Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group anno…
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France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, leaves hospital
A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and…
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes
El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima has lost count of the number of dr…
India’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft in Hawaii for RIMPAC exercise
RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the saf…
Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics Elon Musk posted about race…
UK woman, 21, arrested in Thailand after allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death
Officers found body of 34-year-old man in luxury rental home in Pattaya area, local media saysA 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailan…
What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens?
Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them ba…
A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast
The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show pla…
France to face Paraguay as World Cup last 16 gets under way
France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada pre…
Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east
Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in WalesAnother heatwave is on the way across …
New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after …
Trump warns of threats from within as US marks 250th birthday
Americans marked the nation's 250th Independence Day on Saturday with fireworks, parades and celebrations across the country, but the milestone unfold…
Trump issues 11 pardons on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations
Pardons issued to nine people charged with violating Clean Air Act as extreme heat smothers much of USDonald Trump on Friday issued pardons to 11 men …
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
More Chinese investment good for larger relationship, says India’s envoy to China
Noting that trade is expanding but lopsided, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami pitches for more Indian exports to China, especially in areas such as pharma…
Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell
Deputy Labour leader says No 10 needs to become more meritocratic and has asked Burnham to commit to 50/50 gender split for ministers and staffAndy Bu…
In Britain, July 4 Is Mostly Just a Saturday
Independence Day does not loom large in Britain’s public imagination, though cultural institutions did note the day and King Charles III issued a stat…
Washington DC’s Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature
National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as high temperatures have paralyzed the east coastOrganizers of Saturday’s Independence Day pa…
Mali government says rebels attacking northern towns
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group anno…
German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference
Thousands of police deployed to Erfurt in central Germany as party holds conference on key Nazi dateRiot police have clashed with opponents of the far…
Iran holds funeral for Ali Khamenei: Attendees 'hardline factions' of society, specialist says
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday for the start of a dayslong funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kham…
Venezuela FM visits Indian field hospital; expresses gratitude for earthquake relief work
Working alongside Venezuelan authorities, Indian rescue and medical teams are providing emergency medical care and conducting search and rescue missio…
Gaza fades from talks as US-Iran diplomacy reshapes Mideast focus
The war in Gaza ignited a chain of conflicts that reshaped the Middle East, eventually culminating in a U.S.-Israeli confrontation with Iran. Yet as W…
Pop star Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and S…
Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Pope called on European leaders to tackle migration “in a comprehensive manner, integrating immediate relief efforts into a long-term strategic plan c…
Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins
Up to 30 million people expected to attend delayed events for Ali Khamenei, killed at start of war with US and IsraelHuge crowds have gathered at the …
Decision to resign intensely personal: U.K. PM Keir Starmer
‘In the end, it became an intensely personal decision. And that's why it was a decision taken ultimately when [my wife] Vic and I were away with the k…
Ukraine brings war to St. Petersburg with strike on oil terminal
A Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv intensified its campaign against Russia's …
Tour de France kicks off in Barcelona
The annual men's cycling race, Tour de France, kicked off on Saturday in Barcelona amid a festive atmosphere.