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Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last ever Commonwealth Games are alleviated after seven nations lodge official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or 2034.

The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.

People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.

The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.