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Leaders from across Africa attending talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda.

Anheuser-Busch says in statement layoffs will affect less than 2 percent of total workforce in the US.

US calls for detained president's immediate release as UN condemns 'unconstitutional change in government' in Niger.

At the Russia-Africa Summit, the continent must resist Putin's lies. Russia can no longer offer what Africa needs.

In first visit to PNG, Pentagon boss says Washington's goal is to strengthen Pacific nation's ability to defend itself.

Court imposes gag order on FTX founder after prosecutors accuse him of witness tampering.

Taiwan issues warnings of floods and landslides after powerful storm unleashes devastation in northern Philippines.

Not right away. But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators.

The new law will impose a tax on each transaction on digital platforms to fund welfare scheme for gig workers.

Sergei Shoigu's visit comes as North is marking anniversary of armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 519th day.

El Salvador's justice minister says up to 900 alleged gang members could be prosecuted at once under the new law.

Group of soldiers appear on television to announce toppling of Bazoum's government as US calls for president's release.

US has previously been sceptical of cooperation with the ICC, worrying it could investigate alleged abuses by US forces.

The shooting occurred after Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in the city Qalqiliya overnight, resulting in clashes.

Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties.

Authorities say they are still determining an official death toll after days of violence across Ecuador's prisons.

Known for her shaved head and fierce voice, she shot to fame with her cover of Prince's ballad 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.

A quick look at the attempted coup against Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held inside his palace.

Foreign affairs official says Western envoys showed an 'undiplomatic attitude' after they protested attack on candidate.

Even as US Fed raised its interest rates again on Wednesday, analysts are split if there will be another hike this year.

African Union to 'resist any attempt to unseat Niger's government' as UN says it is monitoring the situation closely.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the high costs of relying on country's neighbours for access to ports are unsustainable.

The closure of salons is the latest in a series of curbs on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women under the Taliban.

Changes come as Justin Trudeau's Liberals face drop in public support amid housing crisis, rising cost of living.

Surge of wounded soldiers coincides with major counteroffensive Ukraine launched against Russia in June.

US President Joe Biden's son enters not-guilty plea after US judge raised concerns about plea agreement.

Court agrees to hear an appeal against law limiting its powers passed this week, but hearing won't be until September.

Both teams look to book their round-of-16 spot with a win in a highly-anticipated Women's World Cup clash in Wellington.

Seawater around southern US state reaches 38.4C in what could be hottest ocean temperature ever recorded.

Raila Odinga says President William Ruto's offer to hold talks over anti-government protests was 'not serious'.

Department of Stat says diplomats will discuss humanitarian issues and 'critical interests' with Afghan group officials.

The man killed was named by the Palestinian Health Ministry as 23-year-old Mohammed Abd al-Hakim Nada.

Wildfires raging across Greece for more than a week abate, while Italy counts three more deaths in devastating blaze.

Several men had accused the 64-year-old of unwanted sexual acts.

Referrals had temporarily stopped earlier in July after UN failed to agree on extension to cross-border aid mechanism.

More than 50 pilot whales from a pod of almost 100, died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia.

The Sudanese state has turned on itself, leaving humanitarian workers to help civilians trying to survive.

Sachkov who helped found one of Russia's most prominent cybersecurity firms was accused of aiding foreign spies.

Harm reduction group in Tijuana says the synthetic opioid is often mixed into other drugs without the user's knowledge.

The country is using its existing energy infrastructure to fast-track its green transition.

The last days of John Garang, Sudanese rebel leader and vice president, killed in a mysterious helicopter crash in 2005.

It's an unstoppable change.'

Analysts say accessibility and affordability, coupled with political and economic crisis, are behind Pakistan's ranking.

Ministries next to the presidential palace have also been blocked off, according to Reuters news agency.

Mbappe looks set to leave PSG after missing their preseason tour, but will Al-Hilal's record-breaking offer tempt him?

Nearly 16,000 people displaced as ferocious storm floods low-lying villages and knocks out electricity.

Weeks after the shipwreck in which hundreds died, bloc steps up efforts to investigate disaster.

Artistic director says his ballet company will 'no doubt' return to touring in the West, where it is sanctioned.

Farmers in northern Tunisia say conditions are getting much worse despite government efforts to combat climate change.