Jubilant Malians have taken to the streets and the ruling junta issued triumphant statements saying the military’s takeover of a key rebel-held town validated its strategic choices.The capture of Kidal — a historic centre of independence insurgencies and a crossroads on the road to Algeria — is the most notable military success by the junta, …

Malians celebrate army’s taking of rebel stronghold KidalWed, 15 Nov 2023 17:09:00 GMT Read More »

The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop went on trial Wednesday over her murder two years ago, almost immediately after the court freed him on bail.Ibrahim Rotich had been in custody since his arrest in October 2021 over the killing of Tirop, whose body was found with stab wounds at her home …

Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop’s husband stands trial for murderWed, 15 Nov 2023 17:06:12 GMT Read More »

Nearly five times more people will likely die due to extreme heat in the coming decades, an international team of experts said Wednesday, warning that without action on climate change the “health of humanity is at grave risk”.Lethal heat was just one of the many ways the world’s still-increasing use of fossil fuels threatens human …

Heat projected to kill nearly five times more people by 2050Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:44:45 GMT Read More »

Authorities in Madagascar on Wednesday imposed a curfew in Antananarivo on the eve of a presidential election that is being boycotted by most opposition candidates amid high political tensions.Angelo Ravelonarivo, the police prefect in the capital, said the measure will come into force at 09:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Wednesday and last until 04:00 am …

Madagascar imposes curfew in capital ahead of presidential voteWed, 15 Nov 2023 13:46:52 GMT Read More »

The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop was freed on bail on Wednesday after two years in custody over her killing.Ibrahim Rotich was charged in November 2021 with the murder of Tirop, whose body was found with stab wounds at her home in the athletics training hub of Iten in western Kenya …

Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop’s accused husband freed on bailWed, 15 Nov 2023 12:47:55 GMT Read More »

The UK Supreme Court rejected Wednesday a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda and upheld a lower court ruling that it was unlawful, in a major setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.A five-judge panel at the UK’s highest court unanimously sided with Court of Appeal judges that the policy was incompatible with Britain’s …

UK Supreme Court rejects contentious Rwanda migrant policyWed, 15 Nov 2023 12:31:41 GMT Read More »

The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing “dramatically” with Central Asia the most hit by the dangerous phenomenon. Toxic sand storms plague parts of desert and steppe covered Central Asia and North Africa and the UN called them a threat to life.The UN’s Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is …

Threat from sand and dust storms spreading: UNWed, 15 Nov 2023 11:20:28 GMT Read More »

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Wednesday warned they are not up against a “Mickey Mouse team” in their World Cup semi-final against Australia amid feverish expectation of reaching their first championship match.The Proteas won seven of their nine league matches to finish second in the 10-team table to book a final-four clash in Kolkata …

South Africa not playing a ‘Mickey Mouse team’ in semis, says BavumaWed, 15 Nov 2023 10:47:47 GMT Read More »

The UK Supreme Court will rule Wednesday on whether a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda is lawful, a decision with major political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The Conservative leader says the scheme is crucial to reduce “illegal” immigration across the Channel on small boats — an issue set to feature prominently …

UK Supreme Court to decide fate of contentious Rwanda migrant policyWed, 15 Nov 2023 09:24:13 GMT Read More »

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said his players will draw on experience from previous title wins in their World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa, spurred on by Glenn Maxwell’s heroics having given them “an extra leg”.Five-time winners Australia went down to the Proteas in the league stage by 134 runs before they won seven straight …

Australia rely on title wins and ‘extra leg’ in World Cup semi-finalWed, 15 Nov 2023 08:08:54 GMT Read More »