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Hundreds of 'seriously ill' prisoners freed in DR Congo
Some 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates have been released from one of the most notorious prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the…
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Pakistan police protest video falsely linked to arrest of Imran Khan's partymate
Footage of Pakistan police protesting in the wake of deadly militant attacks has surfaced in social media posts falsely claiming it shows…
Business
Scam post falsely claims free cash giveaway for Ethiopian New Year
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 19, 2024 “Register immediately to receive the gift. It is offered for the low-income…
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Old video of collapsing house in China falsely linked to Thai floods
Social media users have shared an old video of a house in China collapsing in floodwater with a false claim that it was filmed during…
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Egypt Sends Somalia Military Aid as Territorial Feud Simmers
(Bloomberg) -- Egypt said it sent military aid to Somalia, the latest show of support for the Horn of Africa nation that’s embroiled in a…
Business
China’s Central Bank Chief Is Task Master Xi Couldn’t Let Retire
(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published on July 29, 2023. In September 2024, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng…
Lifestyle
Video shows Pakistan independence day traffic jam, not 'Khan supporters travelling to rally'
A screenshot taken on September 20, of the false post on X The false posts surfaced as thousands of Khan's supporters gathered in the…
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Major Hurricane John hits Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane John on Monday slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major Category 3 storm, bringing warnings for residents to seek…
Business
Anti-money laundering group suspends Colombia after President Petro declassifies confidential report
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The Egmont Group, an international organization created to combat money laundering, said Monday that it has…
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Goodbye Louis Vuitton. China’s Gen Z leans into ‘dupe economy’ as growth prospects stall
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it…
Politics
Can families returning after centuries solve S Korea's population crisis?
At first glance, Dunpo Elementary is no different from the thousands of elementary schools dotted across South Korea. But look just…
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India anger over alleged sexual assault on woman inside police station
A retired Indian high court judge will investigate allegations that a woman was physically and sexually assaulted by a group of police…
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After CEO’s arrest, Telegram says it will now turn some bad actors’ data over to law enforcement
Messaging platform Telegram is making some new concessions around safety and user privacy after the arrest of its founder and CEO Pavel…
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Lebanon says nearly 500 dead in wave of Israeli airstrikes
Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Monday night that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to 492 people, with another 1,645…
Politics
Bowen: Israel believes it has weakened Hezbollah but escalation still carries risks
Monday was the bloodiest day in Lebanon since Hezbollah’s 2006 war with Israel. Israel launched a massive series of air strikes this…
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Viral video of man kicking Japan's 'divine messenger' deer prompts local crackdown
[Source] A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local…
Politics
A Russian spy plane violated Japan's airspace 3 times, driving it to scramble its fighters and fire flares
Japan said a Russian surveillance plane violated its airspace three times on Monday. The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force scrambled…
Politics
Netanyahu to Lebanese: 'Israel's war is with Hezbollah, not you'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a direct appeal to the people of Lebanon not to allow Hezbollah to endanger their country…
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Egyptian ship delivers weapons to Somalia
An Egyptian ship has delivered a significant consignment of military equipment to Somalia, security officials in the capital, Mogadishu,…
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Italy holds trial into killing of a woman that shocked the country and sparked debate over femicide
ROME (AP) — The trial into the brutal killing of a 22-year-old woman started in Italy on Monday, in a case that shocked the country and…
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Late snowstorms batter South Africa's coast and leave 2 people dead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Unseasonably late snowstorms battered coastal areas of South Africa over the weekend, killing two people and forcing…
Politics
UN expert says prisoners sent by Russia to fight in Ukraine are committing crimes when they return
GENEVA (AP) — A U.N.-backed human rights expert monitoring President Vladimir Putin’s Russia decried on Monday increased violence in the…
Business
EIB provides $111m to boost Polish SMEs and green initiatives
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to lend €100m ($111.62m) to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to bolster small and…
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Tanzania opposition leaders detained amid protest ban
Two leaders of Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party are among 14 members who have been arrested, as police attempted to block a banned…