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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.
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Ethiopia sentences five to death for human trafficking
Although capital punishment remains legal in Ethiopia, its enforcement is rare. The last known execution occurred more than a decade ago.
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Nigerian church for the deaf offers people a sense of community
It is estimated that over 9 million of Nigeria’s 232 million citizens are deaf or living with hearing impairment.
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U.S. sends migrants to Rwanda
Kigali has similarly negotiated but never executed migrant resettlement deals with the U.K. in 2022 and the U.N. in Libya in 2019
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WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival
Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival.
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Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival
Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy recognizes heroes defending Vovchansk
The diplomatic stalemate remains challenging, with Ukraine losing territory on the front line, but showing no signs of a defense collapse.
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Iran confirms upcoming IAEA visit amid post-strike tensions and U.S. sanctions
The IAEA visit is seen as a critical step toward re-establishing nuclear oversight in Iran and gauging the long-term impact of the June airstrikes on its nuclear program.
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Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy
On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.
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France proposes bill to expedite return of colonial goods 8 years after Macron pledge
“France has not finished mourning its colonial past. That’s one of the challenges of restitution”, Senator Pierre Ouzoulias stated.
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Final push for global plastics treaty in Geneva
Nations gather in Geneva Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet.
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Uganda nears 2 million refugees amid regional crisis
Uganda is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees as the escalating crisis in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) drives hundreds of people to cross the border daily in search of safety and lifesaving aid.
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Nigerian opposition leader says he will serve one-term presidency
Peter Obi said in a post on X that great leadership was not measured by length of years in office but by the quality and impact of services offered to the people.
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South African officials say planned US tariffs could put 30,000 jobs at risk
US President Donald Trump hit the country with a 30% levy, one of the highest he has imposed on any nation.
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Mali seizes inflatable cars it says armed groups planned using as decoys
It says rebels use the fake vehicles to trick drones into wasting expensive missiles by firing at them.
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Ivory Coast: opposition party denounces arrest of six militants
The African Peoples’ Party Ivory Coast, currently in the opposition, has denounced the arrest of six militants, including senior party members, over the weekend. The arrests followed an outbreak of violence in Yopougon on Friday night.
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AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games
Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August.
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Gaza boy searches rubble for grandparents after deadly Israeli attack
A video posted by journalist Saeed Hasaballah on Sunday shows a young boy searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza after an Israeli strike.
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Silent witnesses of Hiroshima: Researchers and survivors seek to honor the unnamed dead of Ninoshima
Among those deeply touched by Kayo’s work is Tamiko Sora, a 3-year-old survivor of the Hiroshima blast who still wonders what became of her missing aunt and uncle.
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Hunger deepens in besieged Sudanese city of Al Fasher
The worsening humanitarian crisis has forced thousands, including children, to eat animal feed to survive.
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Fires in northwest Spain destroy hundreds of hectares of forest
Firefighters and residents in Ponteceso, in Galicia’s A Coruña province, are battling multiple wildfires that have destroyed at least 500 hectares of forest since Saturday afternoon.
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Summer, sun, concerts: Morocco’s beach festival returns for 21st edition
For the 21st year in a row, Morocco’s “Festival des Plages” (Beach festival) is returning to six coastal cities, much to the joy of locals, tourists and families.
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Thousand attend annual Mask Festival in Benin’s capital, Porto-Novo
The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.
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Trump reaffirms support for Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara
The US president recognised Morocco’s sovereignty claims over the disputed territory at the end of his first claim, but this is the first time that he pronounced himself on the issue during his second term as president.
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Over 140 Ethiopian migrants presumed dead after shipwreck off Yemen
Yemen’s ongoing civil war has exacerbated security issues for migrants, as the governance vacuum in the country has created “an ideal environment for smuggling and trafficking networks to flourish”, the Mixed Migration Centre stated.
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WATCH: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestinian rally
Thousands of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday.
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Tens of Thousands flee northern Mozambique in July following intensified attacks
The recent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique displaced tens of thousands in July alone, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado and straining limited aid supplies, according to the United Nations.
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Wife of detained Tunisian musician speaks out against harsh ICE conditions
The case has sparked rallies outside ICE facilities, drawing support from fellow musicians, immigrant advocates, and concerned citizens as immigration arrests under the Trump administration intensify.
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WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival
Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.
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Iran and Pakistan condemn the endless Gaza attacks
The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, have condemned the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi clinches 1500m gold, achieves double victory at world championships
His back-to-back victories signal a new era for Tunisian swimming and inspire a generation of athletes across the Arab world.
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Hundreds of pro-Gaza demonstrators march through the streets of Tunis
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets of the Tunisian capital on Sunday, in a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, as anger grows over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Liver cancer crisis looming as prevention lags, says Lancet report
A new report from The Lancet reveals that three out of five liver cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, with obesity-related cases on the rise.
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DRC: Tshisekedi wants genocide declared in conflict-hit regions
The appeal comes as fragile peace negotiations continue with neighbouring Rwanda following a June agreement aimed at ending decades of violence
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Nigeria: Nurses call off strike after talks with government
Nurses in public hospitals had gone on a ‘warning strike’ on July 30, demanding higher pay, better working condition and increased staffing
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Conservative Party’s Badenoch says no longer identifies as Nigerian
Kemi Badenoch was among the last people in 1980 to automatically receive British citizenship because she was born in the UK
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Trump’s new tariffs rattle stock markets, trade partners
Benchmarks fell in Asia, with South Korea’s Kospi dropping nearly 4% after the tariff rate for the U.S. ally was set at 15%. The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, trading at more than 150 yen per dollar