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Polls for the parliament's upper and lower houses come amid rising tensions on country's eastern borders.

The army is trying to recapture territory lost to the RSF by taking back control of a bridge across the Nile.

Global average temperature for July confirmed to be highest on record of any month, Europe climate observatory says.

Avi Dichter brushes off US use of the term 'terror attack' to describe the killing of a Palestinian by settlers.

Meta's anticompetitive conduct will strengthen its dominant position in advertising & 'harm' Canadian journalism.

Atlas Lionesses make history at World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about women's sport.

UN aid agencies scramble to replace depleting aid stocks as regional sanctions start to kick in.

President Touadera's rivals have said he is seeking life presidency of the Central African Republic.

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger's president.

While little known in US, glacial flooding could threaten about 15 million people around the world, researchers say.

The four knockout matches will be played on August 11 and August 12.

Dozens arrested, several injured in violent clashes between supporters of rival sides outside AEK's stadium.

France win 4-0 to end Morocco's historic World Cup run and set up quarter-final clash with Australia.

In new rules, referees will add the exact time lost in goal celebrations, substitutions or injuries to stoppage time.

Fans line waterfront in Bray to pay their respects as singer and activist's funeral procession passes by.

Rains damage more than 500 houses in the country's north as the army and paramilitary forces engage in a bloody battle.

Crimes include sexual violence, indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs, UN report says.

Usme's goal breaches Jamaica's solid defence to give Colombia 1-0 win and sets up a quarter-final clash with England.

Dairy factory owner, 74, dies when shelves carrying 25,000 wheels of cheese collapse and bury him, authorities say.

In 2014, a staffer asked that a photo of a convicted war criminal was removed from the premises. The legal saga goes on.

Residents in one of the city's prime locations are determined to stay put in a government-owned, dilapidated building.

Israeli forces demolished the house of Abdelfattah Kharousheh, who was accused of killing two Israelis last February.

Over 300 homes, businesses and roadside shanties - mainly belonging to Muslims - were bulldozed after communal riots.

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act came into force on July 1 and is now being dropped after protests by landowners.

More than 1,700 US flights were cancelled and some 8,000 delayed, the FlightAware website says.

Muslims present at the burnings refuse to be provoked as they hand out chocolates and seek dialogue with onlookers.

Trade association and tech industry coalition argue ban undermines 'structure, design, and purpose of the internet'.

Their record run is defeating the Western media's efforts to stereotype Arab teams.

Australian police say they have rescued 13 children after investigation into 'sophisticated' online child abuse network.

China says the Philippines has 'ignored' repeated requests to remove 'stranded' warship from the Second Thomas Shoal.

Cyberspace Administration of China says tech should only be used when there is a specific purpose, protective measures.

More than 1,000 vehicles are moving the estimated 37,000 scouts ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Khanun.

Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions.

Clean up operation ordered after unsafe levels of likely carcinogen found at underground nuclear missile launch sites.

Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Prosecutors have requested a protection order to shield evidence from being published or misused to sway witnesses.

Rescue workers among those killed in Russian attacks on residential structures in Pokrovsk, Ukraine says.

A local politician is among the dead in one of the attacks, with no responsibility claimed by any group.

Eight countries are meeting in Brazil to discuss challenges facing the critical ecosystem.

Judges say Felicien Kabuga, accused of fuelling the 1994 genocide, is unfit for trial or alternative procedures.

Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as 'difficult' as the US calls for 'constitutional order' in Niger.

As Jamaican leaders praise 'Reggae Girlz' qualification to knockout stage, players complain of inadequate resources.

Security service says suspect gathering intel to try to find out president's itinerary in southern region of Mykolaiv.

Trump had objected to comments from Carroll doubling down on rape allegations she made against the former US president.

Florida governor lags far behind three-time indicted former US president in GOP's 2024 presidential nomination race.

UNICEF calls for immediate release of women and children as nearly 300 abductions are reported in first half of 2023.

The hospital was established as an urgent response to the quake disaster and the region's need for medical services.

Death toll rises to 11 after boat capsizes off Tunisia, and five found dead off Western Sahara.

Heavy rain hits Northern State, causing damage to at least 464 houses, SUNA news agency reports.