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Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe

The Myanmar military has escalated its aerial attacks against civilians, with the conflict ravaging the country showing no signs of abating, UN investigators said Tuesday.

By AFP 2026-08-11 18:13:16

Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe

US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions

By AFP 2026-08-11 18:08:48

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

More than half a million people were killed and millions displaced, while tens of thousands of people disappeared, many into the country's brutal prison system.

By AFP 2026-08-11 13:22:28

Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

Donald Trump said he would seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any peace negotiations

By AFP 2026-08-11 12:47:53

Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, after Kyiv warned that Moscow had received more ballistic missiles from North Korea.

By AFP 2026-08-11 09:14:57

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens

Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111

"The government is maintaining all its capacities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid to every area that needs it," said President Abelardo de la Espriella.

By AFP 2026-08-10 22:44:43

Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111

Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officer

Blance had been serving as acting attorney general since Trump fired Pam Bondi in April, in part for failing to successfully prosecute several of his political enemies.

By AFP 2026-08-10 22:18:55

Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officer

Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors, 18 confirmed dead

The early-morning quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela -- itself hit by a devastating quake in late June -- and prompted building evacuations in the Colombian capital Bogota.

By AFP 2026-08-10 18:35:22

Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors, 18 confirmed dead

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

Indian students marched towards the state assembly in Jharkhand on Monday, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations.

By AFP 2026-08-10 09:57:42

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

Energy transition threatens to wipe Dutch village from map

Residents of Moerdijk who survived WWII bombing and subsequent flooding, are facing a new existential challenge: the threat of being bulldozed in the name of clean energy.

By AFP 2026-08-10 09:41:44