to reinstate the ousted president or face military intervention.
France backs West Africa’s bid to undo Niger coup
France says it will support West African nations if they take military action to reverse the coup in Niger - the seventh in West and Central Africa since 2020.
Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones: air force
Kyiv's air force says its defence has destroyed 30 out of 40 cruise missiles and all 27 of the Shahed drones launched on Ukraine in Russia's latest attack.
Blood transfusion centre blast a ‘war crime’: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says three people are dead after a Russian guided aerial bomb hit a blood transfusion centre in eastern Kharkiv.
Saudi Ukraine talks start as Russia vows tanker revenge
Security officials from several countries have started talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at finding a political settlement to the Ukraine war, Saudi state TV reports.
Russian tanker hit by sea drone near Crimea Bridge
Pro-Russian officials in occupied areas of Ukraine say the latest series of explosions in Crimea are linked to an attack by Ukrainian drones.
Impose more sanctions on Sudan leaders: rights group
The US and UN should be holding Sudanese leaders who are causing widespread violence throughout their country to account, a leading human rights group has said.
West Africa’s ultimatum to Niger junta nears deadline
Niger's coup leaders are swiftly cutting military ties with France, as a bloc of West African countries demand the reinstatement of its president.
Russian naval base attacked, warship damaged: reports
Moscow has accused Ukraine of using sea drones to strike a major port but claims to have fended off the attack despite reports a Russian warship was damaged.
Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices
Russian drone attacks have destroyed buildings in the port of Izmail and halted ships as they prepared to arrive there to load with Ukrainian grain.
Russia strike on Ukraine port sends grain prices higher
Kyiv says Russia is seeking to reimpose its blockade by persuading shippers and their insurance companies that Ukrainian ports are unsafe to resume exports.
Sudan authorities seek to re-arrest Bashir-era leaders
Sudanese politicians and the Rapid Support Forces have accused leaders who broke out of prison in the early days of the war of trying to regain power.
Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 56
The death toll from the Islamic State-claimed suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has risen to 56.
Ukraine denies attack on Russian ships in Black Sea
Kyiv has said Ukraine never has, is not and never will attack any civilians vessels or objects.
Russian missiles hit Zelenskiy’s hometown, four killed
Russia has launched further attacks on southern Ukraine, including in Kryvyi Rih, where at least four people were killed including a girl and her mother.
Niger coup leaders say France is planning strikes
The French foreign ministry has not confirmed or denied suggestions its forces are planning strikes to free Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum.
Mourners bury dead in Pakistan after massive bomb blast
Hundreds of mourners have attended funerals in Pakistan after a massive explosion killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric.
Russia claims Ukrainian drones downed in Moscow attack
Moscow's mayor says Russia has thwarted an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the city amid reports of damaged buildings.
Crew named as search continues for defence helicopter
A search for a missing Australian MRH-90 Taipan defence helicopter and its four crew continues with sonar deployed as navy divers arrive at the site.
US’s Blinken calls for ousted Niger president’s release
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Australia for high-level talks, has called for the immediate release of ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.
Apartments, security service hit in Ukraine’s Dnipro
Missile strikes have damaged an apartment complex and a security service building in Ukraine's Dnipro, injuring nine people, according to Ukrainian officials.
Trump says he handed over security tapes
Donald Trump plans to continue his 2024 presidential campaign no matter what but insists there was no wrongdoing in his handling of security tapes.