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Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.
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WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri
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EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.
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Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism
The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.
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Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."
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Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone
Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta
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Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain
Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.
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Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave
As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.
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U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa
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DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.
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Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.
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Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers
Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese
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Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce
They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.
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Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir PetkoviÄ after World Cup
Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir PetkoviÄ by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.
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Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects
Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the countryâ s finance minister.
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AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.
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