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Paramilitary fighters have destroyed three military jets at the Wadi Seidna airbase north of the capital, Khartoum, army sources have confirmed. The airfield is used by the military to carry out air strikes on the Rapid Support Forces…

Egypt's president has urged Vladimir Putin to renew the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain at a summit the Russian president is hosting. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said it was "essential" the deal be revived and called for an urgent…

Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country's…

Seawater along the tip of Florida has exceeded hot tub temperatures of 37.8C (100F) in recent days, making it potentially the hottest ever measured. A buoy in Manatee Bay registered triple-digit readings on Sunday and Monday, while buoys…

Soldiers in Niger have blockaded the presidential palace, as well as several ministries in the capital, Niamey, according to reports. No shots were fired and it's not clear if this is an attempt by the presidential guard to seize power.…

Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has denounced US sanctions on the defence minister, air force chief of staff and his deputy as a “distraction” and pledged his “total support” to the junta officials. “The sanctions against our…

More than 40 people have died in Algeria, Italy and Greece as Mediterranean wildfires threaten villages and holiday resorts, and thousands have been evacuated. Greece is preparing for more evacuation flights from Rhodes, as fires also…

Speculation on Qin Gang remained rampant on Wednesday, a day after he was removed as foreign minister just seven months into the job. No reason was given for Mr Qin's removal, which was announced after an emergency meeting on Tuesday.…

Spain has entered a phase of political uncertainty that could see the country return to the polls in just a few months. Sunday's snap election failed to produce a decisive winner. The conservative People's Party (PP) won the most…

Hundreds have been displaced and four people are missing as floods devastate the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Police have found a vehicle two children were in before it was submerged but found no sign of them. The others missing…