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Ex-ally sues Monaco's ruler in 'Rock Files' scandal

A former confidant of Monaco's ruler Prince Albert II is suing the monarch in an unprecedented and potentially damaging court case triggered by the release of leaks that have rocked the usually placid Mediterranean playground for the rich and famous.

Niger junta breaks off military cooperation with France

A West African delegation has failed to secure the return to power of Niger's elected government despite proposals to resolve the crisis as the junta curtailed military cooperation with former colonial power France.

Armenia funnels US cars to Russia, in sanctions' evasion

A kilometres-long caravan of trailers loaded with used cars meanders on a dusty road leading to a customs terminal in the Armenian city of Gyumri.

W. African delegation fails to resolve Niger crisis

A West African delegation has failed to secure the return to power of Niger's elected government as the junta moved to break military cooperation with former colonial power France.

Russia says thwarted Ukraine attacks on Black Sea naval base, Crimea

Russia said Friday it had thwarted Ukrainian sea and air drone attacks on a naval base in the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula.

Ousted Niger leader calls for help as junta warns against intervention

Niger's junta threatened an immediate response to "any aggression" as a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup neared, while the country's ousted leader called for international help to "restore our constitutional order".

Alexei Navalny: Russia's opposition leader behind bars

Russia gives few glimpses nowadays of Alexei Navalny, an opposition icon who leveraged social media and fatigue with the Kremlin to rise to stardom before being poisoned and jailed.

Russian opposition leader Navalny faces 20 more years behind bars

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces trial again on Friday to hear whether he has been found guilty of a series of extremism charges that could see him spend 20 more years behind bars.

Niger junta threatens immediate response to any 'aggression'

Niger's newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any "aggression or attempted aggression", as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup.

US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran

The United States is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday.

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.

Defiant Trump in court to face election conspiracy charges

Former president Donald Trump arrived in federal court in the US capital on Thursday to answer historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.

Nigerian president calls for 'amicable resolution' of Niger crisis

Nigeria's president on Thursday told delegations from a West African bloc to do "whatever it takes" to reach an "amicable resolution" in Niger, as they embarked on talks in Niamey and the region to resolve the standoff following last week's coup.

Defiant Trump heads to court to face election conspiracy charges

Former president Donald Trump headed to federal court in the US capital on Thursday to answer historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.

Coup backers rally across Niger

Thousands of people rallied Thursday across Niger to show support for the coup that toppled democratically elected leader Mohamed Bazoum as US President Joe Biden demanded his immediate release.

Migrant boat rescue missions do not encourage crossings: study

Humanitarian operations to rescue migrants attempting the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea do not encourage further crossings, a modelling study said on Thursday.

At least 7 hurt, 100 detained in clashes at Eritrean Stockholm festival

Seven people were injured and dozens detained in Stockholm Thursday as clashes broke out at an Eritrean pro-government festival, police and health officials said, with anti-government protesters trashing property at the site.

Paris airport pandemonium as bag handler breaks

With just one year to go before Paris hosts the Olympic Games one of the city's airports suffered an unprecedented breakdown Thursday that led to a mountain of luggage piling up and delayed flights.

Trump to appear in court, accused of endangering US democracy

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court on Thursday to answer charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, a case that will cast a dark and volatile cloud over the 2024 White House race for which he remains the presumptive Republican nominee.

Environmental activists arrested after covering UK PM's home in black

Activists from Greenpeace were arrested Thursday after scaling UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's constituency home in northern England and covering it with black fabric to protest his fossil fuel policy.

Russian oil price cap under growing scrutiny as prices rise

When the West rolled out its unprecedented price cap on Russian oil late last year, it hoped to starve Moscow of much-needed revenue while minimising the impact on other countries.

Coup backers rally in Niger as security worries grow

Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Niger's capital in support of the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as security concerns mounted among Western nations.

Macron suffers new Africa setback with Niger coup

The coup in Niger represents a major setback for French President Emmanuel Macron, raising questions about France's military presence in the country but also the future of his wider strategy in Africa, analysts said.

All frowns in the land of smiles: What is happening in Thai politics?

Thailand's political deadlock shows no signs of ending any time soon, as the kingdom's lawmakers broker, bicker and break alliances months after national elections with a new prime minister still nowhere to be seen.

Western security worries grow in coup-hit Niger

Security concerns built Thursday ahead of planned protests in coup-hit Niger, with France demanding safety guarantees for foreign embassies as some Western nations reduced their diplomatic presence.

Trump legal bills emptying campaign coffers

Donald Trump has been burning through millions of dollars as he faces an onslaught of legal bills from the investigations threatening his presidential election bid -- with some sources of funding drying up fast.

Trump set to appear in court to face election conspiracy charges

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court on Thursday to answer charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, a case that will cast a dark and volatile cloud over the 2024 White House race for which he remains the presumptive Republican nominee.

Pakistani survivor of militant torture determined to live without fear

Tortured and imprisoned by Islamist militants for nearly five years, Shahbaz Taseer says he forgot how it felt to smile. Now, he is determined to live without fear.

W. Africa bloc says military intervention in Niger 'last resort'

West Africa's regional bloc on Wednesday said a military intervention in junta-ruled Niger was "the last resort" as Nigeria cut electricity supplies to intensify pressure on the country's coup leaders.

Trump unbowed after indictment for bid to steal 2020 election

Donald Trump spun his latest indictments into a 2024 campaign pitch Wednesday, but faced withering criticism from his former vice president who accused him of relying on "crackpot lawyers" for advice.

Israelis rally again to oppose judiciary overhaul

Thousands of protesters waving Israeli flags rallied on Wednesday in Tel Aviv against parliament's approval of a key judicial reform pushed through by the hard-right government in defiance of months-long mass protests.

As Trump faces indictment heat, Biden chills beachside

"It was compelling," Joe Biden offered Tuesday after Donald Trump's indictment. But the US president was referring to a film -- not the legal fate of his political rival, which he has declined to address.

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