The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.
Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead ‘war on terror’
The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the “war on terror.
China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death
The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks.
Canada’s Mark Carney promises ‘bold’ first federal budget
The prime minister has promised “generational investments” and warned of “sacrifices” as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs.
Polls open in NYC mayoral race – here are five things to watch in US elections
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Streamers will be made to produce Australian content
Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content.
At least three dead as typhoon causes devastation in the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has flooded large areas, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.
Delhi’s lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus
Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation.
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM’s asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an “unfriendly act”.
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way.
