Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
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One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.
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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
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Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.
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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
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South Korea Jamboree: 'Our scouts have been phenomenal' says Bedfordshire leader
A unit leader says youngsters have shown resilience at the ill-fated World Scout Jamboree.
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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
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Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger's neighbours earlier threatened to act if the elected president were not restored by end of Sunday.
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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.
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Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
1970-01-01 08:00
Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.
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