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Africa Cup of Nations: 8 people killed in stampede outside

Dozens of supporters hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon

Shots have been heard near the presidential palace and several military barracks.

Shots heard near the presidential palace and several barracks in Burkina Faso.

Shots have been heard near the presidential palace amid a mutiny by soldiers.

The first ships have arrived to bring aid to Tonga following Saturday's huge quake

A desalination plant will convert seawater into badly needed drinking water for Tongans

Tonga's volcanic eruption may have been the loudest event on Earth in more than a century

President Biden has warned Russia it would face a disaster if it attacked its neighbour

Mr Biden: Russian attack of Ukraine would result in a conflict that could get out of hand

Mr Biden warned Russia that it will face US action if it does invade Ukraine