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Armed robbery at French gold facility – six arrested

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of an armed robbery at a gold refining facility in Lyon, France.

Tanzanian opposition: Around 700 dead

Around 700 people have died in unrest that broke out in Tanzania in connection with the elections there, opposition sources claim to AFP.

RSF: Militiamen who posted murder on Tiktok arrested

A number of militiamen accused of war crimes in al-Fashir, Sudan, have been arrested, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said. The notorious Abu Lulu, who posted videos of himself murdering people on TikTok, is said to be among those arrested.

Testimony from Sudan: Killed civilians in their beds

Corpses in the streets, patients shot in their hospital beds. Civilians fleeing are being attacked and killed – or held captive with demands for ransom. Brutal abuses are reported after the RSF militia took over al-Fashir in Sudanese Darfur.

Violent election in Tanzania – concerns about deaths

Wednesday's elections in Tanzania derailed in chaos and violence. Protesters were also met with gunfire and tear gas on Thursday. With the internet and other communications shut down, concerns about what is happening are growing.

Hundreds of drones against Ukraine – children injured

Two people have been killed and around 20 injured in nighttime Russian attacks on Ukraine. Several of the injured are reported to be children.

Data: Over 130 killed in drug raid in Rio

At least 132 people were killed in a massive raid on suspected drug traffickers in Brazil's capital Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, according to the city's public defender's office.

Bolsonaro Appeals 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt

23 Arrested in Dublin Asylum Accommodation Protest Clashes

For the second evening in a row, police clashed with immigration-critical demonstrators outside an asylum accommodation southwest of Dublin.

Nicolas Sarkozy Receives Prison Protection with Two Bodyguards

France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy receives protection in prison, reports Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Two bodyguards are reported to be housed in the cell next to the imprisoned ex-president.

Syrian Forces Raid Jihadist Camp in Northwest Syria

Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Kills at Least 30, Injures Dozens

About 30 people are dead and several are injured since a tanker truck exploded on a highway in central Nigeria.

Russian Attacks Cause Power Outages in Chernihiv Ukraine

Russian attacks have led to extensive power outages and a shut-down telephone network in the city of Chernihiv, in northern Ukraine. Repairs are being delayed due to ongoing drone attacks on Tuesday.

Louvre Jewel Heist Prompts France to Boost Museum Security

After the jewel heist at the Louvre, the French Interior Minister orders increased security at the country's cultural institutions. The jewel thieves threatened the guards with an angle grinder but did not have any traditional weapons with them, according to the prosecutor.

UN Reports 20 Staff Detained in Yemen Raid

The Huthi movement has carried out a raid against the UN office in Yemen's capital Sanaa and deprived of freedom 20 employees.

Darfur Residents Forced to Eat Cow Hides Amid Severe Hunger Crisis

The fierce battles at the besieged city of al-Fashir in Sudan are forcing away a large part of the vulnerable population, warns the UN's migration agency. The situation is so difficult that residents are being forced to eat animal hides to survive.

Trump Plans Grand Triumphal Arch in Washington DC

The dinner was lavish, the guests numerous and the host hopeful: It will be truly beautiful, said President Donald Trump about a triumphal arch – an "arc de Trump" – that he wants to build in the capital Washington DC. But it, like a gigantic banquet hall in the White House, may need contributions from the dinner guests.

Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine Conflict in Budapest Meeting

USA's president Donald Trump says that he will meet the Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary's capital Budapest to try to find a solution to the Russian invasion war in Ukraine. The Kremlin states that they will "immediately" prepare for the meeting.

Israel Sends Mixed Signals on Rafah Border Opening with Egypt

The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is to be opened, but it is unclear when. And no aid is to be allowed to pass. This is Israel's latest stance on the matter, which is one of the most important for the Palestinians in the Gaza ceasefire.

Syria's Interim President Visits Moscow to Seek Assad Extradition

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa is traveling on Wednesday to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin. The goal: to get the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad extradited, according to Reuters.

Trump Announces Start of Second Phase in Gaza Peace Plan

The second phase in the peace plan for Gaza has begun, according to the US President Donald Trump. A fantastic day for the world and for the Middle East, he says as the summit in Egypt begins.

Hamas Ends Governance Role in Gaza After Ceasefire

Hamas will not participate in the governance of Gaza after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect, according to a source close to the terrorist-designated organization's negotiating team.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Impact Russian Oil Production and Economy

Ukrainian drone storms hit hard on Russia's oil and war chest. When sanctions and mediation attempts do not achieve the desired result, even Donald Trump wants to turn off the tap for Vladimir Putin.

Iran Declines New Nuclear Energy Talks with E3 Nations

Germany, the United Kingdom and France want to resume the nuclear energy talks with Iran and the USA. In Teheran the interest is lukewarm.