New leaders elected to Brazil’s Congress promise independence from Lula

New leaders elected to Brazil’s Congress promise independence from Lula
New leaders elected to Brazil’s Congress promise independence from Lula

New leaders elected to Brazil’s Congress promise independence from Lula
Mali gold mine accident kills more than a dozen, including women and children
Mali gold mine accident kills more than a dozen, including women and children
M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo

UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo
Congo's M23 rebels control Goma airport, diplomatic and security sources say
Congo's M23 rebels control Goma airport, diplomatic and security sources say
China says it and India agree to faciliate exchange of journalists between them
China says it and India agree to faciliate exchange of journalists between them
Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency

Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again

With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Congolese, Rwanda troops firing at each other across border in Goma, U.N. sources say

Congolese, Rwanda troops firing at each other across border in Goma, U.N. sources say
Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa

Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa
Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
Second miner found dead after Slovenia coal mine accident
Second miner found dead after Slovenia coal mine accident
One miner dies, two trapped in Slovenia coal mine accident
One miner dies, two trapped in Slovenia coal mine accident
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Minimum age for social media in Indonesia, Sudan takeover, Brazil announces new BRICS member

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Minimum age for social media in Indonesia, Sudan takeover, Brazil announces new BRICS member
Zijin halts work at Colombia gold mine after homemade bomb attack
Zijin halts work at Colombia gold mine after homemade bomb attack
Rescuers say no more bodies in abandoned South African mine, conclude operations: Video

Rescuers say no more bodies in abandoned South African mine, conclude operations: Video
Death toll rises to 78 in South African mine tragedy: Video

Death toll rises to 78 in South African mine tragedy: Video
Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166

Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166
Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown

Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown
Rains force South Africa to close border crossing with Botswana
Rains force South Africa to close border crossing with Botswana
South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine
Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic

Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic
Protesters in São Paulo fight infrastructure projects that would cut thousands of trees

Protesters in São Paulo fight infrastructure projects that would cut thousands of trees
Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report
Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report
One body recovered from flooded Indian mine as rescuers search for trapped men

One body recovered from flooded Indian mine as rescuers search for trapped men
Several miners trapped in coal mine in India's Assam
Several miners trapped in coal mine in India's Assam
China's Xi cites corruption as 'biggest threat' to ruling Communist party

China's Xi cites corruption as 'biggest threat' to ruling Communist party
Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says

Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says
Poland's electoral commission reverses decision on opposition party funding

Poland's electoral commission reverses decision on opposition party funding
Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Analysis-Mexico's president may be toughening fight with drug cartels

Analysis-Mexico's president may be toughening fight with drug cartels
El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban

El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban
New technology aids Brazil's crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade

New technology aids Brazil's crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade
Brazil police bust $166 million illegal gold scheme on Indigenous lands
Brazil police bust $166 million illegal gold scheme on Indigenous lands
Pacific island Bougainville's independence path relies on economy, says PNG's Marape

Pacific island Bougainville's independence path relies on economy, says PNG's Marape
Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?

Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?
Brazil's Lula recognizes three more Indigenous territories

Brazil's Lula recognizes three more Indigenous territories
Uzbekistan Roundup: Trade relations with Pakistan, US sanctions, mining

Uzbekistan Roundup: Trade relations with Pakistan, US sanctions, mining
Colombia armed groups used peace talks to build strength, military commander says

Colombia armed groups used peace talks to build strength, military commander says
Indigenous mining complicates Brazil's fight against illegal gold

Indigenous mining complicates Brazil's fight against illegal gold
Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy
Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy
Factbox-Who are the main candidates in Ghana's presidential election?

Factbox-Who are the main candidates in Ghana's presidential election?
Top 10 billionaires in Africa in 2024

Top 10 billionaires in Africa in 2024
India suspends parliament again in dispute over U.S. action on Adani

India suspends parliament again in dispute over U.S. action on Adani
Peru's small miners block highways, camp outside Congress demanding registry extension
Peru's small miners block highways, camp outside Congress demanding registry extension
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex
25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?

25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?
Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests

Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests
Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes

Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes
‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election

‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election
Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit

Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit
Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC

Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC
'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit

'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit
Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf

Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf
Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension

‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension
‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia

‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia
Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal

Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal
‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil

‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil
Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo

Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo
‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border

‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border
Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz