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Chinese spying ‘alert’ issued to UK MPs
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» LONDON - Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 Tuesday warned that China was trying to recruit parliamentarians through spies disguised as headhunters, amid concern over Beijing’s activities in the UK.
Madagascar adjusts to military rule
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years.
Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - An elite military unit that backed youth-led anti-government street protests said on Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina.
Under-fire Brazil Senate scraps immunity bid
AFP, Published on 25/09/2025
» BRASíLIA - Brazil’s Senate on Wednesday quashed a bid to expand criminal immunity for lawmakers after the proposal unleashed mass protests over the weekend.
Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian parliamentarians passed on Monday legislation allowing people who collude with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent.
Myanmar junta captures key town, expanding election writ
AFP, Published on 20/08/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's junta said Wednesday its troops have captured a battlefield town in the country's east, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares to stage a disputed December election.
Thousands of Afghans win UK asylum after huge data breach
AFP, Published on 15/07/2025
» LONDON - Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a 2022 data breach put their lives at risk, the British government revealed on Tuesday.
Huawei probe blunder sparks EU rules change
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - When European lawmaker Giusi Princi learnt she was sought by Belgian authorities over a graft investigation linked to the Chinese tech giant Huawei in May, she was “dumbfounded”.
King Charles addresses Italian parliament, greets pope
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» ROME - Britain’s King Charles III told Italy’s parliament Wednesday that peace is “never to be taken for granted” before ending a visit to Rome with a surprise visit to a convalescing Pope Francis.
Mozambique president inaugurated after deadly unrest
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» MAPUTO - Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo took the oath of office Wednesday in front of a heavily guarded audience of dignitaries in the capital Maputo following weeks of violent demonstrations over the fiercely disputed election results.