More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo, government figures show
DAKAR, Aug 31 – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed on Monday. Read More
Italy’s population to shrink by 4 million by 2050, stats agency says
ROME, Aug 31 – Italy’s population will shrink by almost 4 million by 2050, undermining the sustainability of its economy and welfare system as the proportion of elderly people increases,…
Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece
JERUSALEM/ATHENS, Aug 31 – Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as…
Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, disrupting life across capital
KYIV, Aug 31 – Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region stretched into the fifth day on Monday, with near round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupting…
US envoy says he hopes Belarus will free hundreds of prisoners next month
Aug 31 – U.S. special envoy John Coale has said he hopes to secure the release of hundreds of additional prisoners from Belarus next month and will go there in…
Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers
NAIROBI, Aug 31 – Flight delays at Kenya’s main international airport on Monday affected thousands of travellers as airport workers’ go-slow strike action continued into its second day, with the…
Nearly 20 still missing after north Cyprus ferry capsize kills eight
NICOSIA, Aug 31 – Nearly 20 people were missing on Monday after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight, as divers joined search teams scouring deep waters…
Another Ukrainian town lies in ruins as Russians creep closer
DRUZHKIVKA, Ukraine, Aug 31 – Burned out cars. Rubble from flattened buildings strewn along deserted streets. The rumble of artillery guns followed by the high-pitched whine of an attack drone.…
Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports
Aug 31 – Iran’s army said it attacked the United Arab Emirates’ Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday, Iranian state TV reported, citing a statement from the…
Trump says he plans to campaign for midterms like he did in 2024
He dismissed concerns about high prices that have dogged his Republican allies. Read More