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After an unexpected coup three years ago in neighbouring Gabon, which toppled the Bongo dynasty sending shockwaves across the continent, Cameroon immediately reshuffled its military leadership.Then, while running for a controversial eighth term in power at last year's presidential...

A huge forest fire near Bordeaux in southwestern France has revealed World War II shells in the village of Le Porge, where all residents returned to their homes on Monday after days of demining operations....

The eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of at least two villages on its slopes.Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, started spewing lava and ash on Monday.Pyroclastic currents -...

More than 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, French authorities have said.The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire,...

Funerals have been held for some of the 14 people killed in a landslide that hit a mountain monastery hosting an overnight prayer session in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region.Rescue efforts for others feared trapped in the debris after a...

Political opponents of Trump have criticised the service. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to the US securities regulator to ask if it will investigate whether Truth API breaks the law.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

It's been a humbling few days for Donald Trump, even if the American president is reluctant to acknowledge it.In a series of setbacks, Trump has faced adversity in matters both large and small; two of which he cares about...

At least five people were killed and 10 more injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse close to Moscow overnight on Tuesday, the region's governor has said.The official did not specify what had been targeted but Ukraine...

An 82-year-old bike rider who cycled 3,300 miles (5,300km) across Australia to raise money for charity has died a day after completing the challenge.Bob Montgomery's death was "unexpected" but "peaceful", his family said in a statement on social media,...

Twenty five US states sued the administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners.The tariffs came into effect in July, targeting countries including the UK and...