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US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.
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Kenya: MSF trains health workers to be sent to Ebola-hit DR Congo
An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face.
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@africanews 6 hours ago
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that Iranians would continue to avenge the killing of his father - late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei - and of other top officials killed during the war triggered by the U.S and Israeli strikes in Iran on February 28.
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Zimbabweans return home from South Africa amid anti-immigrant tensions
Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic violence and threats in South Africa arrived at a reception centre in the border town of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal
Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria recovering, governor says
Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeriaâ s southwestern state of Oyo were rescued and receiving medical treatment, confirmed the local government on Friday.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
President el-Sissi honors Egypt soccer team a day after their return from the World Cup
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt hosted the country's World Cup soccer team a day after their elimination in the round of 16 by Argentina.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. Adams played for South Africa at the World Cup. His death was confirmed by South Africaâ s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie.
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@africanews Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:31:40
SA police arrest UK fugitive sought in alleged killings of his wife and 2 daughters
South African police arrested a man wanted by British authorities on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters in England after tracing him to Johannesburg, police said Friday.
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@africanews Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:51:30
Nigeriaâ s eroding Orimedu coast threatens homes and livelihoods
This coastline along Orimedu in Nigeria is facing land degradation. The people here are seeing the destruction of their homes as well as the loss of livelihoods.
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@africanews Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:20:03
Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if assassinated
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president.
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@africanews Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:45:09
War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured
Ukraine woke to fresh destruction on 11 July after Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, leaving at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials.
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@africanews Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:51:12
Barbados leader rejects claim that ex-colonies should repay Britain
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called "asinine" a suggestion by a British lawmaker that Britain's former colonies should repay it for its historic investment in them.
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