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Drone strike on UN facility in war-torn Sudan leaves six peacekeepers dead
UN secretary general António Guterres says ‘unjustifiable’ attack on base in city of Kadugli ‘could be war crime’
A drone strike has hit a United Nations peacekeeping logistics base in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, the UN secretary general António Guterres has said.
Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike on Saturday in the city of Kadugli in the central
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US scolds Rwanda for breaking peace deal as M23 rebels seize key Congo city
Mike Waltz warns ‘spoilers’ will be held to account as rebel fighters escalate offensive in South Kivu province
The US has accused Rwanda of violating a US-brokered peace agreement by backing a deadly new rebel offensive in the mineral-rich eastern Congo, and warned action will be taken against “spoilers”.
The remarks by the US
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US ends temporary legal status for Ethiopians amid Trump crackdown
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UK imposes sanctions on four RSF officers for ‘heinous’ mass killings in Sudan
Senior commanders accused of atrocities against civilians face asset freezes – but no action against key backer UAE
The UK has placed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces suspected of involvement in “heinous”
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Fate of 11 Nigerian troops unclear after ‘unauthorised’ plane landing in Burkina Faso
Confusion over diplomatic standoff deepens after conflicting reports about the soldiers’ whereabouts
Eleven Nigerian military personnel are reportedly still in Burkina Faso days after their plane made an “unauthorised” landing in the south-west city of Bobo Dioulasso, despite
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Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker
The seizure of the Skipper on Wednesday marked the first US capture of Venezuelan oil cargo since sanctions were imposed in 2019
Venezuelan oil exports have reportedly fallen sharply since the US seized a tanker this week and imposed fresh sanctions on shipping companies and vessels doing business with Caracas, according to shipping data, documents and maritime sources.
The US
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US treasury lifts sanctions on Brazilian judge who presided over Bolsonaro case
Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife had been under Global Magnitsky sanctions after conviction of ex-president
The US Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions imposed on the Brazilian supreme court justice who oversaw the conviction of the former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes had been under Global Magnitsky sanctions, which target individuals
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Colombian rebels warn civilians of military drills amid ‘imperialist’ Trump threats
Citizens told to stay at home while ELN guerrillas carry out exercises in response to US president’s cocaine warning
Colombia’s ELN guerrilla group has ordered civilians in areas under its control to stay home for three days starting on Sunday, while it carries out military exercises in response to “intervention” threats from Donald Trump.
The US president said earlier this month
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Canada’s Liberals edge closer to majority after Conservative lawmaker crosses floor
Rookie Michael Ma leaves Conservative party for ‘steady, practical approach’ of Mark Carney’s government
Canada’s ruling Liberals have edged closer to a majority government after a Conservative lawmaker crossed the floor, in yet another blow to the struggling Tories.
Rookie lawmaker Michael Ma said late on Thursday that he had decided to leave the Conservative party, for “the
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Flooding remains threat in Pacific north-west as Washington declares emergency
Torrential rain has caused mudslides, washed out roads and submerged vehicles with more deluges expected on Sunday
The Pacific north-west is reeling from catastrophic flooding that inundated communities across the region this week, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate and prompting a federal emergency declaration.
Torrential rain rapidly filled rivers and