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How the French Empire built power through language, schooling and cultural assimilation and what it means today.

UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.

Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.

Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.

The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.

This [Libyan general's plane crash in Turkiye] will not change the broader framework of Turkiye's role within Libya."

"The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed."

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump's plan for a new Middle East'.

Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.

India has launched what it says is the heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country, using an Indian-made launcher.

The England cricket team have come in for heavy criticism of their performance and conduct on losing Ashes tour.

President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.

Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya's military chief, crashed outside Ankara.

Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.

"The impact of the funding cut is very clear on the humanitarian aid."

Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are 'closer to fantasy than to politics'.

Christmas is a story of empire, injustice and the vulnerability of ordinary people caught in its path.

Koepka, a key signing to the breakaway LIV Golf three years ago, has exited the tour a year before his contract ends.

Palestinian, Jewish and Indigenous groups say they will launch constitutional challenge to laws described as 'rushed'.

Chinese officials claim Taiwanese smugglers are to blame for February incident Taipei says was an act of hybrid warfare.

Israeli forces have injured dozens of people and carried out mass arrests as they carry out raids in Jerusalem.

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.

China's rising economic influence in the Middle East

US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.

Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhia region kills at least one and injures three, according to its governor.

The blast occurred close to the site where a Russian general was killed earlier this week.

Long-postponed wedding ended in devastation after Israeli artillery hit a building in Gaza, killing family members.

Christian activist Kisiya regains access to family land after an Israeli court ruled against settlers in the West Bank.

Algeria's parliament has begun debating a draft law that would criminalise France's colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.

How the Bondi Beach tragedy set off a media chain reaction.

Venezuela's UN ambassador denounces US military strikes, naval blockade at a meeting of the UN Security Council.

US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.

Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

Talks held between Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Russian president.

These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.

Renewed fighting between army and SDF highlights volatility.

Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.

Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.

Hindutva activists tried to storm the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India as they rallied against a lynching.

Nigeria seal a 2-1 win against a plucky Tanzania to open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 account with a win in Fez.

The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.

Libya's PM confirms that four other Libyan passengers also died after the plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes has approved a request for the ex-president to leave prison for hernia treatment.

Critics say Israel's media laws aim to silence dissenting voices, undermining democracy and free speech.

Police say there is 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges after investigating comments made at Glastonbury festival.

Two goals in 18 minutes from forward Nicolas Jackson set the tone for Senegal's Group D win over Botswana at AFCON 2025.

The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people.