Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border. Source link
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Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country. Source link
Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Just over the Litani river line, the IDF has confirmed it has captured one of the key strategic prizes in
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers. Source link
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”. Source
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald
Japan’s defence minister denies militarism, criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan has been steadily increasing its defence budget, setting spending records for 12 consecutive years. Its latest budget, approved in
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
As Cuba heads into another month of blackouts due to the near-total fuel blockade imposed by the US, many say
Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health – but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history – including Donald Trump this week – has taken an annual physical exam that is