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Israelis are protesting for democracy but Palestinians say occupation ignored

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Critics of the protest movement, including Palestinians, say that such selective advocacy of democratic ideals shows how disconnected Israelis are from the harsh reality of those living under occupation.

U.S. pushes for Kenya to lead multinational force in Haiti but some warn of abuse

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Kenya's police have long been accused by rights groups of killings and torture. That includes gunning down civilians during Kenya’s COVID-19 curfew and fatally shooting more than 30 people during protests in July.

Hundreds of people in Niger rally in support of country’s new ruling junta

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Thursday's protest comes as the country’s military leaders seek to exploit anti-Western sentiment to shore up their takeover.

What would ECOWAS’s threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like?

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

This is the first time in recent years that ECOWAS has considered the use of force to restore democracies in countries where the military took over.

Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May.

Pope Francis urges Europe to settle conflicts and ignite hope while on Portugal trip

By Nicole Winfield, Helena Alves, Associated Press

Francis was spending five days in Lisbon, blending a state visit and pilgrimage to the Catholic shrine at Fatima with the raucous trappings of World Youth Day, the Catholic jamboree that aims to rally young Catholics in their faith.

As Europeans swelter in summer heat, some turn to a part of U.S. culture — air conditioning

By Colleen Barry, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Floriana Peroni's vintage clothing store had to close for a week during Europe's heat wave last month.

Beijing records heaviest rainfall in 140 years, severe flooding and 21 deaths

By Andy Wong, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days.

Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port key to grain exports

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Russian drones have hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with NATO member Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to Ukrainian grain exports.

Europe evacuates foreigners from Niger as tensions rise after coup

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

European militaries are continuing to evacuate foreign nationals in Niger, with a third French military flight expected to depart the African nation's capital.