At least five dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces

At least five South Sudan security forces were killed in clashes with the Ugandan army near the countries' shared border earlier this week, local officials said Wednesday.

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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific.

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One man's 30 years of toil to save Sierra Leone's orphaned chimps

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has become the Sierra Leone's leading ecotourism destination and a model for environmental conservation in west Africa.

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Trump's former personal lawyer confirmed as US judge

US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to become a federal appellate judge in a 50-49 partisan vote.

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Ukraine says Russian strike on training camp killed 3 soldiers

A Russian strike on a military training camp killed at least three Ukrainian soldiers on Tuesday.

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Five products to be hit by Trump's incoming tariffs

The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump.

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Banned Canada coach explains move to New Zealand

Wellington Phoenix announced Wednesday that Priestman would take over as head coach of its women's team.

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Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness

From above, the night time brightness of Gaza City has reduced by a factor of 16 in the intervening period.

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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

Russian authorities said a tsunami hit and flooded the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, crashing through the port area and submerging the local fishing plant.

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 30

Gaza's civil defence agency said Tuesday that Israeli air strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, in the central Nuseirat district.

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Liver cancer to double worldwide, most of it preventable: study

The number of people with liver cancer will nearly double worldwide by 2050 unless more is done to address preventable causes such as obesity, alcohol consumption and hepatitis.

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World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has pledged a "bigger, bolder and more accessible" World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men's event in 2027.

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Angolan police say 4 killed in fuel hike protests on Monday

Four people were killed when violence broke out in the Angolan capital Monday as the taxi industry began a strike over rising fuel prices, police said.

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Pope warns against undermining human 'dignity' in AI, social media era

He called on the world to protect "our ability to listen and speak" in the "new era" of artificial intelligence.

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Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at Man Utd

Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford.

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Gunman kills four in New York skyscraper shooting spree

Gunman kills four people, including a policeman, before taking his own life in Manhattan, New York, authorities say he was struggling with mental health issues.

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DR Congo church massacre survivors recount night of terror

Gunshots thundered and attackers burst into the church hall, picked out victims, tied them up and shot them dead, survivors of the massacre in northeastern DR Congo said Monday.

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Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN

The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is reminiscent of last century's famines in Ethiopia and Nigeria's Biafra region which jointly claimed over two million lives, the UN food agency warned Tuesday.

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French health experts speak out against bee-killing pesticide

French health experts and patient associations on Tuesday urged authorities to protect the public from a bee-killing pesticide, saying the chemical could also harm children and adults.

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AI bands signal new era for music business

A rising tide of artificial intelligence bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.

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Boeing workers threaten strikes at fighter jet factories

Members of a union representing workers who assemble fighter jets in two Boeing factories rejected the US aircraft manufacturer's proposed new contract.

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China removes Shaolin Temple head over embezzlement, affairs with multiple women

The monastery said Shi had "seriously violated Buddhist precepts", including by allegedly engaging in "improper relationships" with multiple women.

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Four dead, eight missing in China landslide after heavy rain

A landslide triggered by unusually heavy rain killed four people and left eight others missing in northern China's Hebei province, as downpours force thousands to evacuate.

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Armed attackers kill 14 civilians in Ecuador: police

Armed attackers killed at least 14 civilians, including a child, in two separate attacks on Sunday in coastal Ecuador, authorities said, as drug trafficking gangs battle for control.

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Israeli settlers attack West Bank Christian village

Israeli settlers attacked the Christian Palestinian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti.

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Hunger must never be used as a weapon of war: UN chief

UN agencies have been warning of life-threatening hunger in Gaza as aid supplies dried up, and international pressure has been building for a ceasefire to allow a massive relief operation.

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Israel says Gaza got 120 trucks of aid on day one of pause.

Israel has said more than 120 truckloads of food aid were distributed by the UN and aid agencies in the Gaza Strip on the first day of a promised limited break in fighting.

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Turkey battles wildfires amid strong winds, heatwave

Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday, as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave.

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Spain to airdrop 12 tonnes of food into famine-threatened Gaza

Spain said on Monday it would airdrop 12 tonnes of food into Gaza this week as the threat of famine stalks the Palestinian territory after 21 months of war.

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More than 40 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo

More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm.

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US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards

Talks between the world's top two economies are slated to happen over two days in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.

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The UN, the Palestinians, Israel and a stalled two-state solution

Ever since the partition of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states in 1947, UN has been linked to the fate of Palestinians, with this week's meeting hoping to revive the two-state solution.

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State of play in Trump's tariffs, threats and delays

Dozens of economies, including India, Canada and Mexico, face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington.

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Honkytonk Kenya: Africa's home of country music

Kenya has become the unlikely home of a growing country music scene, possibly the biggest in Africa, as testified by the thousands line-dancing in a field in the capital Nairobi.

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Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to lift the Women's Euro 2025 trophy

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Verstappen and Hamilton unhappy with 'overcautious' rain delay at Spa

Multiple world champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton both accused race organisers of being overcautious when the start of the Belgian Grand Prix was delayed

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Trump's first trade deals

The European Union became on Sunday the latest exporter to conclude a trade deal with the United States in a bid to limit damage from US tariffs taking effect on August 1.

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EU defends Trump trade deal facing backlash

The European Union on Monday vehemently defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a "capitulation".

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Nigerian bandits kill 33 captives despite receiving ransom

Bandits kill 33 captives in northwestern Nigeria despite payment of Sh4.3 million ransom, releasing only 18 out of 51 victims abducted in February 2025.

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Venezuelan gang allegedly linked to Maduro sanctioned by US

The United States Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against a Venezuelan group which it claims is led by President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it backs leading drug cartels.

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