Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
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‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Africa’s richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote’s ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
Suspect in RAF Fairford incident called police shortly before arrest
One of the suspects arrested over an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford called the police in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK’s PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan
Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed this had been ruled out.
‘He will never walk free’: Indian judge’s letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as “the bravest little girl this court has ever seen”.
Crackdown on South Africa’s unsafe streets ordered by president to keep women safe
The murders of 12 women near Johannesburg has caused a outcry about the scale of violence against women.