US high rejections of African student visas “steadily rising” (www.semafor.com)
Venezuelans prepare for one of their most consequential elections (www.semafor.com)
Trump warns Netanyahu of ‘third world war’ if he loses US election (www.semafor.com)
Brussel strips Hungary of key EU defense meeting over Ukraine stance (www.semafor.com)
Nigeria’s $220 million fine against Meta previews a clash over market power (www.semafor.com)
Joe Manchin weighs run against Kamala Harris (www.semafor.com)
Nigeria ramps up food imports, cuts tariffs to calm inflation (www.semafor.com)
Students set Bangladesh’s state broadcaster on fire as violent protests rage (www.semafor.com)
Western allies near deal to fund Ukraine with Russian assets | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
Western allies near deal to fund Ukraine with Russian assets | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
New poll finds Europeans think America will leave them out to dry (www.semafor.com)
Salman Rushdie’s alleged assailant seeks plea deal with US (www.semafor.com)
Hadi Matar, the man accused of nearly fatally stabbing British-American writer Salman Rushdie, is negotiating a plea agreement with both US state and federal prosecutors that could shed light on whether a foreign government or terrorist organization was involved in the attack, officials involved in the case told Semafor....
Israel War Cabinet member Benny Gantz files motion to dissolve parliament (www.semafor.com)
Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz announced Wednesday his centrist National Unity party has introduced a bill to dissolve the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, which would trigger an early election....
South Africa’s ANC on course to lose majority in early projections (www.semafor.com)
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress looks set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power after the end of apartheid 30 years ago, according to projections based on early election results....
How Nigeria’s economy cratered in President Tinubu’s first year (www.semafor.com)
LAGOS — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu vowed to usher in an era of renewed hope when he was inaugurated into office a year ago. Twelve months later, the prices of food and fuel have doubled, driving increasingly loud discontent....
Iran sought mass casualties in Israel strike, U.S. officials say | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
Zimbabwe is grappling with its sixth currency change in 16 years (www.semafor.com)
Swiss federal ministers are giving up their free ski passes (www.semafor.com)
Swiss federal ministers are giving up their free annual ski passes worth around $4,000....
Ukraine’s conscription struggles are stirring domestic tensions (www.semafor.com)
France becomes the first country to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
Thousands of Ugandans may sue over U.S. security work in Iraq, Afghanistan (www.semafor.com)
KAMPALA, Uganda — Thousands of Ugandans who guarded U.S. government buildings in war zones are preparing to sue their former employers who they claim failed to pay their agreed wages and cover medical bills, leaving many badly injured and mired in debt....
The growing controversy over Israel’s Eurovision song entry (www.semafor.com)
They couldn’t resist breaking the rules lmao, but face no consequences, besides being mad about it...
Why relations between DR Congo and Rwanda are deteriorating (www.semafor.com)
Tensions are escalating between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the advance of M23 rebel forces in recent weeks towards the city of Goma in eastern DRC....