Israeli papers welcome the first phase of the peace deal in Gaza, but remind us that many things could overshadow it and that Palestinians and Israelis will wake up "under two very different skies".

US pop-music Superstar Beyoncé hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart with her last album. But she was not nominated for the annual Country Music Award. How much racism is there in the ...

Several ministers in President Daniel Noboa's Cabinet have called Tuesday's attack on his motorcade an "assassination attempt," although law enforcement has said little about the incident.

A leading commentator on French politics has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how France's political crisis has not yet been solved, but there do seem to be "potential routes forward". French President ...

China's commerce ministry has announced it is imposing new rules limiting the export of rare earths and associated technology, including related to overseas companies using Chinese rare earths. The ...

Egypt became the 19th team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti. Mohamed Salah, who scored a brace, brought his goal tally for Egypt to 63.

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Ayomide Daniels, Eniola Daniel, and Olukayode Olumuyiwa preview the crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers between Lesotho and Nigeria on this edition of The Nutmeg on GuardianTV.

France's caretaker Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he'll present a draft budget bill next Monday, adding that there is still "a lot to debate". Among the sticking points is President Emmanuel ...

In Morocco, dozens of top voices from across society back an open appeal to the king calling for change and backing Gen Z protesters. Also, campaigning is in full swing in Cameroon ahead of the ...

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday security forces foiled a “false flag” plot by what he called local ...

Japan’s embattled governing party now has its new leader, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ...