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Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales clash with police
Bolivian police used tear gas and detained two supporters of former President Evo Morales on Monday after they marched in La Paz, without their leader, against the country’s economic crisis and in support of the former leader.
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South Africa: Miners reappear after a police operation
Authorities say the miners are able to come out and are refusing, but that has been disputed by rights groups and activists, who have fiercely criticized police tactics in cutting off the miners’ food and water supplies from the surface last year in an attempt to get them to leave.
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Nabil Bentaleb back training with Lille after cardiorespiratory arrest
After suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest several months ago, former Tottenham and Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is back training with French club Lille. The 30 year old is hoping to restart his career after being fitted with a pacemaker.
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Ukrainian amputees, many wounded in the war, participated in Ukraine’s first “League of the Mighty”
Organized by Ukraine’s Football Association, it includes six teams of lower-limb amputees and goalkeepers with upper-limb amputations.
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Renowned Egyptologist unveils slogan for UNESCO director general candidacy
Renowned Egyptologist Khaled El-Enany has unveiled the slogan for his UNESCO director general candidacy: ”UNESCO for the people”. El-Enany is backed by a string of countries for the role, including France, Spain and Brazil.
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Israeli soldiers begin to speak out against 15-month conflict in Gaza
A growing number of Israeli soldiers have started to speak out against the 15-month conflict in Gaza and are refusing to serve, saying they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines.
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Yennayer: 3,000-year-old Amazigh new year celebration
This celebration takes place on January 13, corresponding to the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar.
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South Kivu: Chinese nationals face charges of illegal mining
The High Court of Bukavu began a high-profile trial on Monday involving three Chinese nationals accused of engaging in illegal mineral exploitation in Walungu, South Kivu.
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Burkina Faso bans colonial wigs in courts to embrace cultural identity
The ban is part of his broader push to foster national identity and assert the country’s sovereignty.
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Manifestation devant le parlement israélien à Jérusalem pour exiger un accord sur les otages à Gaza
Les manifestants ont scandé les noms des otages et « revenez » en hébreu, tout en tenant 98 photographies des otages retenus à Gaza depuis les attaques du 7 octobre, il y a 466 jours, par des militants du Hamas.
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Mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks says deal ‘very close’
According to a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, a deal to end the fighting is ”very close”. The agreement would reportedly involve three hostages released on the first day, before Israel starts to withdraw soldiers.
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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-European Union residents.
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Rising waters of Lake Tanganyika devastate residents of Uvira in DRC
The city of Uvira in South Kivu is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the waters of Lake Tanganyika continue to rise. The flooding has caused widespread destruction, with over 3,000 homes submerged and more than 36,000 people displaced.
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Oscar nominations delayed due to California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires
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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m Cathedral project amid economic crisis
Despite promises that the cathedral would be privately funded, $58m in public funds has already been spent, with little progress beyond a large crater on a prime site in central Accra.
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Statue of Ghana’s former President Akufo-Addo destroyed amid controversy
The statue, erected in Ghana’s Western Region, faced backlash from its inception, with many criticizing it as a display of self-promotion.
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153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to address hunger
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger crisis in coming decades.
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Ugandan Military court to try opposition leader for treachery
Besigye, who has contested the presidency four times, went missing in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Nov. 16.
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Sierra Leone declares emergency after second Mpox case in 4 days
The health ministry said neither case had known recent contact with infected animals or other sick individuals.
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South Africa launches rescue mission for trapped illegal miners
The South African government has launched a mission to rescue potentially hundreds of miners trapped in an illegal mine
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Court postpones hearing for suspects in Haitian president’s killing
Nineteen suspects accused in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse arrived Monday at a courthouse as defence attorneys hoped they would be released, but a judge postponed their hearing once again.
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Biden defends legacy as Trump’s return looms
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has restored American credibility
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The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose
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Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company
The Malian authorities did not immediately respond for comment. Valued at around $180 million, the gold seizure is part of the dispute over revenues owed to the state.
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Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests
The ceremony at the National Assembly saw 250 lawmakers sworn in, but about 30 seats remained vacant as the two main opposition parties—Renamo and the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM)—boycotted the event.
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Young gorilla rescued from plane cargo recovers in Istanbul zoo
Istanbul’s airports have become hotspots for stopping illegal wildlife trafficking. In October, customs officials found 17 young Nile crocodiles and 10 monitor lizards hidden in a passenger’s luggage at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
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Sustainable comfort: the future of beds made from recycled plastics
A pioneering company in Melbourne has introduced an innovative solution that, while made from plastic, has the potential to transform our sleeping experience.
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Estonia’s Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height
Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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London underground users bare their legs for Official No Trousers Tube Ride
The first stunt in this vein was held in New York in 2002, the brainchild of local comedian Charlie Todd. His idea was this: Wouldn’t it be funny if someone walked onto a subway train in the middle of winter wearing hat, gloves, scarf – everything but trousers?
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Brooklyn exhibition ‘Solid Gold’ shows how gold has endured throughout history
A new exhibit at New York’s Brooklyn Museum called “Solid Gold” is a shining example of how gold has endured in various cultures throughout the centuries.
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Jihadist attacks in Borno State Leave at least 40 farmers dead
At least 40 farmers have lost their lives in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state due to recent violence attributed to jihadists, according to a government official’s report on Monday.
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India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy figures gathered in Prayagraj to begin the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering.
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Israel and Denmark urge progress on Gaza hostage deal
The negotiations carry significant regional and global implications. An agreement could provide relief to civilians in Gaza, ease tensions in the Middle East, and strengthen U.S. relations with allies amid complex geopolitical dynamics.
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Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai released after abduction in Kenya
“I have been saved.” Amnesty International Kenya confirmed her abduction on Sunday afternoon, stating she was forcibly taken into a vehicle in the Kenyan capital.
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China reports release of hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia
“The Chinese side strongly condemns this vicious action which threatened the safety of the crew and international navigation security, and will continue to firmly safeguard the lawful rights of Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas,”
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Iran deploys 1,000 strategic drones amid rising tensions
Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, issued an order that saw the deployment of 1,000 strategic drones into the army’s operational framework, with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Defense Minister, in attendance.
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California wildfires threaten to widen inequality
But a walk through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires also destroyed a remarkable haven for generations of black families who avoided discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.
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Russia forms task force for Kerch oil spill
An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread a month after it was first detected, officials said.
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Nigerian airstrike kills civilians in rebel targeting error
“Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives,”
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Mozambique: Mondlane’s return and post-election tensions
Venancio Mondlane, a key opposition leader, returned from exile on Thursday after fleeing the country last October amid political turmoil and repression.