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Man City agree fee with AC Milan for midfielder Reijnders

Manchester City have agreed a deal with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders -- their first major signing of the summer transfer window, reports said Wednesday.

Man City agree fee with AC Milan for midfielder Reijnders

Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines

Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines

The poisoned chalice of South Korea's presidency

The poisoned chalice of South Korea's presidency

Trump says deal with Xi 'extremely hard' as steel tariffs double

Trump says deal with Xi 'extremely hard' as steel tariffs double

Aicha Macky, Niger's taboo-breaking filmmaker

From infertility struggles to the shape of a woman's body, award-winning filmmaker Aicha Macky tackles issues considered taboo in Niger's conservative society.

Aicha Macky, Niger's taboo-breaking filmmaker

Stocks extend gains despite US steel tariffs

Stock markets extended gains Wednesday as investors shrugged off US President Donald Trump's tough words on China and the doubling of tariffs on global steel and aluminium.

Stocks extend gains despite US steel tariffs

Cargo plane bombed in Sudan's Darfur

A cargo plane was bombed on Wednesday shortly after landing at a paramilitary-controlled airport in Sudan's western Darfur region, three eyewitnesses reported.

Cargo plane bombed in Sudan's Darfur

Egypt unveils plan for desert city in latest mega project

Egypt on Sunday unveiled plans for a vast new urban development west of Cairo where a man-made channel of the River Nile will eventually wind through what was once arid desert.

Egypt unveils plan for desert city in latest mega project

Uganda army kills 2 after explosion reported in capital

Uganda army kills two "armed terrorists" in Kampala after a bomb explosion ahead of today’s Martyr's Day celebrations, local media report.

Uganda army kills 2 after explosion reported in capital

Report: Football, Premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

A lack of action by big tech firms is enabling the “industrial scale theft” of premium video services, especially live sport, a new report says.

Report: Football, Premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

ICC hearing against fugitive warlord Kony to proceed in Sept: ICC

ICC judges will hear the war crimes charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony in September after the court Tuesday slapped down an appeal from his defence team

ICC hearing against fugitive warlord Kony to proceed in Sept: ICC

Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague: Zelensky

Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit later in June, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague: Zelensky

More than 200 inmates escape Pakistani jail in earthquake panic

216 inmates escape from a jail in Pakistan as several earthquake tremors cause panic, authorities say one dead, 87 caught, and 12 injured.

More than 200 inmates escape Pakistani jail in earthquake panic

Schwarzenegger surprises Vienna metro users with climate message

Australian Hollywood star Schwarzenegger surprised Vienna metro users with a climate message.

Schwarzenegger surprises Vienna metro users with climate message

DR Congo, Colombia, Latvia among new UN Security Council members

UN General Assembly elects five countries -- Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia -- to serve as non-permanent Security Council members for the 2026-2027 term.

DR Congo, Colombia, Latvia among new UN Security Council members

Trump 'open' to meeting Ukraine, Russia leaders to push ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is "open" to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey after the two sides failed on Monday to make headway towards an elusive ceasefire.

Trump 'open' to meeting Ukraine, Russia leaders to push ceasefire

Dozens dead in twin attacks on Mali army bases, Timbuktu airport targeted

Timbuktu came under attack and shells were also fired at the airport where heavy gunfire was heard, the army, local officials and residents said.

Dozens dead in twin attacks on Mali army bases, Timbuktu airport targeted

Brazil's Bolsonaro to take the stand in coup trial

Brazil's right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro will take the stand next week in his trial on charges of trying to stage a coup to retain power after an election loss.

Brazil's Bolsonaro to take the stand in coup trial

Nigerian military air strike kills at least 20 civilians

A Nigerian military air strike in the country's embattled northwest has killed at least 20 civilians, three residents told AFP on Monday.

Nigerian military air strike kills at least 20 civilians

Father of six killed 'for piece of bread' during Gaza aid distribution

Cries of grief echoed across southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital Monday as dozens came to mourn Hossam Wafi, after the father of six was killed while attempting to get supplies to feed his family.

Father of six killed 'for piece of bread' during Gaza aid distribution

Polish PM calls confidence vote after nationalist wins presidency

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday called for a parliamentary confidence vote in a bid to demonstrate continuing support for his pro-EU government

Polish PM calls confidence vote after nationalist wins presidency

Nigeria flooding death toll jumps past 200

Flash flooding in north-central Nigeria last week killed more than 200 people, the Niger state humanitarian commissioner said Tuesday, while hundreds more remain missing and are feared dead.

