Seeking re-election, Algeria's Tebboune touts gains
Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who assumed Algeria's presidency during mass pro-democracy protests, is touting his achievements as he seeks another term. Yet, five years after the movement faded, some say real change remains elusive.
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All Blacks accept South Africa apology for Haka disruption
The All Blacks on Tuesday accepted an apology from South Africa after fireworks, music and a jet fly-over partly drowned out New Zealand's Haka before last weekend's Test match.
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World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up
Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalisingly close.
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UN hosts Libya rivals for central bank crisis talks
The United Nations said it held talks Monday with rival powers in Libya over the country's central bank crisis which has threatened vital oil income.
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Jail terms reinstated over Brazil nightclub fire that killed 242
A Brazilian supreme court judge ordered Monday the immediate imprisonment of four people convicted for their role in a nightclub fire that killed 242 people more than a decade ago.
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Daughter of S.Africa's Zuma engaged to Eswatini's king
A daughter of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was among hundreds of women and girls who danced for the king of Eswatini in a traditional ceremony Monday, confirming her engagement to the monarch.
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Eagles ace wary of historic NFL Brazil fixture
Philadelphia Eagles ace Darius Slay has criticized the NFL's decision to stage a fixture in Brazil as his team prepares to face the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo on Friday.
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Rescue mission underway for oil ship off Yemen: CENTCOM
A rescue mission was underway Monday for an oil tanker still ablaze after being attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month, according to US Central Command.
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Putin in Mongolia under cloud of war crimes accusations
Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Mongolia for an official visit on Tuesday, his first to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member since it issued a warrant for his arrest last year.
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Challis, the Paralympic champion first inspired by a dolphin
Ellie Challis was first inspired to get into swimming after watching a video about a dolphin, and now the Briton is a Paralympic champion after winning the gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S3 on Monday.
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