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Mercenary chief makes cryptic but profane remark about Russian war leadership

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Tuesday made a cryptic but profanity-laced comment about those in charge of Russia's war on Ukraine that risks getting him into more trouble with the Kremlin.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Sudan capital rocked by air strikes, looting

Residents of Sudan's capital reported heavy air strikes in central Khartoum on Tuesday amid a surge in looting while Saudi Arabia said negotiators were working toward a short-term ceasefire.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

More bodies found in search for Kenyan forest death cult followers

Kenyan investigators exhumed 21 more bodies on Tuesday as they resumed a search for followers of a doomsday cult, who the interior minister described as victims of a "highly organised crime".

Reuters · May 9, 2023

British ex-premier Truss to visit Taiwan next week

Former British prime minister Liz Truss will visit Taiwan next week and meet senior members of the government, her office said on Tuesday, a move that could anger China amid strains in its relationship with the current British government.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

UN rights office: Iran has executed more than 200 people this year

Iran has executed 209 people so far this year, a spokesperson for the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday, describing its record as "abominable" and calling for them to halt.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

EU constantly working to improve sanctions on Russia - Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that the European Union was continuously working to improve its sanctions regime against Russia.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

EU must reduce risks in China relations without cutting ties - Scholz

The European Union should reduce risks in its relations with China as Beijing is becoming increasingly assertive in competing with the 27-nation bloc, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Europe must not be intimated by Moscow's power plays - Scholz

The European Union must not be intimidated by Moscow's show-casing of military power but continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday as Russia marked Victory Day with a parade.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Over 700,000 people internally displaced within Sudan, more than doubling -IOM

The number of people displaced by violence within Sudan has more than doubled in the past week to over 700,000 people amid ongoing fighting between military factions, an International Organization for Migration spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Australian journalist nears 1,000 days in detention in China on state secrets charge

Politicians, business people and friends of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who will reach 1,000 days of detention in Beijing on Wednesday, called for a faster resolution of her case as diplomatic ties between the trade partners stabilise.

Reuters · May 9, 2023