Nigeria flooding death toll jumps past 200

Russia says no quick 'breakthroughs' in 'complex' Ukraine talks

Russia on Tuesday said it was wrong to expect a quick breakthrough in Ukraine talks, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire at negotiations in Istanbul.

Russia says no quick 'breakthroughs' in 'complex' Ukraine talks

Four million people have fled Sudan since start of war: UN

More than four million people have fled Sudan since the start of the conflict in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, calling the figure a "devastating milestone".

Four million people have fled Sudan since start of war: UN

UK threatens Abramovich with legal action over Chelsea sale funds

The UK government is threatening former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with legal action over the frozen £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) generated from the sale of the club.

UK threatens Abramovich with legal action over Chelsea sale funds

Fernandes rejects Saudi move to stay at Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim's rebuild at Old Trafford.

Fernandes rejects Saudi move to stay at Man Utd

Iran demands 'guarantee' US will lift sanctions in nuclear talks

Iran urged the United States on Monday to provide a formal guarantee that it will lift sanctions in ongoing talks on the Islamic republic's nuclear programme.

Iran demands 'guarantee' US will lift sanctions in nuclear talks

Judge convicts man who burned Koran in London

A Turkish-born man who burned a Koran in London was on Monday found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence, in a case taken up by free-speech campaigners.

Judge convicts man who burned Koran in London

Low turnout, confusion as Mexicans elect their judges

Mexico held unprecedented elections allowing voters to choose their judges, in a country where drug cartels and other vested interests regularly seek to alter the course of justice.

Low turnout, confusion as Mexicans elect their judges

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Nawrocki's campaign was overshadowed at times by controversies over the circumstances in which he bought an apartment from an elderly man and his football hooligan past.

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

South Africa's amapiano has the world dancing

According to Spotify, amapiano featured in more than 855 million streams recorded in 2024 alone, making the genre a powerful promotion tool for career dancers.

South Africa's amapiano has the world dancing

Gunmen kill 25 in restive central Nigeria state

Gunmen over the weekend killed 25 people in two attacks across north-central Nigeria's Benue state, local authorities said.

Gunmen kill 25 in restive central Nigeria state

Russia, Ukraine in Istanbul for fresh peace talks

Ahead of the talks, Russian officials have called for Ukraine to be cut off from Western military support and cede territory still controlled by its army.

Russia, Ukraine in Istanbul for fresh peace talks

Ukraine peace talks: What are Kyiv and Moscow's positions?

Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow will hold a second round of direct talks on the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine, triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.

Ukraine peace talks: What are Kyiv and Moscow's positions?

US judge cancels planned Boeing trial over 737 crashes

A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead.

US judge cancels planned Boeing trial over 737 crashes

Deaths, arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win

Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

Deaths, arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win

Man Utd sign Brazil forward Cunha from Wolves

Manchester United agrees with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha on a five-year deal worth £62.5 million.

Man Utd sign Brazil forward Cunha from Wolves

Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool

Real Madrid have signed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a deal until 2031, the Spanish giants said on Friday.

Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

Trump tariffs remain in force after US Court of Appeals grants a temporary administrative stay pending ruling on government’s appeal.

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

A total of 79 people aged between nine and 78 were injured when a dark Ford Galaxy ploughed into Liverpool supporters as they celebrated their club's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

Unlike conventional wrestling matches played on mats with regulated draws, India's mud wrestling is more raw -- but has been the training ground for Olympic success.

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

South African woman gets life term for selling 6-year-old daughter

A South African court on Thursday sentenced a woman to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old daughter, in a case that horrified the country.

South African woman gets life term for selling 6-year-old daughter

Student on trial for fake caption of President Ruto's 'funeral'

A Kenyan university student was in court on Thursday, charged with publishing false information over a fake picture caption pretending that President William Ruto was dead.

Student on trial for fake caption of President Ruto's 'funeral'

Nigeria's Tinubu says economy stable despite cost-of-living crisis

Nigeria's president marked his first two years in office Thursday saying his reforms which have caused the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation are bearing fruit.

Nigeria's Tinubu says economy stable despite cost-of-living crisis

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