Trump tweet ‘based on false information’: South African foreign minister
South African Foreign Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said on Thursday that it was regrettable that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tweet on land issues in her country was “based on false information”.
Factbox: Britain sets out plans for ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Britain has published 25 so-called technical notices advising companies and people how to prepare for any disruption that might arise from a disorderly Brexit where there is no deal with the European Union.
Knifeman kills mother, sister in Paris suburb attack: source
A knifeman killed his mother and sister in the Paris suburb of Trappes on Thursday and seriously wounded a third person, a French Interior Ministry source said.
Chair of U.N. probe of Gaza violence quits less than month into job
Former war crimes prosecutor David Crane, an American who was named only last month to lead a U.N. investigation into violence in Gaza this year, has resigned, the United Nations said.
EU unlikely to heed British call for more Russia sanctions
The European Union is unlikely to heed London’s call for it to match the latest U.S. sanctions against Moscow over an attack on a former Russian spy in Britain earlier this year, diplomats in Brussels said.
Detained Uganda lawmaker taken into civilian custody on new treason charges
A Ugandan lawmaker whose arrest sparked protest has been transferred from military detention to civilian custody and charged with treason, the state broadcaster reported on Thursday.
Gunmen attack checkpoint in western Libya, killing four
At least four people were killed in a gun attack by suspected militants on a checkpoint east of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Thursday, a local official and a resident said.
Islamic State claims Paris suburb knife attack
Islamic State claimed a knife attack in a Paris suburb on Thursday, saying one of its members had carried out the assault, but provided no evidence.
South African court postpones culpable homicide case against Zuma’s son
A South African court postponed hearings in a culpable homicide case against former president Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane until Oct. 26 on Thursday, after his lawyers asked for more time to prepare his defense.
Factbox: Australian PM challenger Peter Dutton in quotes
Former Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has launched a bid to unseat Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, saying a majority of the party no longer has faith in his leadership.
