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Curfew imposed in parts of downtown Los Angeles after days of protests
Mayor Karen Bass announced the measure on Tuesday saying it would be operational from 8pm to 6am, and likely remain in place for a few days.
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At least seven dead in South Africa following powerful winter storm
The cold front has swept across the country since the weekend bringing bitter cold, snow, and flooding to several provinces.
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China’s foreign minister meets with several African counterparts
Wang Yi reassured them of Beijing’s commitment to projects in their countries and its solidarity with the Global South.
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US imposes sanctions on Palestinian NGO and five charities over alleged terrorism funding
The US accused these entities of supporting terrorism under the pretence of humanitarian work.
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UN chief António Guterres calls for dialogue among civilizations
António Guterres made this plea in observance of the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on 10 June 2025.
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Basketball: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Brazil amid trade rumours
Antetokounmpo inaugurated a renovated basketball court in Rio de Janeiro.
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China’s blind box toys captivate global fans
Chinese cultural sensation Labubu, created by toy giant Pop Mart, has gained massive popularity in South Africa as the hottest plush collectible.
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In Brazil, knights and masked riders take to a football pitch for religious festival
The Festa do Divino Espírito Santo – or the Festival of the Divine Holy Spirit, blends Catholic traditions with popular folklore and theatrical performance, dating back to the early 19th century
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United States: San Francisco protesters oppose Trump’s new travel ban
Donald Trump’s travel ban forbids entry into the US to citizens from dozens of countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.
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U.S. stocks remain in limbo on Tuesday as investors wait for talks with China
U.S. stocks remained in limbo on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of trade talks between the United States and China.
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Ghana confirms 34 new Mpox cases, total rises to 79
Four patients are currently hospitalised, and contact tracing is ongoing.
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Outrage in Kenya as autopsy reveals a blogger was strangled in police custody
According to the police, he injured himself by banging his head against the wall in his cell. However, an autopsy conducted on Tuesday indicated that Ojwang was strangled in police custody.
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Russia says it plans to boost economic and military cooperation with Africa
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said “the Russian presence in Africa is growing.”
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Ethiopia to post faster growth despite debt, inflation
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told parliament that the economy was forecast to expand 8.9% in fiscal year 2025/2026. It had been originally projected to grow 8.4%
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WHO says the mpox outbreak remains a public health concern
On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the Mpox outbreak remains a public health emergency.
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UN warns of impact Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is having on Chad
It estimates that some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in the eastern part of Chad.
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Trump sends 2,700 troops to Los Angeles amid immigration protests
Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump, as protests against an immigration crackdown continue
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Trump sends Marines, more National Guard forces to Los Angeles
Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump, as protests against an immigration crackdown continue
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Algerian international player, Rayan Ait-Nouri, joins Manchester City
His signature on the deal means he will be available for the Club World Cup, which kicks off in the United States on Saturday.
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Revolutionary musician, Sly Stone, has died aged 82
He was the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, the first major multiracial American band, that transformed popular music in the 1960s and 1970s.
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EU commits €1 billion to protect oceans under a new pact
The EU’s new Ocean Pact includes reducing plastic pollution, restoring maritime ecosystems, and fighting against illegal fishing.
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Land convoy leaves Tunisia for Gaza, in an effort to break Israel’s siege
Hundred of people including activists, lawyers, journalists and doctors boarded the convoy headed to the Rafah border crossing.
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Italy’s referendum on citizenship and labour laws fails due to low turnout
Official data on Monday evening showed around 30% of eligible voters cast a ballot, far below the necessary threshold.
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US, China hold trade talks in London
A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng was due to hold talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a U.K. government building
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US singer Macy Gray celebrates 25th anniversary of hit album ‘On How Life Is’
The singer has begun a 25th anniversary tour across Europe and the United States.
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Wydad train in build-up to FIFA Club World Cup
The Moroccan giants, who qualified for the tournament by winning the CAF Champions League in 2022, have been drawn in Group G along with Manchester City, UAE’s Al Ain and Juventus
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Boko Haram kidnaps Nigerian Priest near Cameroon border
The priest was traveling from the city of Mubi, where he is based, to Maidiguri, the capital of Borno, for a workshop when his convoy was ambushed by armed men while waiting for clearance at a military checkpoint,
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USA: What to remember from Trump’s “travel ban”
The announced ban applies to nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad , the Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Haiti, Iran, Libya , Somalia , Sudan , and Yemen. The enhanced restrictions apply to nationals of Burundi , Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone , Togo
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Kenyan blogger dies in Police custody, officers suspended
“This death is very suspicious,” said Irungu Houghton, director of Amnesty International Kenya, who called for a “thorough, independent investigation” into Ojwang’s treatment while in custody
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UN ocean conference opens in Nice with focus on conservation, climate action
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, scientists, and environmental advocates to address urgent challenges facing the world’s oceans, from pollution to overfishing and climate change.
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Football: Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr
Speaking to reporters after Portugal’s win in the Nations League final, the 40-year-old striker seemingly reaffirmed his commitment to the Saudi club.
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British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim
“We can confirm the arrest of a Service person in Kenya,”
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Muslim pilgrims circle Mecca’s Kaaba as Hajj ends
This year’s pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million people, was under tight logistical planning and safety precautions designed to manage the intense heat and large crowds
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“If I win, great”: Mbappé on Ballon d’Or hopes
France captain Kylian Mbappé responded with composure when asked about his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.
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Tensions in Los Angeles intensify as Trump calls in National Guard to quell protests
Thousands of people took to the streets of the city, blocking off a major highway and setting cars on fire in response to the extraordinary deployment.
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Cameroon: Police, opposition supporters clash as election looms
Cameroon is due to hold a presidential election in October and tensions are high. President Paul Biya’s party has held power since 1960
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World leaders urged to do more to protect the ocean
A week-long high-level summit on ocean conservation opened on Monday in the French city of Nice.
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Trump’s travel ban cuts lifeline for Haitians facing security crisis
Haiti is one of 12 countries impacted by US President Donald Trump’s new travel ban which came into effect on Monday.
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Catholic Church urged to help more as education costs in Africa rise
The growing trend toward privatisation is sparking concern that the Catholic Church may price poorer families out of its schools.
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Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants, distribute meat to locals
In recent years, Zimbabwe has tried everything, from technological monitoring to translocating elephant populations. But there are too many of the huge mammals in the country’s natural spaces.