Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Violent Pause
Zambia restarted its vote count Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on election workers and stolen ballots. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has already claimed victory.
Read Full News
Aftershock Hits Indonesia’s Flores as Rescuers Dig for Survivors
A fresh aftershock in Indonesia’s Flores region has raised fears of more casualties as rescue crews sift through rubble from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
Overnight Battle Against Wildfire in France’s Landes Region
Firefighters and local farmers are working through the night to contain a wildfire in Luglon, southwestern France, which has burned more than 1,500 hectares.
France’s top court rejects social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Court has invalidated a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it went too far on free speech and privacy. A new bill is planned.
False social media posts fuel Ceuta border tensions
False social media posts about the Morocco-Ceuta border opening for a Spanish holiday drew migrants to the crossing, prompting a security crackdown.
Chad’s Ban on Chari River Sand Mining Stirs Livelihood Fears
Thousands in N’Djamena fear for their livelihoods after Chad’s Ministry of Mines bans sand mining along the Chari River.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads, Death Toll Passes 2,100
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has claimed more than 2,100 lives, becoming the second largest on record as the virus spreads to a sixth province.
Adrift for 16 Hours: French Family Saved After Jet Ski Capsizes Off Koh Samui
A French father and his two children were saved off Koh Samui after 16 hours adrift when their jet ski capsized.
Belgium fights historic wildfire as hundreds flee homes
Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate as Belgium faced one of the most severe wildfires in its history, burning more than 2,700 hectares.
South Korea’s Lee proposes talks to formally end Korean War
President Lee Jae-myung called for dialogue with North Korea to officially end the Korean War, still technically unresolved without a peace treaty.