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Life without cash in captured City of Goma

After the city fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 group, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo stopped supplying cash to banks in M23-controlled areas.

Life without cash in captured City of Goma

Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series

Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series

Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions

Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions

Trump renews third-term talk in troop rally in Qatar

Trump renews third-term talk in troop rally in Qatar

Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace

Estonia accused Russia of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace.

Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace

Trump says 'nothing's going to happen' on Ukraine until he meets Putin

US President Donald Trump said that he did not expect progress on Ukraine until he meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who did not show up to talks with Kyiv in Turkey.

Trump says 'nothing's going to happen' on Ukraine until he meets Putin

Tottenham's Kulusevski out for the season as Son steps up recovery

Spurs' preparations for Wednesday's showpiece with Manchester United in Bilbao were dealt a blow when Kulusevski underwent surgery earlier this week on his right knee.

Tottenham's Kulusevski out for the season as Son steps up recovery

S.Sudan medical system collapsing as clashes rage: MSF

Roughly 80 percent of the country's healthcare system is funded by international bodies, with Juba contributing just 1.3 percent from its budget.

S.Sudan medical system collapsing as clashes rage: MSF

Stokes determined to 'dominate' on England return

England's Test captain Ben Stokes believes he is in his best physical condition and can dominate with bat and ball on his latest comeback from injury.

Stokes determined to 'dominate' on England return

Injury-plagued Kyrgios to play doubles at French Open

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios will appear at the upcoming French Open for the first time since 2017.

Injury-plagued Kyrgios to play doubles at French Open

Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea, not Europa League final

Amorim urges Manchester United to focus on Chelsea in Friday's Premier League clash, not the Europa League final.

Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea, not Europa League final

Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out

Belgium on Thursday officially abandoned plans to phase out nuclear power, with parliament voting to scrap a two-decades-old pledge and to allow for the construction of new reactors.

Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out

US RB singer Chris Brown arrested in UK: reports

London's Metropolitan Police said a 36-year-old man was in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, without naming him.

US RB singer Chris Brown arrested in UK: reports

EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads

The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform is not transparent enough about advertisements.

EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads

Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory

Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say.

Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory

China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slump

Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties.

China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slump

Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope

The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are also expected to spend in the Eternal City.

Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope

What Trump and Sharaa stand to gain from lifting Syria sanctions

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, branded Donald Trump's decision to lift US sanctions on his country "historic and courageous"

What Trump and Sharaa stand to gain from lifting Syria sanctions

Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action.

Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action

Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs

Walmart warned of higher prices and continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs

Combs's ex Cassie faces intense cross-examination

One of the messages from Ventura to Combs, dated 2009, read: "I'm always ready to freak off lolol."

Combs's ex Cassie faces intense cross-examination

Lewis Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge

After six races this year, he is still seeking a first podium finish in a Grand Prix and is seventh in the drivers' title race behind Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager who replaced him at Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge

Forest striker Awoniyi placed in induced coma after surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery

Forest striker Awoniyi placed in induced coma after surgery

Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: study

Being exposed to extreme heat while pregnant has previously been linked to a range of problems, including a higher risk of premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects and gestational diabetes.

Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: study

Over 84,000 people affected by Somalia floods since mid-April: UN

17 people killed in Somalia flash floods, more than 8,000 others displaced since mid-April, UN humanitarian agency says.

Over 84,000 people affected by Somalia floods since mid-April: UN

Tennis champ Sinner meets Pope Leo, offers quick rally

Men's world number one tennis player Jannik Sinner offered to rally with Pope Leo XIV after being received by the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican.

Tennis champ Sinner meets Pope Leo, offers quick rally

UNICEF says artillery fire leaves Sudan hospital patients without water

Around 1,000 critically ill patients in Sudan's Darfur region are nearly without drinking water after artillery fire destroyed a water tanker at a hospital, UNICEF said on Wednesday.

UNICEF says artillery fire leaves Sudan hospital patients without water

NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy

NATO foreign ministers will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month

NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy

Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions

US President Trump meets Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hours after lifting sanctions; becomes first US President to hold talks with a Syrian leader since 2000.

Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions

Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said abuses were being committed on giant construction sites in Saudi Arabia and warned of the risks to migrant workers building stadiums for the 2034 World Cup.

Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey: what we know

With less than 24 hours until negotiations are set to begin, details remain obscure.

Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey: what we know

Pacers oust top-seeded Cavs as Nuggets face NBA play-offs exit

The Indiana Pacers came from behind to send the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing out of the NBA playoffs

Pacers oust top-seeded Cavs as Nuggets face NBA play-offs exit

Jos Mujica, world's 'poorest president', loses cancer battle

Uruguay's former president (2010-2015) Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter and icon of the left in Latin America, died at the age of 89 on May 13, 2025.

Jos Mujica, world's 'poorest president', loses cancer battle

'Barefoot with nothing': War-displaced Sudanese go hungry in refuge town

But the two-year war pitting the army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has buffeted the already-scarred Darfur region.

'Barefoot with nothing': War-displaced Sudanese go hungry in refuge town

Trump offers to go to Ukraine talks if Putin does

US President Donald Trump has offered to head to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine war if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.

Trump offers to go to Ukraine talks if Putin does

Fresh gunbattles rock Libya capital after brief lull

Fresh gunbattles have erupted in the Libyan capital between two powerful armed groups, a security official said Wednesday, just a day after authorities declared the fighting over.

Fresh gunbattles rock Libya capital after brief lull

No new burdens for McIlroy, living the dream after career Slam

Rory McIlroy is enjoying the achievement of completing a career Grand Slam.

No new burdens for McIlroy, living the dream after career Slam

Netanyahu accuses Macron of siding with 'terrorist organisation' after Israel criticism

Macron accused Netanyahu's government of "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour over its aid blockade on Gaza, which has been in force since March 2.

Netanyahu accuses Macron of siding with 'terrorist organisation' after Israel criticism

Strikes kill 29 in Gaza, amid hostage release talks

Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 29 people were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on the war-battered Palestinian territory on May 14.

Strikes kill 29 in Gaza, amid hostage release talks

France summons cryptocurrency businesses after kidnappings

France on Wednesday faced calls to bolster security for cryptocurrency firms after kidnappings.

France summons cryptocurrency businesses after kidnappings

Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday Qatar Airways had placed a "record" order for 160 planes from Boeing, as he signed a raft of deals in Doha alongside Qatar's emir.

Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory

Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Kenyan migrants face exploitation, racism, rape in Saudi says Amnesty

The report was released as US President Donald Trump was scheduled to arrive in Riyadh for an official visit.

Kenyan migrants face exploitation, racism, rape in Saudi says Amnesty

China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisis

China told the United States on Tuesday to "stop smearing and shifting blame" on the causes of its fentanyl crisis, condemning Washington's "unreasonable" tariffs imposed over the issue.

China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisis

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