Category: World

Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit
Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free tradeThe Canadian prime [...]

‘How do you rebuild all this?’ Black River residents assess damage after Hurricane Melissa
People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for helpIt is a treacherous journey to Black River, a c [...]

Sudan’s brutal civil war – what has happened in El Fasher?
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city from the army after an 18-month siege – but who are they and what do they want?Another devastating [...]

About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says
Demonstrators took to streets after president’s main challengers were excluded from ballotAbout 700 people have been killed during three days of elect [...]

Bonus episode: Searching for the spirit of Pan-Africanism – podcast
In this bonus episode, the Guardian journalist Chris Osuh explores whether we are living through a Pan-African moment 80 years on from Manchester’s gr [...]

Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘PR stunt’ after arresting fighters behind civilian killings
Reports of indiscriminate violence and ethnic targeting in El Fasher have led to growing global outrageSudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim [...]

UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara
Move is strongest endorsement yet for retained rule over disputed territory, despite fierce opposition from AlgeriaThe UN security council has approve [...]

France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot. [...]

Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step. [...]

Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country's history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday. [...]
