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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation

Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.

Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly in November.

Iran hunts crew of crashed US jet, one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces were racing each other early Saturday to recover the crew of the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war.

14 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes killed 14 people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, as Moscow launched the latest in an increasing number of daytime barrages.

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.

Iran hunts crashed US jet crew, as reports say one rescued

Iranian and American forces were racing each other on Friday to recover the crew of the first US jet crashed in Iran since the start of the war.

Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil

Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal won in mid-January before being stripped of the title, which was transferred to Morocco.

For some around Trump, war on Iran is a Christian calling

As he wages war on Iran, President Donald Trump was joined in the Oval Office by Christian pastors. Solemnly, some placed their hands on his shoulder or forearm. They offered their blessings.

Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon

Cuban authorities began to free prisoners on Friday after announcing it would pardon 2,010 inmates, the second release in less than a month as it faces heightened US pressure.

10 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, as Moscow launched the latest in an increasing number of daytime barrages.

New Paris mayor vows end to sexual violence in schools

The new mayor of the French capital pledged Friday to stop sexual violence in schools and pre-schools, saying Paris had suspended more than 30 school monitors suspected of sexual abuse since January.

EU under pressure as fertiliser costs soar on Middle East war

With the war in the Middle East sending global fertiliser prices soaring, the EU is coming under pressure from farmers and some member states to take action.

Hegseth fires top US army general in new shake-up

The Trump administration has fired army chief of staff General Randy George and two other senior figures, officials said Friday, in a surprise shake-up just as US forces are locked in a major war against Iran.

Myanmar junta chief elected president by pro-military MPs

Myanmar's pro-military lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday, with the ex-armed forces commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago.

New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in schools

The new mayor of the French capital on Friday pledged to prevent sexual violence in schools and pre-schools, saying Paris had suspended more than 30 school monitors suspected of sexual abuse since January.

Ukraine says six killed in 'massive' Russian daytime attacks

Ukraine on Friday faced nearly 500 Russian missile and drone attacks that killed at least six people, officials said, the latest in an increasing number of daytime strikes by Moscow.

Israel under fire as Trump warns of destroying Iranian infrastructure

Israel said Friday it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as US President Donald Trump warned Washington had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of Iran's infrastructure.

Myanmar junta chief elected as president

Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday, parliament said, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago.

Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election

Like many of her fellow volunteers, Hungarian beautician Krisztina Menczel sat idle in the past elections that kept nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in power.

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program.

Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid US pressure

Cuba's government announced Thursday that it was pardoning 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian" gesture to mark Easter after previously pledging to release dozens amid heightened US pressure on Havana.

Burkina junta chief says country must 'forget' democracy

The people of Burkina Faso must "forget" about democracy, said the country's junta ruler on Thursday in an interview broadcast on national television.

UN Security Council to vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorize the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks.

Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant

Threatening to destroy Iran's electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US President Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about acts seen as potential war crimes.

Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats

In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages".

El Ghazi records final legal victory over Israel-Hamas posts

Footballer Anwar El Ghazi has recorded a final legal victory in an unfair dismissal action against Bundesliga club Mainz in relation to social media comments made about the war in Gaza.

Cubans demand end of US embargo in bike protest

Hundreds of Cubans demonstrated in front of the US embassy in Havana on Thursday, riding bicycles and electric vehicles as they waved flags and signs demanding an end to the decades-old trade embargo on the country.

Oil climbs, stocks slip as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil surged and stocks fell on Thursday after Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran and offered no solution to reopening the key Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli politicians, ex-security officials slam 'Jewish terrorism' in West Bank

Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, denounced as "Jewish terrorism" by politicians and former Israeli security officials, has surged since the start of the war with Iran, with rights groups alleging that perpetrators operate in near-total impunity.

US trade deficit widens less than forecast as tariff turmoil persists

The US trade deficit widened in February but less than analysts expected, government data showed Thursday, a year since President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs on virtually all trading partners.

Which countries' ships are hit by Hormuz crisis?

Shipping companies from Greece, the UAE and China are most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from Bloomberg and marine traffic organisations.

Oil rallies, stocks drop as Trump dashes hopes fighting will soon end