The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Defence confirmed, in an official statement yesterday, that ‘‘investigations are ongoing regarding the sabotage c...

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that its Governor, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, held an extensive meeting in London...

Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.

Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

West Bank: Eight Palestinians detained, settlers damage ambulance Eight Palestinians were detained, while several others suffered suffocation caused by a pepper spray attack by Israeli settlers, in the occupied West Bank. Here is an account of some of attacks and raids by Israeli forces and settlers reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa: Eight detained: Anti-settler activist Osama Makhamreh told Wafa that eight Palestinians were detained from the village of Ad-Deqaiqa, in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron, following an attack by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their attempt to steal livestock. He named the detained persons as Nasser Ahmad Nasser al-Najadeh, Abdul Rahman Mohammad al-Najadeh, Suleiman Mahmoud Kaabneh, Mohammad Suleiman al-Najadeh, Yousef Ahmad Mohammad Kaabneh, Mohammad Raad Amer, Odeh Salem al-Najadeh and his son Salem. *Water supply cut: Settlers cut the main water line supplying the village, depriving around 700 residents of water. *Solidarity activists attacked: In a separate incident, colonists attacked the home of Khairy Abu Tuffah in Khallet al-Hummus, south of Yatta, assaulting his family and foreign solidarity activists. *Thirty guava trees cut: Settlers cut down 30 guava trees in the village of Khirbet Firasin near the town of Ya'bad, west of Jenin. The trees were owned by local Palestinian farmer Khaled Mohammad Amarnah. *Attack near Ramallah outskirts: Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, attacked the outskirts of Abu Falah village, northeast of Ramallah, on Saturday evening, while Israeli forces raided a commercial shop. *Settlers use pepper spray: Several Palestinians suffered suffocation on Saturday evening after Israeli settlers attacked them with pepper spray near the entrance to al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah, head of the al-Mughayyir village council Amin Abu Alia told Wafa. * Ambullance targeted: The settlers also targeted an ambulance belonging to the al-Mughayyir village council as it was heading to provide medical assistance to the injured Palestinians, causing material damage to the vehicle. Abu Alia added that Israeli forces raided the village several times since last night, searching several homes, ransacking and damaging their contents, and assaulting several Palestinians.

Former Syrian general who led attacks on rebels during civil war arrested Syrian authorities have arrested a general who served under the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, saying he led operations against formerly rebel-held areas during the country's 13-year civil war. In a statement, security forces announced "the arrest of former Major General Ahmed Mohammad Ismail, a high-ranking commander in the Republican Guard of the former regime's army". Military records indicate that "he began his service as a platoon commander, then served as a company commander in the 2nd Battalion of the 101st Airborne Regiment. He was subsequently promoted, at the beginning of 2016, to Chief of Operations of the same regiment, and directly participated in commanding military assaults on the cities of Aleppo and Daraa, as well as on Eastern Ghouta." Located near Damascus, Eastern Ghouta was a rebel stronghold during the civil war until 2018, and the site of a major chemical attack five years prior. US intelligence says more than 1,000 people were killed with sarin nerve gas in the suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus, in 2013 during Syria's civil war. The attack was attributed to the Syrian government under the rule of Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late 2024. The government at the time denied involvement and blamed rebels. Report by AFP

A clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, raising a bigger question: should artists be expected to take a political stand, or are they equally free to stay silent? France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Dr Adam Behr, Reader in Music, Politics and Society at Newcastle University, to discuss the controversy.

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said.

MOSCOW: Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time includes residents of regions that Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago, part of Kremlin efforts to cement its gains. Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal, and a human rights activist described residents there as being coerced to participate in the election. While the vote across Russia started Friday and lasts until Sunday to help boost turn

SEVILLE, Spain: Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 percent record. Hansi Flick’s side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season to date but overcame Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan thanks to Raphinha’s treble. The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form

Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.