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Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has

India replaces British architect statue with independence hero

India replaces British architect statue with independence hero

India unveiled a bust of an independence-era nationalist icon at the presidential palace on Monday, replacing a monument to British architect Edwin Lutyens in a symbolic break from its colonial past. Lutyens was the chief architect of New Delhi, the area that houses India's power centre, and

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out. News of the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, 59, triggered cartel members across the

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights. "Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," Antonio Guterres told the

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. Nicknamed "El Mencho", the 59-year-old and his cartel ambushed police officers, attacked the

Feral horses stir debate in Missoula's Miller Creek neighborhood

MISSOULA, Mont. – A group of feral horses believed to be descendants of rodeo stock animals from the late 1970s has been roaming Missoula's residential areas for decades, particularly in the Lower Miller Creek area. Local residents have noticed an increase in the presence of these horses near public

Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'

Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'

With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album. At the heart of Sahad Sarr's ingenuity lies a quest for independence, his pride in being African and