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The United States and China are preparing for high-level AI talks in September as both countries seek common ground on artificial intelligence governance, security and frontier AI models.
The European Union has imposed new sanctions targeting Sudan's gold trade and mining chemicals as it seeks to disrupt financing for the country's ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
The IMF's World Economic Outlook July 2026 projects Sub-Saharan Africa's economy to grow by 4.3% in 2026, while warning that food insecurity, technology gaps and external financing pressures continue to threaten the region.
Starmer resignation became official on Monday after Sir Keir Starmer announced he will quit as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister of the United Kingdom, saying he has accepted the verdict of his parliamentary party following months of mounting pressure over his leadership.
Donald Trump claims Keir Starmer will resign, as UK political pressure intensifies and Downing Street points to Starmer’s pledge that “there's more to do.”
A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding outlines plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions, release frozen assets, and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran has accused the United States of bearing responsibility for recent exchanges of fire with Israel, warning that renewed hostilities threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts and regional stability.
Malawi has announced plans to repatriate citizens seeking to leave South Africa as fears grow over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
Pope Leo XIV has released Magnifica Humanitas, his first encyclical focusing on artificial intelligence, human dignity and Catholic social teaching.
Pope Leo XIV has warned against unchecked artificial intelligence, condemned perpetual war and called for strict ethical oversight in his first major theological document.
Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as Benin’s new president, pledging economic continuity and stronger security measures against jihadist violence.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not rush into a nuclear agreement with Iran as negotiations continue over uranium limits and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.