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Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's daughter told a court Tuesday his death "would have been avoided" if doctors caring for him after surgery had done their jobs.

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Christians to begin Easter celebrations

Christians to begin Easter celebrations

EU lists seven 'safe' countries of origin, tightening asylum rules

EU lists seven 'safe' countries of origin, tightening asylum rules

Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers have surged in popularity across social media, capitalising on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Family seeks homicide charges against owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub

The family of one of the 231 people killed when a Dominican nightclub roof collapsed on concert-goers is seeking manslaughter charges against the establishment's owners.

Family seeks homicide charges against owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub

Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial

Zuckerberg testified for a second day in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors.

Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial

Trump showdown with courts in spotlight at migrant hearing

Trump's showdown with the judicial system came into the spotlight as a judge grilled his administration over its failure to return a migrant wrongly deported to El Salvador.

Trump showdown with courts in spotlight at migrant hearing

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force announced its own government on Tuesday to rival the army-backed administration it is battling.

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Amnesty urges probe of 'reckless' Mozambique crackdown on protests

Mozambican police were involved in the killing of almost 400 people during three months of violent crackdown on opposition protests, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

Amnesty urges probe of 'reckless' Mozambique crackdown on protests

French prisons hit by mystery arson and gunfire attacks

A wave of coordinated attacks has hit prisons across France, with unknown assailants torching cars outside several jails, leaving mysterious inscriptions.

French prisons hit by mystery arson and gunfire attacks

Peru court sentences ex-president Humala to 15 years for graft

A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Ollanta Humala and his wife to 15 years in prison for graft linked to a globe-spanning corruption scandal.

Peru court sentences ex-president Humala to 15 years for graft

They sold their likeness to AI platforms and regretted it

South Korean actor Simon Lee was stunned when he saw his likeness -- at times as a gynaecologist or a surgeon -- being used to promote questionable health cures on TikTok and Instagram.

They sold their likeness to AI platforms and regretted it

Stop threats and blackmail, China tells Trump

China told Washington to "stop threatening and blackmailing" after Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war.

Stop threats and blackmail, China tells Trump

UK top court rules definition of 'a woman' based on sex at birth

Britain's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the legal definition of a "woman" is based on a person's sex at birth, a landmark decision with far-reaching implications.

UK top court rules definition of 'a woman' based on sex at birth

Israel says no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza

Israel said it would keep blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, where a relentless military offensive has turned the Palestinian territory into a "mass grave," a medical charity reported.

Israel says no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza

China tells airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries: report

China orders its airlines to halt deliveries of jets from US aviation giant Boeing, suspends purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from American firms, as trade tensions escalate.

China tells airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries: report

Somalia launches first voter registration in five decades

Somalia on Tuesday launched voter registration in Mogadishu for the first time in over 50 years, a step towards universal suffrage ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026.

Somalia launches first voter registration in five decades

Over 2 million displaced people to return to Khartoum over six months: UN

The United Nations said Tuesday that it expected more than two million people displaced in war-ravaged Sudan to return to Khartoum within the next six months, if security conditions allow.

Over 2 million displaced people to return to Khartoum over six months: UN

USAID cuts rip through African health care systems

The sudden dismantling of USAID is unravelling health care systems across Africa that were built from a complicated web of national health ministries, the private sector, nonprofits and foreign aid.

USAID cuts rip through African health care systems

Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis -- with no signs of peace.

Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight

Sudan war drains life from once-thriving island in capital's heart

An island in the middle of Sudan's capital that used to draw crowds to its Nile River farms now stands nearly deserted after two years of war, its homes ransacked and once-lush fields left fallow.

Sudan war drains life from once-thriving island in capital's heart

What we know about Israel's latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Nearly a month after Israel resumed its aerial and ground assaults across Gaza, the Palestinian militant group says it had received a new ceasefire proposal from Israel

What we know about Israel's latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

London hosts talks to find 'pathway' to end Sudan war

Senior international officials gather in London on Tuesday aiming to chart a pathway to peace for Sudan on the second anniversary of its brutal civil conflict.

