This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential press service on June 28, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (Centre L) speaking with the Slovenia's President Natasha Pirc Musar (Centre R) during their meeting in Kyiv on June 28, 2024, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP)

Russia releases 10 Ukrainian civilian prisoners – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday 10 civilians, including a politician and two priests, taken prisoner in Russia and Belarus had been freed in a deal mediated by the Vatican. Russia and
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Denmark's players attend a MD-1 training session in Freudenstadt, southwestern Germany on June 28, 2024, on the eve of their Euro 2024 Round of 16 football match against Germany. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)

Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 with Germany

Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday. Germany had positive news of their own over
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(FILES) Real Madrid's Spanish forward #14 Joselu celebrates victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 8, 2024. - Spanish international forward Joselu leaves Real Madrid to join the Qatari club Al-Gharafa, the Real Madrid CF announced on June 28, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

Madrid sell Joselu to Qatari team

Real Madrid confirmed the sale of Spain striker Joselu to Qatari side Al-Gharafa on Friday after buying him from Espanyol by activating a clause in his loan deal. Joselu, who sensationally struck
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Bolivian President Luis Arce talks to the media during a press conference in La Paz on June 27, 2024. - Bolivia's government said on June 27, 2024, that 17 people, including active and retired military personnel and civilians, have been arrested over a failed coup against President Luis Arce. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP)

Bolivia president denies conspiracy after failed coup

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday denied conspiring with his former army chief, who was arrested after deploying troops and tanks to the heart of the capital La Paz, where they tried
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Kono village farmers plant mangrove stems at a restoration site in Kono village on June 11, 2024. - In recent years human activity has destroyed swathes of the world's mangrove forests, which form a vital barrier against the tides and a sanctuary for wildlife. But in this part of the Delta, plagued by leaks from multinational oil company pipelines and a host of other threats, a local community leader is pushing ahead with a project to restore the spoiled forests. (Photo by Kadiatou Sakho / AFP)

Nigerians strive to bring mangrove forests back to life

On a riverbank in the Niger Delta, a group of residents in rubber boots has been working to restore one of Nigeria’s most precious and damaged ecosystems — its mangrove forests. The
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US President Joe Biden and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections at CNN's studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Fact check: The first 2024 US presidential debate

US President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump traded barbs Thursday in the first debate of the 2024 election campaign. AFP fact-checked what the candidates said on key issues. Read More:
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This handout photo released by the Slovak police on their facebook website on June 27, 2024 and taken near the southwestern Slovakian town of Nove Zamky shows firefighters at the site of a damaged passenger train after it collided with a bus. - Five people were killed and five others injured on June 27 when a passenger train and bus collided at a railway crossing in southern Slovakia, rescuers said. The crash occurred just after 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) near the southwestern town of Nove Zamky, the CTK news agency reported. (Photo by Handout / Police of Slovak Republic / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / POLICE OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Seven killed as train collides with bus in Slovakia

Seven people were killed and five others injured Thursday when a passenger train and bus collided at a railway crossing in southern Slovakia, rescuers said. The crash occurred just after 5:00 pm
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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves the stage during a commercial break as he participates in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections with US President Joe Biden at CNN's studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Biden seeks reset after debate flop rocks campaign

A badly wounded Joe Biden looked to get his reelection campaign back on track Friday after a debate performance that unnerved supporters and left allies of Donald Trump unable to conceal their
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