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Lionesses celebrate at Downing St and call on UK to do more for women’s football
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women’s soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street.
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US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal
The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated in Geneva in May.
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Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv
Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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North Korea bars foreigners from newly opened beach resort
Opened on 1 July, the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone is seen as a key part of President Kim Jong Un’s ambitions to boost tourism.
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Trump wants expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in Epstein case
Monday’s court filing requested that Murdoch give his testimony within 15 days over concerns for the 94-year-old media mogul’s ill health and age.
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France urges other countries to join it in recognising a Palestinian state
Speaking at the UN on Monday, the French foreign minister called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
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Singer Ciara becomes citizen of Benin as West African nation reaches out to Afro-descendant diaspora
A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.
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Portugal battles major wildfires as heat and winds intensify risk
Portugal is battling multiple forest fires across its northern and central regions on Tuesday, as high temperatures and strong winds fuel dangerous conditions, civil protection authorities reported.
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Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages despite receiving ransom
In northwestern Nigeria, tragedy has struck again. Bandits in Zamfara State have killed 33 people they kidnapped in February, despite receiving a ransom of over $33,000, according to local residents and officials.
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Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto appeals election disqualification
Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto is challenging his disqualification from October’s presidential election, filing an appeal on Monday with the country’s Constitutional Council.
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Senegal opens official probe into 2021-2024 political violence
Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne has formally requested the probe in a letter to the Attorney General aiming to shed light on years of deadly unrest. At least 80 people were killed and dozens more seriously injured in clashes with security forces or during skirmishes between civilians.
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Nigeria’s women’s soccer team receives hero’s welcome after winning continental title
The Super Falcons’ comeback 3-2 victory over host Morocco in Saturday’s thrilling final was applauded by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and many in Nigeria, a soccer-loving nation where passion and hard work often triumph over institutional challenges.
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UN warns of rising hunger in Africa amid global decline
While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the decade, 60% of them in Africa.
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Rome prepares to welcome half a million young people for Jubilee of Youth celebrations
Vatican organisers said pilgrims from 146 nations are expected to attend the landmark event of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Holy Year.
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Donald Trump gives Russia 10 to 12 days to reach peace deal with Ukraine
Trump said he would shorten the 50-day deadline he had given Russia two weeks ago.
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Old bridge in Mostar hosts 459th annual jump
Thousands gathered in Mostar on Sunday to witness the 459th traditional jump from the Old Bridge, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most iconic landmarks.
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Palestinians mourn the 11 victims of an attack in Khan Younis
Palestinians gathered in mourning on Monday after an Israeli airstrike hit a two-storey house in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 11 people, according to Nasser Hospital.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for the Sunday Church attack in DRC
The Islamic State group announced on Monday that it was behind a lethal attack on a church in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a message on its Telegram channel.
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Donald Trump disagrees with Netanyahu’s claim of no starvation in Gaza
The US president spoke to reporters ahead of his meeting with UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.
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Egypt’s President el-Sissi calls on Trump to assist in ending Gaza war
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has called on Donald Trump to bring an end to the crisis in Gaza. In a televised speech on Monday, Sissi appealed to all the countries in the world but singled out the US president as the person who could stop the war.
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Low rainfall and cold temperatures raises fears of crop damage among Ivory Coast cocoa farmers
Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has raised concerns among farmers about potential crop damage that could reduce expectations for the October-to-March main crop.
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DRC: speculations rise over potential government reshuffle on the horizon
Speculation about possible government reshuffle in the Democratic republic of Congo has been rife for weeks, and it now seems to be validated.
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Thai evacuees react with joy after ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia
Border clases between Thailand and Cambodia have killed at least 35 people and displaced hundreds of thousands on both sides.
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Margo the whippet wins UK Dog Surf Championships
A whippet named Margo and her owner Carl Barnes have claimed victory at the UK’s Dog Surf Championships on Sunday, held at Branksome Dene Chine Beach in Dorset.
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Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba passes on at age 60
Ghana’s President Mahama is set to honour Daddy Lumba with a “befitting” funeral for one of the country’s most influential musicians for almost four decades.
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‘Lilo & Stitch’ stars excited for sequel after box office success
‘Lilo & Stitch’ stars celebrated the film’s success with fans at Comic-Con in San Diego last week.
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Fury in Cameroon after opposition leader Maurice Kamto barred from October presidential election
Outrage in Cameroon over the disqualification of Maurice Kamto from October’s presidential election. As he waits for the results of an appeal, allies tell Africanews that it’s a political manoeuvre to bar one of President Biya’s main rivals.
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Mexico City hosts festival celebrating 700 years of Tenochtitlan
Mexico City commemorated the 700th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a series of public events and performances that celebrated its Indigenous heritage and historical roots.
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire starting at midnight to address the deadly border conflicts, announced Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday.
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Germany: 3 dead, several injured in regional train accident
A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing three people and leaving several others with serious injuries, according to federal police quoted by German news agency dpa.
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Aid trucks move toward Gaza as Israel begins tactical pause
Dozens of aid trucks for Gaza began moving through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Sunday. They are headed towards the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspection before entering the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News reported.
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Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks
Russia on Sunday scaled down festivities honoring its navy citing security concerns as continuing Ukrainian drone attacks posed a challenge to the Kremlin.
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Gaza conflict: death toll reaches over 59,000 since October 2023
The death toll of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has reached 59,821, with an additional 144,851 individuals injured, following the outbreak of conflict between Hamas and Israel on October 7, 2023, as reported by Gaza’s health authorities in a statement on Sunday.
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Relief and frustration in Europe as US-EU trade deal agrees 15% tariff on most European exports
The US and EU have agreed a framework for a trade deal, bringing relief that a transatlantic trade war has been averted but frustration for many in Europe who say the deal is skewed in America’s favour.
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13 killed in Nigerian ferry accident, rescue hindered by bandits
“Very few people can go to the scene because of banditry in that area,” an official with Nigeria’s emergency agency said.
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Former Mali PM Choguel Maïga under investigation for alleged misuse of public funds
Mali’s former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga is facing fresh legal scrutiny following allegations of financial misconduct during his time in office.
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US halts visa processing at embassy in Niamey, Niger
The United States is suspending all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger,until further notice. A State Department spokesperson confirmed the pause covers all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing “concerns with the Government of Niger” but offering no further details.
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Israel to begin limited daily pauses in fighting as aid drops resume over Gaza
Foreign aid drops over Gaza have resumed as international outrage intensifies over a deepening hunger crisis widely blamed on Israel. As backlash grows, the Israeli military has begun limited daily pauses in fighting,lasting 10 hours in three populated areas,to allow for aid distribution.
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Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks
The Senegalese government has been trying for years to ban the use of the metal, without success.
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Dozens killed in attack on church in the eastern DR Congo
The assault on Sunday morning is believed to have been carried out by Islamic State-backed rebels.