AFP

AFP

Greenland says no to US control after Trump's latest military threats

AFP|Updated

Greenland's political parties firmly reject US President Donald Trump's threats to seize their territory, asserting their right to self-determination amidst rising ...

South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

AFP|Published

South Africa's naval drills with Russia, Iran, and China are more than just military exercises; they are a strategic response to escalating maritime tensions.

Iran protests escalate as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized

AFP|Published

Major Iranian cities erupt in protests as Reza Pahlavi, son of the ousted shah, calls for demonstrators to seize city centres, challenging the Islamic republic's ...

Venezuela and US enter talks to restore diplomatic ties after Trump calls off 'second attack'

AFP|Published

Venezuela has initiated diplomatic discussions with the United States following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, signalling a potential shift in international relations ...

Rescue efforts underway after deadly landfill collapse buries dozens in Philippines

AFP|Published

Rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors after a catastrophic landfill collapse in Cebu City, where dozens of sanitation workers were buried under ...

Watch VideoReal Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

AFP|Published

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, setting up a Clasico final against Barcelona.

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by US immigration police?

AFP|Published

Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by a US immigration agent on Wednesday in the midwestern city of Minneapolis, was an " extremely compassionate" person, ...

Trump divorcing the world: US withdraws from 66 global organisations, including UN bodies

AFP|Published

President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from a foundational climate treaty marks a significant shift in global policy. This move raises questions about ...

Watch VideoAustralia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England

AFP|Published

Australia clinched a dominant 4-1 Ashes victory over England with a five-wicket win in the final Test, highlighted by Usman Khawaja’s emotional retirement and Mitchell ...

Watch VideoBenjamin Sesko double not enough as Man Utd under Darren Fletcher stumble at Burnley

AFP|Published

Manchester United’s managerial change to Darren Fletcher underwhelmed as a Benjamin Sesko double resulted in a 2-2 draw against Burnley, leaving them seventh in ...

US military seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic

AFP|Updated

US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.

Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as death toll rises

AFP|Published

Iranian security forces have now killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, after 10 days of demonstrations that began in late December

Investigators reveal likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

AFP|Published

A deadly blaze ignited by sparklers in a Swiss ski bar has claimed 40 lives during New Year's celebrations, as authorities investigate safety standards amidst chaos ...

Trump says US is 'locked and loaded' to protect Iranian protesters

AFP|Published

Amid escalating protests in Iran, President Trump declares the US 'locked and loaded' to respond if protesters are harmed, as Tehran warns of regional destabilisation. ...

New York Mayor Mamdani revokes executive orders, vows to show left politics can succeed

AFP|Published

Zohran Mamdani's inauguration as New York's first Muslim mayor marks a pivotal moment for left-wing politics, as he revokes executive orders and pledges to tackle ...

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of 'apocalyptic' New Year's fire

AFP|Published

In the aftermath of a catastrophic fire at a Crans-Montana bar during New Year's celebrations, Swiss investigators are urgently identifying victims, with around ...

Dozens presumed dead after 'explosive' fire rips through crowded bar at Swiss ski resort

AFP|Published

Tragedy struck a crowded bar in Crans-Montana as a fire erupted during New Year celebrations, leaving several dozen presumed dead and around 100 injured, with authorities ...

New era for New York as Zohran Mamdani sworn in as city's first Muslim mayor

AFP|Published

Zohran Mamdani, New York's first Muslim mayor, takes office amid a politically charged atmosphere with President Trump. As he vows to tackle the city's pressing ...

LOOK: World welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

AFP|Published

As the clock struck midnight, revellers worldwide celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks, reflecting on a year marked by challenges and change.

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

AFP|Published

Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both 2025 and its lev currency, which has been in use since the late 19th century.

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

AFP|Published

It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains across Southeast Asia.

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

AFP|Published

The 44-year-old entertainer joins a select club that includes her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the ...

What to know about China's drills around Taiwan as rockets fired on second day

AFP|Published

China's live-fire drills around Taiwan escalate tensions, simulating a blockade of key ports. Discover the implications of these provocative military exercises and ...

Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero opens up about brave act

AFP|Updated

Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting, recalls his harrowing experience of confronting the attackers to protect innocent lives, sharing his story of ...

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida to push new Ukraine peace plan

AFP|Published

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down on Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end ...