2023

Fighting resumed Sunday between the Malian army and Tuareg separatist and rebel groups in the country’s northern region, military officers and elected officials said. 

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

US women’s football icon Megan Rapinoe limped out of the final game of her storied career Saturday, suffering a suspected torn Achilles tendon less than… Read More »US star Megan Rapinoe ends football career with injury in final match

Saturday’s elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.

Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who had repeatedly criticised his papacy, following concerns over the clergyman’s leadership and… Read More »In rare move, Pope Francis dismisses conservative US bishop who was a prominent critic

A Ukrainian special forces commander played a key role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September last year, reports said Saturday. 

An Icelandic town home to some 4,000 people near the capital Reykjavik could be heavily damaged by a volcano expected to erupt within hours or… Read More »Iceland declares state of emergency ahead of imminent volcanic eruption near Reykjavik

Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

Eritrea withdraw from qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just six days before they were due to play their first group fixture.

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until… Read More »US Speaker proposes two-step package to avoid partial govt shutdown