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Vote counting underway in tightest ever Angolan election

Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the most competitive vote in the country's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

Ukraine president vows fight 'until the end' on war anniversary

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a deadly attack on a rail station Wednesday, the country's independence day, as he pledged Ukraine would fight "until the end" on the day that marked six months of war.

Fighting flares up in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull

Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, shattering a five-month truce and dealing a blow to peace efforts.

Vote counting begins in tightest ever Angolan election

Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the most competitive vote in the country's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

US responds to Iran on nuclear deal as momentum builds

The United States on Wednesday responded to Iran's suggestions on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal as momentum builds to bring back the landmark agreement trashed by former president Donald Trump.

Equities drift higher ahead of US Fed chair speech

European and US equities mostly advanced on Wednesday as investors awaited signals on the next US interest rate hikes.

Ukraine leader vows fight 'until the end' on 6-month war anniversary

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in Kyiv on Wednesday, hailing Ukraine's six-month long resistance to the Russian invasion as his counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed the fight would continue "until the end".

UN chief laments 'sad and tragic' six-month Ukraine war milestone

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia's war in Ukraine a "sad and tragic milestone."

Iconic Algeria record store's fortunes revived by DJ Snake

Legendary Algerian music label Disco Maghreb, which launched the careers of some of the Rai folk-inspired genre's most famous stars, has seen a revival thanks to a hit song by DJ Snake.

Biden announces nearly $3 bn in Ukraine weapons aid

President Joe Biden announced nearly $3 billion in military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday -- the biggest US package so far -- to mark Ukraine's independence day, six months after Russia invaded the country.

Six months on, shelling becomes new normal in Mykolaiv

Six months since the start of Russia's invasion, residents of Mykolaiv feel dread and resignation as the daily shelling of their city in southern Ukraine becomes the new routine.

South African inflation hits new 13-year high

Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers staged protests over the high cost of living.

Finnish PM defends work record after party controversy

Finland's prime minister on Wednesday gave a forceful defence of her work record and her right to a private life after criticism sparked by a video of the 36-year-old partying.

Fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull

Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, with the warring sides blaming each other for shattering a five-month-old truce.

Russia detains opposition politician for Ukraine comments

Russian police on Wednesday detained one of the last opposition figures still in the country and not behind bars, according to state media, after he reportedly criticised Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.

Migrants face abuse in Libya after EU-backed interceptions

Godwin risked everything for a better life in Europe, but he was detained and ransomed in Libya by European Union-backed authorities accused of "extreme abuse" against captured migrants.

US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties

Turkey's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia.

Ukraine will fight 'till the end', Zelensky vows on Independence Day

President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Wednesday that Ukraine will resist the Russian invasion "until the end" without "any concession or compromise", as the nation marks its Independence Day as well as the six-month anniversary of the start of the war.

Japan PM eyes nuclear power push to combat energy crunch

Japan's prime minister on Wednesday called for a push to revive the country's nuclear power industry in a bid to tackle soaring imported energy costs linked to the Ukraine war.

Asian markets fall as investors eye US Fed outlook

Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors await news on the next US interest rate hikes.

Court suspends Thai PM Prayut from office

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha from office while it considers a legal challenge that could see him thrown out months before an expected general election.

Angolans vote for president in tightest ever race

Angolans started casting ballots on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive vote in its democratic history, with incumbent president Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

Thai court to rule on embattled PM's fate

Thailand's Constitutional Court is expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will consider a legal challenge that could see Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha thrown out of office.

Angolans head to the polls in tightest ever race

Angolans head to the polls on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive vote in its democratic history, with incumbent president Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

Bolsonaro fetes Emperor Pedro I's heart

With full regalia, military honors and a skywriting squad, President Jair Bolsonaro presided over a lavish gala Tuesday for the embalmed heart of Emperor Pedro I, who declared Brazil's independence from Portugal 200 years ago.

US to give $3 bn in military aid as Ukraine marks 6 months of war

The United States will announce $3 billion in fresh military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine marks its independence day as well as the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Global stocks fall as Euro hits new 20-year low

Global stocks were down Tuesday as the euro dove to a new two-decade low against the dollar and traders waited nervously for news on the next US interest rate hikes.

Argentina's Kirchner goes on offensive over graft trial

Argentina Vice-President Cristina Kirchner on Tuesday launched a long and politically charged defense against corruption charges, for which prosecutors have asked that she face 12 years in jail and a lifetime ban from politics.

US says Iran eased demands for nuclear deal

The United States said Tuesday that Iran has agreed to ease key demands that had held up the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, with all eyes on what President Joe Biden in turn is offering.

Ready or not? Italy's Meloni launches vote campaign

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday launched her campaign to become Italy's first female prime minister in September elections, rallying supporters by asking: "I'm ready -- the question is, are you?"

'Christian mother' guides Italy's far-right to brink of power

As a youth activist she praised Mussolini, but as leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni has sought to detoxify her country's post-fascist movement -- and has brought it to the brink of power.

Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties

Turkey said Tuesday that its restoration of full diplomatic relations with Israel did not mean a shift in Middle Eastern allegiances as it warmly welcomed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.

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