Sacked Ukraine defence minister calls for presidential election amid wartime crisis
Fedorov, who did not directly mention Zelensky in his video, was unexpectedly removed as defence minister in late July, only six months after taking up the position.
Fedorov, who did not directly mention Zelensky in his video, was unexpectedly removed as defence minister in late July, only six months after taking up the position.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, saying Akane, from Japan, and Seye, from Senegal, were targeted under an order issued by President Donald Trump last year. He accused the two ICC officials of taking part in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain or prosecute officials from governments that have not agreed to the court’s jurisdiction.
OpenAI is also adding Study Hours, allowing teenagers to choose periods when Study Mode becomes the default. The platform will send reminders for breaks, encouraging users not to spend extended periods interacting with the chatbot.
Health facilities, schools, water systems, electricity networks, agricultural land and other community infrastructure have suffered extensive damage, making it difficult for residents to rebuild their lives
Hichilema, 64, secured 2,965,326 votes, representing about 61.4% of the valid vote, according to results released by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP), received 1,856,217 votes, or about 38%
The UNDP said access to AI alone does not guarantee that countries and communities can adapt the technology to address their specific needs. It identified language as one of the clearest manifestations of the divide, warning that communities poorly represented in AI systems risk being left further behind as the technology expands
The World Bank cautioned that income classifications do not capture every aspect of development, but said four decades of annual analysis provide an important framework for understanding global economic progress
The trial is expected to last between four and six weeks, with Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify
Davis, 63, is facing a murder charge over Shakur’s 1996 death, with prosecutors arguing that he helped organise the shooting after his nephew, Orlando Anderson, was involved in a confrontation with the rapper earlier that evening.
The victory gives Hichilema another five years in office and extends his political career after a long pursuit of the presidency. The 64-year-old was making his seventh attempt at the top office, while Mundubile was contesting for the presidency for the first time.
Health workers are also taking the response into communities, conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns aimed at limiting the spread of the disease
The US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is vital to the global economy. It has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.
According to the ministry, the attackers used vehicles loaded with explosives in an attempt to overrun government positions and destabilise security in Baidoa
The organisation explained that its strategy goes beyond increasing fish production, with investments also targeting sustainable management of natural resources, post-harvest infrastructure and stronger connections between producers and markets
The death toll has surpassed the 2,299 fatalities recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak, which was previously the country’s worst Ebola epidemic.
KMPDU said medical interns play an essential role in healthcare delivery across East Africa and should not be punished for raising legitimate labour concerns.
The government has not yet provided further details regarding the inaugural flight at the same time, criticism remains strong due to several previously failed claims by the government.
The 11-day exercise is designed to strengthen the defensive readiness of US and South Korean forces on the Korean Peninsula. This year’s drills are expected to involve roughly 18,000 South Korean troops, while about 28,500 US service members are stationed in South Korea
Hichilema had 54.82% or 1,056,812 of the declared votes, figures showed, putting him on track for re-election without a second-round runoff if he keeps the overall majority.
About 200 firefighters were working to keep the twin fires from converging on the island of Salamina, which was under a high wildfire risk on Sunday.
The latest strikes come as Russia continues its near-daily missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, more than four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022
The ILO attributed the worsening employment outlook to weak economic growth and sluggish job creation, which are making it increasingly difficult for young people to secure jobs
The powerful quake triggered landslides, blocked roads and damaged more than 1,300 homes, with widespread destruction reported in the Sikka region
More than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the Reuters news agency.
The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice rather than a peace treaty, leaving the two countries technically still at war. Although major fighting stopped, tensions have continued along the heavily guarded DMZ, with the two sides repeatedly accusing each other of provocations.
The last food distributions for the most vulnerable 240,000 refugees are expected to take place in September unless fresh funding is secured urgently. They are among the 650,000 refugees who had previously been receiving food assistance across the country.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) had paused the exercise after receiving reports of attacks involving polling officials and alleged incidents in which marked ballot papers were taken from ballot boxes.
Russian Athletics has described the measures as “selective and politicised”, arguing that they have prevented the federation from properly representing its athletes on the international stage.
The accident forced organisers to suspend the stage with about 20 kilometres (12 miles) left to the finish. The podium ceremony was also cancelled as a mark of respect following the tragedy.
The tremor caused damage in Maumere, the main town on the island of Flores, where people ran into the streets as buildings shook. At the port, video footage showed large pieces of concrete breaking away from a terminal building and falling onto passengers waiting to board an inter-island ferry.