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One French teacher had $12,000 in his bank account from selling test papers, the court says.

The suspect had been in Germany since 1997 and feared torture if sent back to Tunisia.

Seven of the critically endangered animals died while being relocated to a wildlife reserve in Kenya.

With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But who gets into your best XI?

Tunisia's World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul leaves his job in order to take over at Qatari champions Al Duhail.

Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony is keen to stay at the Championship club despite transfer rumours.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.

An army spokesman said the blast was caused by "high temperatures" at a fuel storage facility.

Angered by corruption allegations, residents of the South African town of Koster chased away the mayor and took over.

Nigerian Olatunbosun Damilola says the facial scars her parents gave her mean she faces discrimination.

Everton striker Henry Onyekuru joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan, the Turkish club have confirm.

Record Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says he moved to a "big" club to win the Champions League.

The US leader says "few would understand" Africa's problems, which a strong military could help solve.

The US leader says "few would understand" Africa's problems, which a strong military could help solve.

Ghana international defender Daniel Opare joins Belgian club Royal Antwerp as he bids to put a troubled spell in Germany behind him.

The two-week trip to Russia is estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of US dollars.

Rescued migrants violently forced the vessel to flee the Libyan coastguard, officials say.

The world's best-known ski slopes might be in Europe and North America, but Africa is now vying for attention.

Premier League newcomers Fulham sign Ivory Coast midfielder Jean Michael Seri from Nice on a four-year deal.

An Ethiopian journalist hopes to be reunited with his Eritrean wife and two daughters after 16 years.