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The trial of 16 members of a far-right group, accused of participating in a terror conspiracy, begins in Paris on Tuesday. The defendants, who allegedly plotted acts of violence against Muslims, deny any terrorist intent.

Anger is mounting in Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang whilst in custody. The activist was arrested on Saturday, subsequent to a complaint from the police, who accused him of damaging their reputation on social media. Activists have taken to the streets in protest, as Kenya approaches the one-year…

A new initiative to monitor the health of the world’s oceans was unveiled Sunday at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice. The Starfish barometer provides an annual snapshot of ocean conditions — from biodiversity loss and sea level rise to human impact and emerging solutions.

Kenya's police chief said Monday that the man who died in custody over the weekend had been arrested for making a complaint against a senior officer. The Kenyan man had been arrested over a post on social media. His death shortly after in his cell is sparking condemnation from supporters…

As world leaders gather on the French Riviera to confront mounting threats to the oceans, momentum is building behind a global treaty that aims to bring order to the lawless 'wild west' of the high seas.

The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told journalists on Sunday.

The European Space Agency marked its 50th anniversary in May, kicking off a landmark year of mission launches and strategic planning. With the ESA Ministerial Council set to meet in November, Director General Josef Aschbacher reflected on five decades of progress and outlined the agency’s future in exploration, climate science,…

European far-right leaders are converging in rural France as the National Rally marks the anniversary its 2024 EU election victory with a display of unity and ambition.

Environmental activists in Malawi have supported the decision by theMalawian authorities to confiscate and arrest five Zambians who wereattempting to smuggle over 200kgs of live crayfish intothe country. The activists and experts say the invasive Crayfish isknown for its predatory traits and threatens Malawi's native specieswhich are endemic to the…