Three French soldiers have been killed by toxic fumes in Guyana.
The military men were in the middle of an operation targeting illegal gold miners in the area when the incident happened.
They were getting ready to place explosive devices to destroy the underground facilities used by the miners when several of them were intoxicated by toxic fumes that were emitted from the bottom of a gallery.
According to the ministry, five soldiers were airlifted and one is still in serious condition.
Israel to keep border crossing closed as US alleges Hamas ceasefire violation
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice as the two sides continued to trade blame over ceasefire violations.
Israeli military launches attack on Gaza, media reports
The Israeli military launched an attack on Gaza on Sunday, media reported, dimming hopes that a week-old US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace in the enclave as Israel traded blame with Hamas.
Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from Paris' Louvre and flee on motorbikes
Thieves broke into Paris' Louvre museum through a window on Sunday, stealing "priceless" items of jewellery before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, both sides said on Sunday, after a week of fierce border clashes, the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
Cairo to host global conference for Gaza reconstruction
Egypt will host an international conference in November to outline the cost and time involved in rebuilding what was destroyed by the war in Gaza.
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