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'Violent response' to youth-led protests in Madagascar leave at least 22 dead, U.N. says

By Gerald Imray, Sarah Tetaud, Associated Press

The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people.

U.S. renews foreign aid funding to clear land mines in Cambodia

By Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press

The United States has announced a grant of $675,000 to support demining programs in Cambodia.

12 forest guards killed by gunmen in northcentral Nigeria

By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press

Gunmen attacked a community in northcentral Nigeria, killing at least 12 forest guards, according to local police.

A wandering wallaby is on the loose in Berlin, police say

By Associated Press

Chief inspector Martin Halweg told The Associated Press that Berlin police are no longer tailing the meandering marsupial, a smaller relative of a kangaroo, because it's not believed to pose a threat to public safety.

At the UN, African leaders did not draw attention to home conflicts, analysts say

By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press

African leaders spoke vehemently about global conflicts and called for an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza. However, analysts say two of Africa's most complicated conflicts in Sudan and Congo, which have killed thousands of people and both reached an…

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

Moldova's pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups

By Stephen McGrath, Associated Press

European leaders praised Moldova on Monday for reaffirming its commitment to a Western path and potential European Union membership.

WATCH: Day 7 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The seventh day of high-level debate at the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to begin Monday at 9 a.m. EDT.

Moldova's pro-EU party leads polls in election fraught with Russian interference claims

By Stephen McGrath, Associated Press

Moldova’s pro-Western ruling party appears on track to top polls in a critical parliamentary election that was overshadowed by Russian interference claims. But it isn’t yet clear whether the party will secure a majority.

Netanyahu says Israel and U.S. working on Gaza ceasefire plan as death toll tops 66,000

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

On the eve of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is working on a new ceasefire plan with the White House, but details are still being sorted out.