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Mali: One Year After Arrests for "Attempted Coup d'État," Military Personnel Still Not Judged
One year after the initial arrests of Malian military personnel for an alleged coup attempt, dozens remain detained without trial, despite a French intelligence agent involved in the same plot having been sentenced.
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen said in an online interview that Taiwan has never been an independent country, dismissed the DPP's claim of de facto independence as nonsense, and urged acceptance of the 1992 Consensus.
#OsunDecides2026: What Osun residents say about Governor Adeleke’s stewardship
Osun State residents offer mixed reviews of Governor Ademola Adeleke's performance, praising workers' welfare and some infrastructure, but criticizing healthcare, security, and equitable development.
Kenya: Kalonzo - I Can Back Sifuna, but Polls Must Not Pick Opposition Ticket
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Kenya's United Opposition against using opinion polls to select its 2027 presidential ticket, citing potential manipulation and the need for a scientific approach. He expressed willingness to support other leaders like Edwin Sifuna,…
The Education Ministry told Lok Sabha that IITs filled over 3,500 faculty posts between Sept 2022 and May 2026, but declined to share current faculty-student ratios for each institute despite a specific query from MP Shashi Tharoor.
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed questions regarding the legal handling of Philippine citizens in China, reiterated China's territorial claims over the South Tibet region against India's renaming efforts, and condemned new US sanctions on Cuban e…
A senior Chinese official, Liu Haixing, met with Cuban counterparts in Havana, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and describing the nations as “good brothers” amid increased US pressure on Cuba.
Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The Government reiterates that ministers will not go to the Senate to discuss Ceuta
The Spanish government refuses to send ministers to the Senate to discuss the Ceuta migration crisis, while Italy and Denmark call for strict immigration policies and deportation centers. Spain faces internal political criticism and diplomatic friction with Italy over the…
Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government
Colombia's new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the killing of six rebels, including FARC splinter members and Gulf Clan cartel members, in his administration's first major operation against criminal groups.
Iran says US is no longer seeking nuclear deal, wants to focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the end of the war with Iran and its allies in the region, the lifting o…
Following a drone incident at Leipzig Airport, Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger is pushing for rapid improvements in drone detection and defense at German airports. The event has also sparked calls for Bundeswehr deployment domestically and a potential amendment …
Was Another 1.2 Million Euro Dividend Paid to Ayuso's Partner or Was There an Accounting Error?
Accounts for Maxwell Cremona, owned by Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, show a note about a €1.225 million dividend in 2025, despite insufficient reserves, suggesting an accounting error amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.
Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is forming a naval coalition to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea, aiming to restore order in the vital shipping lane disrupted by the Iranian-backed group.
A woman staying at a London Travelodge to escape her domestic abuser was assaulted after staff handed her room key to the man without checking with her. The chain has commissioned an independent review of its room access policies.
Indonesia's president has nominated acting central bank governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to lead Bank Indonesia after Perry Warjiyo's abrupt July resignation. Parliament, currently in recess, will have the final say.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, asserted that Israel poses the greatest threat to regional security and urged regional countries to strengthen their own defense without foreign reliance. He also linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the cessa…
Nigeria: Declare Your Assets, Serap Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Other Presidential Candidates
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all 19 presidential candidates for Nigeria's 2027 election to publicly declare their assets and liabilities, including those of their spouses and minor children.
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, defended President Bola Tinubu against claims of lavish living, stating Tinubu walks to his office, eats once daily, and has not traveled abroad recently, amidst public debate on government spending and…
Both Houses of India's Parliament were adjourned until 2 PM on August 10, 2026 as opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah address allegations of police brutality against student protesters and theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Students in India's Jharkhand state marched toward the state assembly in Ranchi, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams while at least six hunger strikers continued fasting.
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear Tamil Nadu's plea seeking direction to Karnataka to immediately release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery river water, listing the matter for August 13.
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Palestinian groups surrender weapons, its envoy says, contradicting his earlier stance. Lebanon refuses September talks, and Yemen reports a deadly Houthi attack on Mocha.
US senator Murphy says the US president has ‘lost’ the war on Iran, adding that continued fighting is weakening Washington while strengthening Tehran.
Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Morning
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused Minister Adegboyega Oyetola and the APC of planning to rig the upcoming August 15 governorship election, citing Oyetola's recent statements as evidence.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo of a two-decade campaign of lies and deceit, challenging recent allegations made by Obasanjo.
Polling opened in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts in Poonch Division on Aug. 10, with nearly 460,000 registered voters. Seven other seats have been postponed.
INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to 11 August
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections to August 11.
Yemen's armed forces struck Saudi-led coalition gathering centres, ammunition depots, and operations rooms in the al-Makha region, with no casualty figures immediately released.
A BBC investigation follows the trail of Hesham Louqa, once head of Syria's feared General Security Directorate under Bashar al-Assad, from an abandoned Damascus apartment containing an address book of his contacts to reports of a hideout in Moscow.