Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.
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Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement.
The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its ‘goals’.
Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.
Complaint filed to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights challenges controversial expulsion practice.
Gaza medical and dental students sell ice cream in Khan Younis to fund their studies and keep their dreams alive
Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president’s rule and vows to fight on.
Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.
Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund.
Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open.
Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown ‘a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine’.
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