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Experts warn Europe over defense challenges
A defense expert argued European countries should focus on improving the coordination of their operations as well as bolstering weapon supply chains.
Yves Herman/Reuters
Former Colombian President found guilty of corruption
Colombia’s former President Uribe was convicted of bribing a witness who alleged the former president masterminded a paramilitary group three decades ago.
Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters
DR Congo church attack kills dozens
The jihadist attack took place in eastern DR Congo, a region already beset by government clashes with a separate rebel group.
Stringer/File Photo/Reuters
USAID cuts leave millions hungry in Nigeria
Governments and humanitarian organizations across Africa had in recent decades become reliant on US aid to provide food and health care to millions of people.
WFP Nigeria Communications Service/Reuters
France to recognize a Palestinian state
France is the first G7 nation to recognize Palestinian statehood, with the US describing the decision as ‘reckless.’
Khamis Al-Rifi/Reuters
Ties between EU and China at ‘inflection point’
Tensions are high after the EU imposed sanctions on Chinese banks it accused of violating a Russia trade embargo.
Mahesh Kumar A/Reuters
Japan and US sign trade deal
The deal — which includes a 15% tariff on Japanese exports to the US — is seen by many domestically as a capitulation to Trump.
Nigeria’s crisis-hit economy expands 3% in Q2
Inflation peaked at 34% after the government cut a costly fuel subsidy in 2023, a move economists say was needed despite the short-term pain.
Russia, Ukraine to hold new peace talks
Tomorrow’s meeting comes as both countries ramp up drone attacks, and as Trump increases pressure on Moscow to reach a ceasefire.
DRC and M23 rebels sign US-brokered ceasefire
The two sides are due to agree a final peace treaty next month, after a preliminary deal was agreed in Qatar.
China begins building world’s largest hydropower plant
China is forecast to account for almost 60% of all renewable energy capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.
SpaceX keeps NASA key contracts following Trump spat
US administration officials concluded that the satellite firm’s contracts were too important to cut.
US reportedly denies South African envoy a visa
The apparent rejection came as a South African industry body warned the country faced a ‘serious threat’ as a result of US tariff threats and aid cuts.
S&P Global downgrades Senegal’s rating over debt
Senegal’s finance ministry said officials were recalculating the country’s GDP using an updated base year, a move that could improve its debt metrics.
Mexico urges US to curb drug traffickers and gun flows
Mexican officials have long argued that cracking down on domestic crime would be easier if the US stopped gunmakers from trafficking firearms to their country.
South Africa suspends police chief as crime soars
The suspension came amid accusations of abuse and corruption, though the move failed to assuage political allies who wanted a firmer response.
Kenya’s Ruto orders anti-government protesters to be shot
‘Don’t kill them, but ensure their legs are broken,’ the president said, vowing to protect businesses from ongoing protests that have hit the economy.
Argentina senate on collision course with Milei
President Javier Milei, who has slashed public spending by 30% since taking office in 2023, vowed to veto the legislation.