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New York mayor says city can't arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant

"It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant. The federal government, however, does, and I call on them to join the ICC and execute this warrant."

Allowing Iran control of Hormuz 'dangerous precedent', Rubio tells ASEAN

"At its core, it's very simple. Iran demands the right -- which they do not have under any existing legal mechanism -- to control the transit of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.

US hits Iran, says war cost at $37.5 billion

The US military said its latest attacks hit targets such as "military logistics infrastructure", while Iranian state media reported strikes around the country, including Bushehr, which hosts a nuclear power plant .

Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN

Faye's entourage said Sall was there to update the president on his UN bid.On Monday, the foreign ministry announced Faye had now decided that Senegal would "lend its full support" to Sall's candidacy.

Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel

On social media, the winning side appeared to have won support from people around the world thanks to the Spanish government's condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and Madrid's criticism of the war in Iran.

US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign

The US State Department released a report containing little new information, but adding pressure on Cuba amid a campaign that has seen Washington impose an effective oil embargo and new sanctions while indicting its former president, Raúl Castro.

Senior Ghana politician jailed for 20 yrs over illegal mining

Authorities say galamsey operations have destroyed forests and polluted water courses, and cost the country about $2.0 billion annually.

Greece to ban children from scooters after accidents

"Scooters for kids... are now going to be banned under a bill that will be voted on tomorrow," deputy transport minister Giorgos Kotsiras told Skai TV.

UN experts say M23's 'reign of terror' in DRC must end

Since its resurgence in 2021, the M23 group has taken control of vast tracts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has major reserves of gold, tin and coltan, and has been plagued for three decades by conflict involving a plethora of countries and armed groups.

Inside Lavrov’s Africa visit

As he departed Africa, Russia's foreign minister invited leaders to the forthcoming Russia-Africa summit scheduled to take place in Moscow in October

Attacks leave 45 Ebola response, aid workers wounded in DR Congo  — UN

According to health authorities, unidentified attackers raided an Ebola treatment center on Monday in Butembo, North Kivu province, setting fire to part of the facility.

Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case

Health workers collected samples from the patient's skin lesions and sent them to Guinea-Bissau's National Institute of Public Health for laboratory testing, which showed the presence of the mpox virus.

Early heatwave leaves deadly toll, fuels widespread wildfires across Europe

Extremely high temperatures contributed to a surge in excess deaths across several countries, particularly among the elderly, while prolonged drought left soil and vegetation tinder-dry, bringing an earlier and destructive wildfire season.

DR Congo Ebola claims 452 lives, says WHO

Past outbreaks of this virus in 2007 and 2012 recorded case fatality rates of 30 percent and 50 percent, respectively. 

Senior Iranian, foreign officials attend tribute ceremony of Iran's late supreme leader

The tribute ceremony began in the morning at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in central Tehran and continued throughout the day.

France records at least 300 excess deaths in May heatwave

People aged 75 and above were the hardest hit, accounting for approximately 230 of the excess deaths, representing a 15 percent increase over expected mortality for the age group.

Ramaphosa urges peaceful protests, warns against vigilantism over immigration nationwide protests

Most recently, the Ugandan government has announced it would repatriate its nationals from South Africa, after 746 citizens expressed their intention to return home due to security and safety concerns.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone, confirmed cases rise to 1,274

The country has reported 1,274 confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease, including 360 deaths, with an overall case fatality rate of 28.3 percent, the report said.

Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks

Speaking at a large pro-government rally themed "Serbia, One Family" in Belgrade, Vucic said he would continue to serve as president for a short period before stepping down.

Africa CDC urges sustained vigilance, solidarity following imported Ebola case in France

The DRC has reported 1,118 confirmed cases and 291 deaths, with a case fatality rate of about 26 percent.