London hosts talks to find 'pathway' to end Sudan war

Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war

The UK led international calls Tuesday for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid.

Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war

Flick has Barcelona on cusp of Champions League semis, six years on

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this season's Champions League.

Flick has Barcelona on cusp of Champions League semis, six years on

Russia claims deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting

Russia claims deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting.

Russia claims deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting

World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine

World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while US President Donald Trump called it a "horrible thing" and a "mistake".

World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine

Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as he arrives in Vietnam

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners".

Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as he arrives in Vietnam

Japan says US tariffs cut company profits 'day by day'

Japan's envoy for upcoming tariff talks with the United States said on Monday that Japanese company profits were falling "day by day" as he called for a swift solution

Japan says US tariffs cut company profits 'day by day'

Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: The pugnacious survivor facing treason charges

But the 57-year-old lawyer may be facing his toughest challenge yet after he was charged with treason, a capital crime, just six months out from national elections.

Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: The pugnacious survivor facing treason charges

Liverpool set for 'big summer' of transfers, says Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk says he expects a "big summer" for Liverpool in the transfer market as he reportedly closes in on a deal that will secure his future at Anfield.

Liverpool set for 'big summer' of transfers, says Van Dijk

Trump says no one 'off the hook' on tariffs but markets rise

Stock markets on Monday welcomed US tariff exemptions for electronics, but President Donald Trump signaled the reprieve would be temporary.

Trump says no one 'off the hook' on tariffs but markets rise

Togo accepts AU mediator role in DR Congo conflict

Togo's leader has accepted a role as the African Union's mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Togolese foreign ministry said.

Togo accepts AU mediator role in DR Congo conflict

Sudan paramilitaries kill 56 over two days in Darfur town: activists

Atleast 56 civilians killed in two days after Sudan's paramilitaries launched attacks on a town they seized near El-Fasher in Darfur region, activists say.

Sudan paramilitaries kill 56 over two days in Darfur town: activists

Gabon junta chief 'well ahead' in presidential race

Gabon junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema wins Presidency after 90pc of ballots counted, official provisional results show.

Gabon junta chief 'well ahead' in presidential race

Gabon junta chief wins presidency: provisional results

Gabon's junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema has won the presidential election with 90.35 percent of the vote, according to provisional results released Sunday by the interior ministry.

Gabon junta chief wins presidency: provisional results

Trump replaces Obama portrait with painting of... himself

Trump moved the picture of the Democrat, the only Black US president, to the opposite side of the famed residence's grand entrance hallway.

Trump replaces Obama portrait with painting of... himself

De Bruyne inspires Man City revival to crush Palace

City's comeback was complete two minutes into the second half as Kovacic capped a swaggering raid.

De Bruyne inspires Man City revival to crush Palace

Dollar plunges and stocks wobble over trade war turmoil

Investors dumped US government bonds, the dollar tumbled, and stocks seesawed Friday, capping a volatile week as Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy rattled market confidence.

Dollar plunges and stocks wobble over trade war turmoil

36 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 'only women and children':UN

The United Nations has said its analysis of 36 recent Israeli strikes in Gaza showed only women and children were killed and decried the human cost of the war.

36 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 'only women and children':UN

Uganda court denies bail for opposition leader Kizza Besigye

A Ugandan court has denied bail to leading opposition figure Kizza Besigye and another defendant, with the judge citing the heavy charges they face and the ongoing investigation.

Uganda court denies bail for opposition leader Kizza Besigye

Cash-strapped Nigerians turn to YouTube for entertainment

Nigerian films to which Netflix has screen rights are restricted to African viewers, leaving YouTube as the major alternative for the diaspora.

Cash-strapped Nigerians turn to YouTube for entertainment

US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka's recovery: IMF

Sri Lanka's recovery from its worst economic meltdown, which forced a sovereign default and toppled a president, will be undermined if US tariffs resume, the IMF has said.

US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka's recovery: IMF

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