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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, state TV reports
Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, the countryâ s state media announced on Thursday.
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Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march
Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.
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Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages
Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.
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Ugandaâ s ruling party rejects Museveniâ s reported plan to position son as successor
A succession battle is emerging within Ugandaâ s ruling party, after senior officials rejected President Yoweri Museveniâ s reported plan to position his son as his successor.
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Egypt postpones retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah amid growing press freedom concerns
An Egyptian court has postponed the retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah until November 18, as her defence seeks to have the presiding judge removed.
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United States warns Madagascar over growing security ties with Russia
The deputy head of US Africa Command said similar partnerships with military-led governments in Africa have failed to improve security.
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World leaders face pressure to act at COP31 as climate warnings intensify
World leaders are gathering in Turkey for COP31, as pressure mounts for urgent action on climate change.
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Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, triggering a crucial 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.
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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks
They agreed to an exchange of prisoners of war, but there was no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began with Moscowâ s invasion in 2022.
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US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have failed to curb militant violence.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off
The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.
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Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel
An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.
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Salvadoran troops target headquarters of powerful gang in Haiti
El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.
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DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears
President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.
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Ghanaâ s waste crisis: Cleanup targets toxic waste and 20,000 jobs
At Agbogbloshie, a district on the Korle Lagoon delta, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming the fragile wetlands overlooking a slum of around 80,000 residents, many of them migrants and traders.
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