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Egypt says 800 aid trucks sent for Gaza as more await clearance
Some trucks were seen returning from the border Wednesday, reportedly after Israeli forces rejected their cargo, while dozens more awaited clearance.
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UN condemns deadly attacks on civilians by the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group
The UN Human Rights Office has condemned the escalation in deadly attacks on civilians by the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in eastern DRC amid continued fighting, despite the ceasefire that was recently signed in Doha.
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Ghana declares three-day period of national mourning following deadly crash
Ghana has opened investigations into the crash of a military helicopter that killed all eight people aboard, including the West African country’s defense and environment ministers and other top officials.
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Ghana ministers, ruling party official killed in army helicopter crash
Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were killed alongside the vice-chair of the National Democratic Congress ruling party, a top national security adviser, and crew members
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China scrambles to contain Chikungunya outbreak
With thousands of confirmed cases, the outbreak appears to be the biggest ever in China. Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms
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Unemployment among Black Americans jump to highest level since pandemic
Women have been hit hardest, with more than 300,000 Black women losing their jobs in the first half of the year.
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Moroccan caftan collection showcases the tunic’s long history
The exhibition, ‘Yesterday’s Caftan Seen Today’ includes some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries and is currently underway at the National Finery Museum in Rabat.
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Nigeria issues flood alert for 19 States amid heavy rain forecast
This alert comes against a backdrop of recent devastating floods, including the May Mokwa disaster in Niger State, in which over 500 people died, numerous homes and farms were destroyed, and thousands were displaced—highlighting the nation’s vulnerability as rainy season intensifies
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Ethiopia appoints new envoy to Somalia as ties improve
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu had been embroiled in a bitter row prompted by Ethiopia’s quest for sea access from Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Tensions only eased after Turkey’s mediation
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Ghana mourns loss of top Ministers in military helicopter crash
At a press conference, Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to President John Mahama, called the incident a “national tragedy.”
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Lanterns released on Hiroshima river in tribute to atomic bomb victims
Candle-lit lanterns drifted along the Motoyasu River in Hiroshima on Wednesday, with crowds gathering to remember those killed in the atomic bombing 80 years ago.
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One dead as France battles largest wildfire of this summer in Aude
France’s largest wildfire this summer has killed one person and injured nine others as it spread across 13,000 hectares in Aude by Wednesday.
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Trump’s envoy meets with Putin in Russia as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms
A Kremlin aide has described the 3-hour-long talks as “useful and constructive”.
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Lebanon asks army to disarm defiant Hezbollah
Since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended in November with a US-brokered ceasefire, Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss its disarmament until Israel withdraws from five hills it controls inside Lebanon
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Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as UN clinic area hit
Israeli airstrikes struck areas near a UN-run clinic in Gaza City on Wednesday, destroying homes and tents sheltering displaced people, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa.
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South Sudan: Aid agency suspends work over staff abductions
MSF said several incidents of violence targeting aid workers and healthcare facilities have been reported in Morobo, Central Equatorial state – including forceful abductions, arson, violent looting of hospitals, and damage to medical infrastructure
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US museum house home that played a key role in the civil rights movement
Owned by the Jackson family, it served as a haven and planning site for the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr Martin Luther King jr.
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Sudan indicts Hemedti and brother for mass atrocities
With famine and widespread destruction ravaging communities, global bodies are pressing for accountability and justice to break the cycle of impunity in Sudan
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Fresh wildfires force evacuations in northern Spain
A new wildfire outbreak was reported in Guxín, following a wave of forest fires that had already burned 515 hectares in A Coruña province since Saturday.
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Migrants appeal for immediate shelter outside Paris City Hall
The humanitarian group Utopia 56 staged a protest Tuesday night outside Paris City Hall with about 200 migrants, including families, to demand emergency shelter and denounce public policies they describe as “increasingly aggressive” toward homeless people.
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Nigerian poet Maryam Bukar Hassan named first UN Global Advocate for Peace
Maryam Bukar Hassan (aka Alhanislam) will use her voice and creativity to promote the leadership of women and young people in building sustainable peace.
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El-Sissi condemns Gaza war, defends Egypt on aid
Despite its security cooperation with Israel, Egypt has positioned itself as a key mediator in ceasefire talks, while images of aid trucks lined up at the border have become a grim symbol of the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Hundreds protest nuclear weapons at Hiroshima ceremony
Demonstrators gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima on Wednesday, despite authorities’ requests to leave, as the city marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
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Hiroshima remembers victims on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
Hiroshima commemorated the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing that devastated the city and killed 140,000 people.
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CAR government and UN launch disarmament of former fighters
This process is part of a broader program for disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, and repatriation (DDRR) aimed at strengthening security and sustainably stabilizing the country.
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Malawi and Zambia tourists among first to face $15,000 US visa bonds
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
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Sudan accuses UAE of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside RSF
Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against the military in the country’s civil war.
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Constitutional council’s decision leaves Kamto out of presidential race
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has definitively barred opposition leader Maurice Kamto from October’s presidential election, rejecting his appeal as “lacking legal justification” in a ruling delivered Tuesday.
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Morocco delivers third humanitarian Aid shipment to Gaza under King’s directive
The Kingdom of Morocco has successfully delivered its third humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza under the direct orders of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee.
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Charlize Theron couldn’t be happier as she turns 50
The South African-American Oscar-winning actor, film producer, and philanthropist can currently be seen on Netflix in the sequel “The Old Guard 2”.
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Vietnam and Egypt elevate ties to comprehensive partnership
Vietnam’s leadership anticipates this level‑up will enhance mutual support in forums like the UN, NAM, AU, and ASEAN, fostering regional stability and cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Middle East‐African region
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Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey granted bail on rape and sexual assault charges
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to face five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
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Crowds gather around aid trucks in Gaza as food shortages persist
Large crowds gathered around aid trucks entering Gaza through the Morag corridor on Monday, as food shortages continue to affect the population across the enclave.
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Gang violence in Haiti forces Farmers to flee as missionary, child among 8 kidnapped
The incident adds to Haiti’s growing humanitarian crisis, with over a million people already displaced due to gang violence, according to international aid groups.
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US to revive $15,000 visa bond program for travelers from high-risk countries
According to a draft rule, the 12-month pilot program would apply to nationals from countries where overstay rates exceed 10%.
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China and Russia conducted joint sea-2025 naval drills amid rising tensions with the US
China and Russia commenced their latest bilateral naval exercise, Joint Sea-2025, on Sunday in the Sea of Japan, close to Vladivostok, Russia.
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Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers at military hospital in Kharkiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Kharkiv on Monday, where he met wounded soldiers and awarded medals to service personnel and medical staff.
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Crowds surge toward falling aid in Gaza during chaotic rush
Airdropped humanitarian aid continued to fall across the central Gaza Strip on Monday, as Palestinians scrambled to collect parcels landing in remote or militarised zones.
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One dead, another critical as over 100 migrants rescued near Canary Islands
At least one migrant died and another was left in critical condition during the rescue of more than 100 people attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, authorities confirmed Monday.
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Chad demands answers after senior official burns alive
“I am in danger, friends”, Fulbert Mouanodji wrote on his Facebook on Friday – the next day, the civil servant was found dead, burned alive with gasoline.