Israel’s interior ministry says it has deported a Palestinian-French human rights lawyer after accusing him of security threats. Salah Hammouri, 37, was escorted onto a flight to France by police…
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Tunisia: President Saied urged to resign after ‘fiasco’ election
Tunisia’s main opposition coalition has said President Kais Saied must resign after fewer than 9% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections. The National Salvation Front head, Nejib Chebbi,…
Japan: $320bn military build-up on the cards
Japan has said it would begin a once-unthinkable $320bn military build-up that would arm it with missiles capable of striking China and ready it for a sustained conflict as regional…
Gambia: WHO stands by ‘dangerous’ India cough syrup child deaths claim
The WHO has said it stands by its action after India said that four cough syrups linked to child deaths in The Gambia complied with specifications when tested at home.…
USA: Former President Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards
The website offering digital trading cards showing former US President Donald Trump in guises such as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver says the items have already sold out. Mr…
Qatar: Fifa to reconsider format of 2026 World Cup after ‘best ever’ tournament
Fifa is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, says president Gianni Infantino. The teams will increase from 32 to 48…
Burkina Faso: Authorities express anger over Russian mercenary link
Burkina Faso’s military authorities have summoned Ghana’s ambassador over allegations they have hired Russian mercenaries to help fight jihadists. Wagner Group’s presence in Burkina Faso was “distressing” said Ghana’s President…
Uganda: Toddler survives hippo attack
A two-year-old boy has survived being attacked by a hippopotamus near his home in southwestern Uganda. Iga Paul was playing near the shores of Lake Edward when the hippo struck.…
Sweden: Anger over shooting of zoo chimpanzees
A zoo in Sweden has been criticised for shooting dead three chimpanzees and injuring another after they escaped their enclosure. The zoo, in Furuvik, explained that attempting to tranquilise the…
Peru: Ministers quit as death toll mounts
Two government ministers have quit their posts in Peru after days of sometimes violent protests over the impeachment of the former president. Officials say eight more people died on Thursday…