Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene
Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.
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At least 30 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 30 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
At least 23 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 23 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
IAEA warns as fighting nears Ukraine nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a warning as Ukrainian troops approach a nuclear power plant controlled by Russian forces.
North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine
A "tactical nuclear attack submarine" launch heralds the beginning of a new chapter for bolstering up the naval force of North Korea, its state media says.
Deadly Russian missile strikes Zelenskiy’s hometown
A policeman has been killed and dozens of people have been injured after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.
Russian missile wipes out Ukrainian food market
A Russian missile has turned an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine into a blackened ruin strewn with victims.
Ukraine mourns 16 killed by Russia in market attack
Ukrainians mourn the 16 people killed and 33 injured in a Russian attack on a food market.
Activists say Sudanese army strikes kill at least 32
Activist group Emergency Lawyers has accused the Sudanese army of killing at least 32 people in artillery strikes on Omdurman.
Russian shelling in eastern Ukrainian city kills 17: PM
At least 17 people have been killed and many wounded in a Russian attack on the city of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, officials say.
Ukraine reports success, Russia decries Kyiv’s failure
With Moscow's stretched resources and dissent in the ranks, both Ukraine and Russia have measured recent successes by taking control of small pockets of land.
Attack drones draw Australia into Ukraine war: Russia
Russia has accused Australia of "enthusiastically contributing to the anti-Russian campaign'' by allowing its drones to be used in the Ukraine war.
Kim Jong-un, Putin to discuss weapons sales: report
In a rare trip abroad, North Korea's Kim Jong-un will travel from Pyongyang to Vladivostok, where he will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine defence minister quits amid Moscow grain talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says it may soon be possible to revive a grain deal with Russia while Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov is to resign.
Russia strikes Ukraine grain port ahead of talks
One of Ukraine's major grain-exporting ports has been attacked as the Russian and Turkish leaders prepare to meet amid efforts to revive an export deal.
Sudan’s top general heads to South Sudan for talks
Sudan's top military general will discuss conflict resolution in the war-ravaged country when he sits down with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir.
Putin tells Erdogan: we’re ready to discuss grain
It is hoped the meeting between the Turkish and Russian heads of state will result in new life being breathed into the crucial Black Sea grain deal.
Russian drones hit Danube port ahead of grain talks
Ukraine's air force says air defences in the Odessa region have shot down 22 drones Russia has launched.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says troops ‘moving forward’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuffed critics of the pace of Kyiv's counteroffensive, saying Ukrainian troops are "on the move" against Russian forces.
Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador
Niger's military junta has ordered police to expel France's ambassador from the country.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine has developed long-range weapon
Ukraine has developed a weapon that can hit a target 700km away, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a strike on a Russian airport.
Ukrainian drones attack Russia, planes on airfield hit
Russia says Ukraine's latest drone attacks - including one that hit military planes - could not have reached so far into its territory without Western help.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian regions, destroy planes
Attacks by unmanned aircraft have been reported across Russia and the Crimean peninsula, as Ukraine says air strikes by Moscow have killed two people in Kyiv.
Turkish leader set to visit Russia for grain deal talks
Officials say Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi in a bid to renew a Black Sea grain deal.
Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF ‘traitors’
Sudan's military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has promised his soldiers a decisive victory against the "traitors" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Three killed in Russian strike on factory: Ukraine
A Russian missile attack on central Ukraine has killed three people, authorities say, while a fourth person died following shelling.
Zelenskiy promises ‘productive September’ for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it will be a "productive September" for his country, with hopes of more foreign military aid and diplomatic moves.
Sudanese paramilitary force backs ceasefire and talks
Sudan's paramilitary forces say they are ready for a truce to end the 20-week-long conflict with the country's military.
Recovery mission continues for US chopper crash trio
Recovery crews remain on a remote Northern Territory island after a military Osprey aircraft crashed, killing three US marines and injuring 20 others.
Repatriation mission after fatal US military crash
Recovery crews remain on a remote Northern Territory island after a military Osprey aircraft crashed, killing three US marines and injuring another 20.
Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan
Doctors and nurses in Sudan say they have not been paid for four months, as the government's budget is decimated by the army's war with paramilitary forces.