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Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of ‘illegal aggression’.
Algeria declares France’s colonial rule a crime in new law
Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
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Who are the separatists that claim control of all south Yemen?
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council says it’s taken control of the south, raising fears it will declare independence.
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Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.
People demonstrate during Mexico's Independence Day celebration at the Zocalo square in Mexico City. [Yuri Cortez/AFP]
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum gives the traditional Cry of Independence at the Zocalo square in Mexico City. [Yuri Cortez/AFP]
The square overflowed with tens of thousands of spectators waving flags and responding with passionate cries of "Long live Mexico!" [Yuri Cortez/AFP]
A woman shows signs in support of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum during the Independence Day celebration. [Yuri Cortez/AFP]
Sheinbaum rides through the annual Independence Day military parade in Mexico City. [Fernando Llano/AP Photo]
National Guards march during the Independence Day parade in Mexico City. [Fernando Llano/AP Photo]
People hold posters as they gather in Zocalo square for the "Cry of Independence" celebration in downtown Mexico City. [Henry Romero/Reuters]
Sheinbaum is the first woman to lead the Mexican Cry of Independence from the presidential balcony, a tradition monopolised by men for more than a century. [Yuri Cortez/AFP]
Soldiers adjust their face paint during the annual Independence Day parade in Mexico City. [Fernando Llano/AP Photo]
Planes fly with contrails of the colours of Mexico's flag during the annual Independence Day military parade. [Fernando Llano/AP Photo]
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Mexico celebrates Independence Day with female leader for first time
Mexico celebrated its Independence Day with a female president leading the commemorations for the first time in history.
Published On 16 Sep 2025
Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with military parade
Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
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Is Trump trying to engineer Greenland’s secession from Denmark?
Denmark has summoned US envoy over intelligence reports that US citizens covertly tried to influence Greenlanders.
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Will Trump’s latest attack on the Fed erode central bank’s independence?
President Trump has said will fire Lisa Cook over alleged financial fraud, which could hand him more control of the Fed.
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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting: What’s the schedule, what’s at stake?
European leaders will accompany the Ukrainian president in a united front when they meet Donald Trump.
