Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13 and injuring dozens
Mexico’s Navy says the train was carrying 250 people when it derailed partially near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca.
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles
Kim urges ’unlimited and sustained’ development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404
These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader
Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.
Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16
Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.
US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’
Peace deal nearly finalised ’that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody’, says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.
When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate
Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown
Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men’s rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.
Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups
Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia
Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.