At least 24 soldiers have been killed after terrorists launched an attack in eastern Mali.
Officials added that another 29 soldiers were wounded in the raid, which occurred while troops from Mali and Niger were conducting a joint operation against militants in the Gao border region.
Mali's army said 17 terrorists were killed and 100 suspects arrested for suspected links to the raid.
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
The US military has attacked Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week.
Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory
Bahrain condemned Iranian drone attacks on its territory on Saturday, asserting that the "continued attacks... at a time when regional and international efforts are moving towards de-escalation, place the sole responsibility on Tehran for undermining peace efforts".
Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped
Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas just days after the quakes.
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius.
Israel, Lebanon sign framework peace deal after US-mediated talks
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks to secure an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
