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Iran: Hundreds of thousands mourn top military figures, civilians killed by Israel
The caskets of Guard’s chief Gen. Hossein Salami, the head of the Guard’s ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh and others were driven on trucks along the capital’s Azadi Street as people in the crowds chanted anti-American slogans
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Driven to starvation, Sudanese eat weeds and plants to survive
After two years of conflict, 24.6 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity—nearly half the population, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
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MONUSCO chief lauds DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Speaking before the Security Council Friday, the Head of the UN Mission in Congo Bintou Keita called the agreement a major step towards ending years of conflict
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Several killed in road crash in Egypt’s governorate of Menofia
A truck collided with a minibus carrying workers on a regional road in Ashmoun city in Menofia Governorate, the labour ministry said. Only three people survived the accident
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Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American companies gain access to critical minerals in the region.
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Sudan’s leader approves seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher
Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has approved a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, amid intensifying clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the p
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US and China sign trade deal, agreeing rare earth access and student visas for Chinese nationals
The US and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said on Friday. The deal will give US companies easier access to rare earth minerals vital for high-tech products, while Washington will stop revoking the visas of Chinese students on US campuses.
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Duke basketball coach leads USA players at AmeriCup
Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women’s coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another gold medal.
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French hostage families sound alarm after Israeli strikes on Iran’s evin prison
The families of two French nationals held hostage by the Iranian regime for over three years say they fear for the life of their loved ones after the Israeli bombing of Evin Prison and are demanding their urgent release.
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African Human Rights court says it can hear case brought by DRC against Rwanda
The Tanzania-based African Court of Human Rights says it is competent to hear a case brought by the Democratic Republic of the Congo against Rwanda. The ruling opens the door to a full hearing into Kinsha’s claims of human rights abuses linked to the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.
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Yemenis celebrate Iran’s ‘victory’ against Israel
Tens of thousands of people in Yemen took to the streets of the country’s capital, Sanaa, on Friday to celebrate what they called a victory of Iran after 12-day Israel-Iran war and to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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Mbappé sues PSG, alleges ‘moral harassment’ by former club
Kylian Mbappé has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday.
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Morocco: United Kingdom withdraws from renewable energy project
The country’s Department of Energy Security stated in a press release that it would no longer support the $33 billion project due to a “high level of inherent risk, related to both delivery and security .”
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China, Senegal pledge stronger strategic partnership during Beijing talks
China is willing to work with Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to bring more benefits to the two peoples, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when meeting with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday.
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Summer Davos 2025 closes with focus on AI, China’s economy, and global innovation
The event closed with optimism about cross-border collaboration and innovation-driven development, with many noting that global entrepreneurship must now navigate geopolitical complexities and technological transformation to remain inclusive and sustainable.
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US funding cuts threaten youth programmes at Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp
Kenya’s northern Kakuma refugee camp is home to more than 300,000 people, who’ve fled conflict in dozens of east Africa countries. For the children there, traditional and modern dances are helping them to distract themselves, as they face an uncertain future due to funding cuts.
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South Sudan launches military court to enforce accountability and justice
UNMISS is providing technical assistance to support the process, which is part of broader efforts to reform South Sudan’s security sector. A civilian-military dialogue is scheduled for July 6 to further engage communities and explain the judicial process.
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World citizen: Ugandan-born Mamdani inspires fellow New Yorkers with primary victory
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It’s also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.
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Groundbreaking study maps the African gut microbiome across urban and rural communities
While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.
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Families grapple with life in the wake of the Israel-Iran Conflict
As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel seemed to hold, a family in downtown Tehran were busy retrieving belongings from their home, severely damaged during an Israeli strike early Tuesday.
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UN and Haitian officials mark one year since Kenyan police arrived to support security efforts
This marks the fourth major foreign intervention in Haiti since the 1990s. For many Haitians, the MSS represents a fragile but vital opportunity to reclaim control of their country and restore basic security and dignity in daily life
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Faith Kipyegon falls short of historic sub-four minute mile but vows to keep pushing
The race, dubbed “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile,” was organized by Nike as an unofficial event and won’t count towards official records. Still, Kipyegon’s time was faster than her existing world record of 4:07.64, set in Monaco nearly two years ago.
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Central African Republic declares three days of national mourning following stampede
The Central African Republic has declared 3 days of mourning after an explosion and the stampede that followed killed at least 29 schoolchildren and injured more than 250 at a high school in the capital city, Bangui.
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Kenya’s Interior minister accuses protesters of coup attempt after deadly demos
Kenya’s interior minister accused protesters of a coup attempt after deadly demonstrations were witnessed in many cities and towns across the country.
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Kaaba’s sacred cover replaced ahead of islamic new year
For Muslims around the world, it remains the spiritual focal point — the direction toward which they pray five times a day.
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Gaza residents welcome rare organized aid delivery after months of chaos and hunger
This rare delivery came after months of blocked aid and failed distribution attempts marked by stampedes and theft.
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AI drones lead breakthrough against malaria in Africa [Business Africa]
This week: AI drones target high-risk areas to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds mobilize to finance infrastructure; in Niger, a ban on livestock exports hits herders hard.
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Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure
A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn’t been found yet.
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Uma Thurman returns to her action roots in The Old Guard 2 opposite Charlize Theron
Uma Thurman joins the cast of The Old Guard 2, opposite Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne as they reprise their roles from the 2020 film, The Old Guard.
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Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr for 2 more years
Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday.
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Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter.
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29 dead and 260 injured in stampede at Bangui high school
At least 29 students have been killed and more than 250 injured in a stampede at a high school in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic.
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Ecuador recaptures fugitive drug kingpin ‘fito’ after dramatic raid
His recapture is being hailed as a major security win for President Daniel Noboa’s administration as it struggles to contain spiraling gang violence across the country.
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UN chief warns of high number of armed conflicts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the high number of armed conflicts in the world, and called on member states to remain committed to their responsibility to protect against violence.
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Death toll in Kenyan anti-government protests rises to 16, says rights group
Amnesty International says most of the dead were killed by police during the nationwide demonstration.
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Burundi calls on United Nations to recognize 1972 genocide against Hutus
Burundi’s call adds to broader efforts in the region to reckon with past atrocities and seek international acknowledgment for historical injustices.
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INTERPOL seizes $65M in fake drugs, arrests 769 in largest-ever global crackdown
“Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients potentially resulting in severe illness, or even death, said David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL.
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Business community must safeguard free trade, Chinese premier tells ‘Summer Davos’ forum
Business leaders at Summer Davos summit in Tianjin warn of the risks a return to unilateralism would pose to the global economy.
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Catholic Pope affirms priest celibacy, demands ‘firm’ action on abuse
Leo XIV was speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
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Young South Sudanese player selected for NBA basketball team
At the age of 14, Khaman Maluach, became the youngest player ever to enrol in an NBA academy.