Why does France have military bases in Africa?
With a wave of coups in former French colonies in Africa, France is finding it can no longer take its military role on
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A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses
The military-installed president of Myanmar has warned that the country is in danger of breaking apart if the government cannot control the fighting
World
Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia’s Bulo Marer Atmis base
A Ugandan military court has found two officers guilty of cowardice as Islamist fighters stormed an African Union base in Somalia in May.
Entertainment
Hollywood actors’ union Sag-Aftra agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike
US actors are expected to resume work after their union agreed on a tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end a four-month strike.
Technology
Microsoft says Teams and Xbox fixed in UK and Europe
Microsoft has said problems with accessing its Teams messaging app and Xbox gaming platform across the UK and Europe have now been resolved.
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300,000 join pro-Palestinian rally in London as scores of counter-protesters arrested
Around 300,000 people turned out for a large pro-Palestinian rally in London on Saturday as police arrested scores of counter-protesters for attempting to
Belgium
More than 20,000 attend pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels
Brussels(BO Correspondent/AFP)Over 20,000 people marched through Brussels in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, which is currently
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India appeals death sentences of ex-naval officers in Qatar
India has filed an appeal with Qatar over death sentences handed to eight former Indian naval officers on unspecified charges. Reports say the men, who
Entertainment
World
Michael Jackson jacket sells for £250,000 at auction
An iconic leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the 1980s has been bought for £250,000 ($306,000). The black-and-white garment, worn by the
Sports
Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2023 results: Czech Republic beat USA to reach semi-finals
Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova sent the Czech Republic into the Billie Jean King semi-finals with a deciding doubles win over the USA.