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Large crowd demands justice for assassinated Malta journalist

Mandy Mallia, sister of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, holds a poster bearing Daphne's portrait during a protest organized by civil society group Repubblika following the acquittal of Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who had been accused of complicity in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in Valletta, Malta, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
Mandy Mallia, sister of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, holds a poster bearing Daphne's portrait during a protest organized by civil society group Repubblika following the acquittal of Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who had been accused of complicity in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in Valletta, Malta, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

‘Identity returned to us’: How Taiwan’s latest recognised indigenous group is reclaiming its voice

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan officially recognised the Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th officially recognised Indigenous group at an event on July 30.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan officially recognised the Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th officially recognised Indigenous group at an event on July 30.

Congo's president calls for national dialogue to ease tensions, rebels excluded

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi looks on during the closing of the \"Africa Forward\" Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi looks on during the closing of the \"Africa Forward\" Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent

Tunisians protest against President Kais Saied, demanding the restoration of democracy and calling for the release of jailed activists and journalists amid a worsening economic and social crisis, in Tunis, Tunisia, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui
Tunisians protest against President Kais Saied, demanding the restoration of democracy and calling for the release of jailed activists and journalists amid a worsening economic and social crisis, in Tunis, Tunisia, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui

UN candidate Baki vows focus on conflict prevention, UN renewal

FILE PHOTO: Ivonne Baki talks to media during an interview with Reuters in Quito June 3, 2011. REUTERS/Gary Granja/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ivonne Baki talks to media during an interview with Reuters in Quito June 3, 2011. REUTERS/Gary Granja/File Photo

Ugandan UN candidate stresses reform, invokes St Francis

FILE PHOTO: Olara Otunnu, leader of the Uganda People's Congress party, arrives for his nomination as presidential candidate in the capital Kampala October 26, 2010. REUTERS/Hudson Apunyo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Olara Otunnu, leader of the Uganda People's Congress party, arrives for his nomination as presidential candidate in the capital Kampala October 26, 2010. REUTERS/Hudson Apunyo/File Photo

France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says

FILE PHOTO: French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections

An election official holds a ballot at a polling station during Zambia's general elections, including a presidential election, in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Moses Mwape
An election official holds a ballot at a polling station during Zambia's general elections, including a presidential election, in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Moses Mwape

Army of young turning from dividend to drag for India’s ruling party

Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrating in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25.
Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrating in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25.

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

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