Ten years have passed since a deadly Al-Qaida attack in Grand Bassam, a historic port town near Abidjan.

On March 13, 2016, three gunmen killed 19 people, including nine foreigners, in a 45-minute shooting spree.

The attack was claimed by Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb in retaliation for the arrest and extradition of its members to Mali.

In December 2022, an Abidjan court sentenced 11 men to death for their roles in the attack.

Today, the Ivory Coast defence minister emphasizes the strengthening of operational vigilance to prevent similar tragedies.

Meanwhile, the threat of jihadism persists in the north, along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, where French and American troops have been expelled in recent years.

A new strain of the Ebola virus has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting warnings from aid groups and healthcare workers.

The fragile healthcare system in the country is struggling to cope with the outbreak, which has seen nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths recorded since April 24.

The virus is spreading rapidly, with experts citing cultural norms around burials and touch as contributing factors to its spread.

Aid groups are calling for coordinated international action to stem the outbreak.

The US has temporarily suspended the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

This decision may not prevent the spread of the disease, according to experts.

A US judge had ordered the return of a 55-year-old woman, Adriana Zapata, who was deported to Kinshasa despite her complex medical needs.

However, American officials cannot bring her back due to the travel ban.

Immigration agents may be at risk of contracting the virus during removal trips, and the virus could spread closer to the US.

The decision is partly motivated by legal concerns, as removal to a third country with an active Ebola outbreak could be used in an immigrant's defense.

A nine-storey building under construction in Angeles, near Manila, collapsed early Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping many others.

Rescuers have so far retrieved 26 people from the site and a nearby hotel.

The cause of the collapse is being investigated.

Many of those trapped are believed to be construction workers who were unable to escape in time.

A 65-year-old Malaysian man was confirmed dead, having managed to communicate with rescuers before succumbing to his injuries.

Rescue efforts are being hindered by the need to lift large chunks of concrete from the rubble.

A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

The incident occurred near the town of Cairns, and emergency services were called to the scene.

The man was retrieved from the water but succumbed to his injuries.

This is the second fatal shark attack in Australian waters in recent weeks, following a similar incident near Perth, Western Australia.

Shark attacks are relatively common in Australia, but most are not fatal.

Popular swimming and surfing spots often have measures in place to prevent attacks.

A devastating explosion occurred on a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan's Balochistan region.

The blast derailed three coaches and the engine, with two coaches overturned.

At least 20 people were killed and 70 injured.

The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, but officials have not confirmed this.

The train was carrying service personnel and their families returning home for Eid.

A police officer and civil administration official confirmed the death toll, with fears it could rise.

Pakistan's Prime Minister strongly condemned the attack, offering solidarity with the people of Balochistan.

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in northern China has resulted in the deaths of at least 82 people and left two missing.

The disaster is the worst mining accident in China since 2009.

Rescuers have deployed specialized robots equipped with gas sensors and infrared cameras to aid in the search and rescue operation.

The incident has sparked a massive response from authorities, with President Xi Jinping urging no effort be spared in the recovery efforts.

A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine resulted in four fatalities and dozens of injuries.

The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was a primary target, with other areas also affected.

Over 100 people were injured, and numerous residential buildings, a school, an opera house, and a museum were damaged.

Russia's defense ministry attributed the strikes to Ukraine's alleged attacks on civilian infrastructure, which Ukraine's military denies.

This attack comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

European leaders have condemned the strikes, which followed warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia was planning an attack.

The Russian defense ministry used the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, capable of traveling at over 10 times the speed of sound and carrying conventional or nuclear warheads.