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Somali militias terrorise locals after driving out Al-Qaeda
Fear starts to grip lorry driver Zakeriya Hersi whenever he reaches the edge of the central Somalian plains.
Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones
One of Australia's most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating the weapon of the future.
Cuban opposition figure Ferrer supports Maduro-like US operation for Cuba
Cuban opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer supports a US operation in his country akin to the one that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should the communist leadership refuse to give up power, he told AFP in an interview Wednesday.
High-stakes showdown in Nepal's post-uprising polls
In Nepal's eastern plains, rival political flags depicting blue bells and red suns flutter over tea farms and brick homes -- symbols of a local election campaign shaping landmark nationwide polls.
After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers
There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.
Sudan's historic acacia forest devastated as war fuels logging
Vast stretches of a once-verdant acacia forest south of Sudan's capital Khartoum have been reduced to little more than fields of stumps as nearly three years of conflict have fuelled deforestation.
Jail, disgrace and death: the dark fates of South Korean leaders
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law.
S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon
A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond
US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.
Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official
A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation."
Major US naval, air buildup sets stage for potential Iran war
The massive US military buildup in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets, and refueling aircraft, lays the foundation for a potentially sustained campaign against Iran -- should President Donald Trump give the order.
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.
Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions
Moscow will "always" stand by Cuba, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Havana's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow on Wednesday, reiterating support for the Caribbean island struggling against sweeping US sanctions.
Berlin Film Festival rejects accusation of censorship on Gaza
The director of the Berlin Film Festival on Wednesday rejected accusations from more than 80 film industry figures that the festival had helped censor artists who oppose Israel's actions in Gaza.
Paris prosecutor calls on Epstein victims in France to testify
A Paris prosecutor Wednesday called on potential victims of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to come forward, as magistrates investigate possible offences committed in France or involving French victims or perpetrators.
First woman envoy for Palestine dies in France: family
Leila Shahid, the first woman diplomat representing Palestine abroad, died in southern France aged 76, her family said Wednesday.
Intense US naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war
The United States is building a major force of naval and air assets in the Middle East, potentially setting the stage for a sustained military campaign against Iran.
Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following election victory
Japan's Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister on Wednesday, 10 days after her historic landslide election victory.
Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid an anti-government labour strike.
Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian athletes to compete under their national flag.
In reversal, US agrees to review new Moderna flu shot
Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration walked back its previous position and agreed to review the company's new mRNA-based flu shot.
Turkey MPs back moves to 'reintegrate' former Kurdish fighters
Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while ruling out an "amnesty".
Russia, Cuba slam US in Moscow show of solidarity
Russia and Cuba on Wednesday slammed the US energy blockade of the Caribbean island in a show of solidarity in Moscow, where Havana's foreign minister was due to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory
Ukraine and Russia made some progress at US-mediated talks in Geneva, but did not find a compromise on the key issue of territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday.
Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok after protests
Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists said, after regulators said they were suspending social media over national security concerns amid anti-government protests.
Turkey MPs back moves to 'reintegrate' former PKK fighters
Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while avoiding any reference to an "amnesty".
Ukraine war talks end in Geneva, neither side signals progress
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after 'tense' first day
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, after a "tense" first day of negotiations failed to yield a breakthrough on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears
US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic Senate candidate over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from President Donald Trump's administration.
Kenyan activist fears for life after police bug phone
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi said on Wednesday that he fears for his life after authorities installed spyware on his phone during his arrest last year.
Isabelle Huppert sinks teeth into Austrian vampire saga
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert's latest film, which has premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, sees her play a flamboyant aristocratic vampire in Ulrike Ottinger's "Die Blutgraefin" ("The Blood Countess").