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Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure
Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures.
Egypt’s AFCON pain to spur World Cup bid as Nigeria bronze medal game looms
Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.
Venezuela’s Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize: Is it his now?
Machado and Trump met at the White House amid uncertainty over the future of Venezuela.
Machado gives her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
The White House has released a photograph of Venezuela's Machado presenting Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Salah will be welcomed back at Liverpool after AFCON, says Slot
Unsettled forward Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool on Sunday, once his AFCON duty with Egypt comes to an end.
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland backfired
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has backfired and reinforced Somalia’s territorial integrity.
What does Israel want in Somaliland?
From proximity to Yemen's Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.
Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests?
The collapse of the rial and soaring prices sparked the first protest by shopkeepers in Tehran.
Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture
The bodies of 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the US bombing of Venezuela have been returned to Cuba.
Why The Gambia wants Myanmar punished for Rohingya genocide
Tiny The Gambia was the first to take another country to the ICJ as a third-party rights defender.

