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Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence

Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.

Belgium: Hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle largest wildfire on record

A rapidly spreading wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve near Belgium's border with Germany has scorched around…

Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life…

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public…

As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria

Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.

Iran war: Qatar denies holding missing Iranian fighter pilots

Tehran said the three pilots "were captured alive" by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down…

Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war

Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.

Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to…

Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on…