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Ukraine's military claims success on southeastern front

Ukraine's military claims success on southeastern front

Kyiv says it has advanced through heavily mined Russian lines to reclaim the village of Urozhaine, on the edge of Donetsk region, as fighting rages in the east.

Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail

Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail

Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail

Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail

A Hong-Kong-flagged container ship, which had been docked in Odesa since February 2022, has left the Black Sea port despite threats from Russia.

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger's military-appointed leader says the new regime is willing to talk with all parties, while Russia's president stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.

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Sudan 'spiralling out of control' as 1 million flee: UN

Sudan 'spiralling out of control' as 1 million flee: UN

War in Sudan has caused more than one million people to flee the country, the UN says, estimating more than 4000 have been killed since fighting broke out.

Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill at least three

Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill at least three

At least three people have been killed during a large-scale air attack on Ukraine’s western region of Lviv.

Niger junta vows to prosecute president for treason

Niger junta vows to prosecute president for treason

Niger’s military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason".

Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship

Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship

A cargo ship in the Black Sea had warning shots fired at it by a Russian military ship after the captain failed to stop to be inspected.

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Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war

Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war

Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war

Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war

More fighting has erupted parts of Sudan's South Darfur region prompting fears it will become a protracted civil war.

New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders

New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders

New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders

New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders

West African leaders will try to send a committee to Niger to talk to the leaders of a coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.

Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120

Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120

Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120

Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120

Clashes between Arab tribes have killed at least 120 people and injured dozens in western Sudan over the past few days.

Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea

Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea

Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea

Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea

Russia says it has thwarted Ukraine's latest attempt to strike the Crimean Bridge and downed 20 drones launched over the Black Sea peninsula.

West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger

West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger

West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger

West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger

Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore the country's flailing democracy.

Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine

Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine

Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine

Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have declared a nationwide air raid alert as the air force reports Russia has launched hypersonic missiles at the Kyiv region.

West African bloc builds military force for Niger move

West African bloc builds military force for Niger move

West African bloc builds military force for Niger move

West African bloc builds military force for Niger move

West African nations are activating a stand-by force for possible use against the military junta in Niger while they seek the peaceful restoration of democracy.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Australia to strengthen objection to Israel settlements

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to harden Australia's stance in relation to the Israeli government's planned West Bank settlements.

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.

Ukraine says air defence systems 'effective'

Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.

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