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Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela 

28 August 2026

US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.  

Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake? 

28 August 2026

The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.  

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey 

28 August 2026

This is a breaking news story.  

Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say 

28 August 2026

Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.  

US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court 

28 August 2026

The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.  

US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies 

28 August 2026

US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.  ...

Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest 

28 August 2026

Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.  

Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights 

28 August 2026

Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump’s threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm electi...