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Kenyan policeman appears in court in connection with blogger's killing
A Kenyan police officer has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with the killing of a young blogger in police custody.…
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UK government confirms no military support given for Israel’s attack on Iran
Britain did not provide military support to Israel’s attack on Iran or help down Iranian drones, the UK government has said, as the prime…
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'Traffic saved me': Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes
Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport - so much…
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Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution
Nigeria's president has pardoned the late activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, 30 years after his execution sparked global outrage. Along with eight…
Politics
What happened to the Madleen Gaza boat activists detained by Israel?
On June 9, Israeli forces seized the Madleen ship in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea as it attempted to break the…
News
Prayers offered at temples for air crash victims
Prayers have been held at Hindu temples across north-west London following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The London Gatwick bound…
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Underwater drone stumbles upon France's deepest shipwreck
Archaeologists have discovered by chance what they say are the remains of a 16th-century merchant ship more than 1.5 miles underwater off…
Politics
Nigerian leader denies one-party plan after he's accused of clamping down on opposition
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday denied that there were plans to turn Africa's largest democracy into a…
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Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents
A teenager who was tricked into going to boarding school in Africa has won a significant legal victory against his own parents. The…
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Video shows Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
The moments before an Air India passenger plane crashed in western India Thursday were captured in a video filmed from a building near the…
Politics
Burundi's ruling party wins every seat in poll as rivals say democracy 'killed'
The ruling party in Burundi has won all 100 seats in a parliamentary election that the opposition says has "killed" democracy in the…
Politics
EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports
The European Union has approved fresh tariffs on agricultural goods and fertilizers from Russia and Belarus in an attempt to curb Russian…
Politics
Zambia's president not wanted at predecessor's funeral, family says
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema "should not be anywhere…
Business
French nuclear output concerns drive power prices up
Power prices throughout Europe have surged amid concerns that France might need to reduce its nuclear output, as reported by Reuters. The…
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UN agencies say a violence-hit part of South Sudan is on the brink of famine
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Three United Nations agencies warned on Thursday of looming famine in a conflict-stricken part of South Sudan.…
Culture
Race Across the World locations: Where was the 2025 series filmed?
Race Across the World has wrapped up for another year, with Wednesday’s final episode concluding with four teams competing to be the first…
Business
Closed Kazakhstan test site misrepresented as 'Pakistan nuclear facility'
Unrelated photos of people wearing protective gear emerging from hillside tunnels have been shared in posts that falsely claim they show…
News
Rescuers in South Africa search for the missing after floods leave at least 49 dead
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Rescue teams began a third day searching for missing people Thursday after floods devastated parts of South…
Politics
Ukraine's outgoing ground forces chief says his command was mired in 'managerial stagnation' when he joined
The outgoing chief of Ukraine's land troops says he initially found his officers stuck in "stagnation." Mykhailo Drapatyi, 42, took…
Politics
German Defence Minister Pistorius arrives in Kiev for aid talks
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kiev on Thursday, saying he wants to speak with Ukrainian leaders about the situation…
News
UN agency to present annual world refugee report
The number of refugees worldwide has climbed to record highs in recent years, and the trend is expected to persist when the UN refugee…
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Israeli Forces Accused Of Threatening And Abusing Detained Flotilla Activists
Activists who were forcibly detained by Israeli forces while sailing to Gaza with humanitarian aid say they’ve been facing abuse and…
Politics
Italy forges on with world's largest suspension bridge
Italy hopes to begin constructing the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland this summer amid…
Politics
Israeli Defence Minister Katz asks Egypt to halt activists at border
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called on Egypt on Wednesday to prevent activists from reaching Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip…