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Armed gang attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission on eve of protests
An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.
'Simple Buddhist monk' Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises to 43
Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed at least 43 people -- with more rain pounding the region.
Father's desperate search for daughter after deadly Texas flood
With a drizzle falling on Camp Mystic, the flood-ravaged Christian summer camp on the Guadalupe River in Texas, a father navigated the debris in search of his eight-year-old daughter.
Search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises to 32
Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed at least 32 people -- with more rain pounding the region.
Spain ruling party bars members from hiring sex workers
Hit by a corruption scandal involving alleged kickbacks and sex workers, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's party shook up its top leadership Saturday and banned members from paying for sex.
Death toll in Pakistan building collapse rises to 21
The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in the Pakistani mega-city of Karachi rose to 21 on Saturday, after rescue teams worked for a second day in search of survivors.
African Union criticised for calling Burundi election 'credible'
A senior opposition official in Burundi on Saturday criticised the African Union for describing the country's election as "credible" despite widespread claims of irregularities and intimidation during the vote.
Turkey opens Spotify probe after 'provocative playlist' complaint
Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices as a deputy minister demanded legal action over "provocative" playlists allegedly offensive to the president's wife and disrespectful of Islam.
China's first Legoland opens to tourists in Shanghai
Thousands of local tourists poured into China's first-ever Legoland as it opened its gates in Shanghai on Saturday, the latest theme park hoping to capitalise on a domestic tourism boom.
Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16
Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed, killing 16 people.
Dalai Lama, on eve of 90th, aims to live for decades more
The Dalai Lama said Saturday he dreamed of living for decades more, as the Buddhist spiritual leader prayed with thousands of exiled Tibetans on the eve of his 90th birthday.
Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 14
Rescue teams pulled more bodies from the rubble of a five-storey building collapse in Pakistan overnight, taking the toll on Saturday to 14 as the recovery operation continued for a second day.
Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
The death toll from flash floods in south-central Texas rose to 24 on Friday, officials said, as the search for at least 20 girls missing from a summer camp continued.
Prayers for the Dalai Lama in the heart of Mongolian Buddhism
Incantations ring out at Mongolia's largest monastery as worshippers pray alongside pictures of the Dalai Lama, whose 90th birthday on Sunday has raised fresh questions about the future of the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution.
Family and football unite to bid Diogo Jota farewell
Close family and friends and stars of the world of football will gather Saturday for the funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother 48 hours after the siblings' car crash.
At least 13 dead, 20 missing in Texas flash flood
At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still unaccounted for.
Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool as fans mourn tragic Jota
Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the club as devastated fans swarmed to Anfield to pay their respects.
Search on for survivors of Pakistan building collapse
A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people and injuring nine others, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for more trapped victims.
E.Guinea launches ICJ case against France over Paris mansion
Equatorial Guinea launched a case against France at the top United Nations court on Friday, the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle over a swanky Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.
Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks
A new fire broke out on Friday near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds.
Pakistan building collapse kills 7
A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring eight, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for trapped victims.
New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters
A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating", Greek firefighters told AFP on Friday, but a new blaze fanned by strong winds is spreading east of the capital, Athens.
Pakistan building collapse kills 6: police
A five-storey building collapse in Pakistan on Friday killed at least six people and left six injured, police said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for trapped victims.
China to require EU brandy exporters to raise prices or face tariffs
China will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9 percent from Saturday, the latest salvo in its long-running trade spat with the bloc.
At least five dead in Pakistan building collapse: police
A five-storey building collapse in Pakistan on Friday killed at least five people and left six injured, with more victims trapped under the rubble, police said.
Abidjan dreams of becoming Africa's next cinema hub
In the lush forests north of Abidjan, technicians were busy filming on the set of "Le Testament" ("The Will"), a comedy co-production between Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
US Supreme Court approves deportation of migrants to South Sudan
The US Supreme Court on Thursday gave the green light for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants stranded at an American military base in Djibouti to war-torn South Sudan.
McLemore convicted of rape and abuse while with NBA Blazers
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape and sexual assault of a woman in 2021 while he was with the Portland Trail Blazers, authoriies said on Thursday.
6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
At least six people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to the Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 29 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.
Thousands evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete
A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday.