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Jihadist threat puts eastern Senegal on edge
Jihadist threat puts eastern Senegal on edge

Every time Senegalese mechanic Ibrahima Mbodj hears screeching tyres, a popping firecracker or even shattering glass, he fears another jihadist attack on the Malian border post near his village.

February 24, 2026

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Kim Yo Jong: the powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
Kim Yo Jong: the powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of Kim Jong Un, has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in North Korea, playing a leading role in the nation's diplomatic efforts and nuclear posturing.

February 24, 2026

North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister
North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister

North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation.

February 24, 2026

Mexico's Jalisco cautiously tries returning to normal after cartel violence
Mexico's Jalisco cautiously tries returning to normal after cartel violence

Residents of Jalisco cautiously peeked their heads out Monday after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the Mexican state over the weekend following the death of a major drug kingpin.

February 24, 2026

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France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show
France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.

February 24, 2026

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Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion
Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion

Beleaguered UK leader Keir Starmer's Labour party is expected to bleed support to both the hard-right and far-left in a crunch poll this week as Britain's traditional two-party system splinters.

February 24, 2026