South Africa marks Freedom Day ahead of tough general election
South Africa marked Freedom Day on Saturday. The day on which, 30 years ago, millions of South Africans braved long queues to vote in the...
More rain expected in Kenya where weeks of floods have left scores dead
At least 70 people have died in Kenya since mid-March as heavy rain and flooding have continued across the country. In eastern Makueni...
Pedro Sánchez to announce on Monday whether he will continue as Prime Minister
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday that he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into...
‘Defies understanding’: Father kills wife and three children
A father who police say shot his wife and three of their kids dead before turning the gun on himself could be seen smiling and joking in...
French athlete breaks rope climbing world record in ascent of Eiffel Tower
French athlete Anouk Garnier broke the rope climbing world record on Wednesday morning after she ascended over 100 metres to the second...
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned in New York
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction in New York has been overturned, on the basis that he did not receive a...
South Asian state plans to join BRICS Becoming a member of the group will boost transport and food security, Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Russia says
Sri Lanka intends to formally seek membership of the BRICS group of nations, the South Asian country’s ambassador to Russia announced on...
5 years on, President Xi reemphasizes China's western region development strategy
Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs a symposium on boosting the development of China's western region in the new era, southwest China's...
Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath
Floods continue to cause widespread devastation to some parts of Nairobi. Residents of the Kenyan capital woke up Wednesday to extensive...
Sexual violence in conflict increased by 50% in 2023, says UN
The UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict presented the annual report to the Security Council on Tuesday. During the...
