Haiti’s government announced Saturday that it is implementing a three-month state of emergency in the country’s central region as gang violence surges

Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin next Friday, US president Donald Trump suggested a hypothetical peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could include some "swapping of territories". The idea has been met with scepticism in Ukraine.

The US president has created incomprehension and drawn criticism after letting an initial 10-day deadline threat for Russia to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine or face US sanctions, expire. Instead, the US president has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Putin in Alaska next Friday.

After a successful season at his even more successful French club, the Moroccan-born football player has now set his eyes on the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, which is set to reward the best football player of the year in a ceremony in September.

Renewed anti-government protests have taken place in Israel, where relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas demanded their release and an end to the brutal war Israel has been waging in Gaza.

Anthony Hernandez wants his shot at becoming champion after rag dolling Roman Dolidze and finishing with a fourth-round submission in the UFC Vegas 109 main event.

Steve Erceg got dropped early but came back strong to win a unanimous decision over Ode Osbourne at UFC Vegas 109

Toshiomi Kazama was down for several moments after he got powerbombed by Elijah Smith at UFC Vegas 109 but he avoided any serious injuries after going to a local Las Vegas hospital for treatment.

Eryk Anders suffered a knockout loss and had to get stitches after a nasty cut was opened over his eye during his fight with Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 109

During a bilateral meeting in Egypt on Saturday, both countries firmly condemned the plan announced by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week. Israel is reportedly preparing a two-stage plan of seizing Gaza City first, before taking control of the entire Strip.

Although the government largely stays the same, Congolese voters have been waiting for changes following the security crisis that the country has gone through this year. President Félix Tshisekedi has also brought in two opposition politicians.

The American nuclear bomb attack on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 killed around 70,000 people and left many more physically and psychologically scarred for life. In a ceremony, survivors and officials warned of the threats of nuclear weapons in a world of increasing geopolitical tension.

Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album "Fountain Baby" in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With "Black Star", the artist brings rythms and genres from her home country to her music.

The war-torn country has seen a cholera outbreak slowly make its way through all states since July 2024. Among the most vulnerable parts of the population are refugees.

Anthony Hernandez seeks his eighth straight win at UFC Vegas 109—will it put him at the front of the contender line?