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Meta faces major US trial over alleged youth social media addiction
Meta faces a high-stakes trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep minors hooked. A coalition of U.S. states is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms and potentially up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
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Verdict expected in Tanzanian opposition leader's treason case
Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6
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France: Workers and students unite in nationwide protests over living costs
Thousands of people are taking part in nationwide strikes and demonstrations across France, demanding higher wages and stronger public services. Authorities have imposed restrictions on protest routes in Paris, Lyon and at least half a dozen major cities.
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Political consultations ongoing in Israel to form new government
Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.
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Seven decades behind the lens: Ghana's James Barnor receives top photography honour
From his studio in Accra to the pages of "Drum" magazine, Barnor documented everyday life and Black culture during a period of profound social change.
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Nearly 3,000 people find shelter in a former school in Haiti
In Port-au-Prince, a school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.
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Who benefits more from the Russia - Africa partnership? (Africanews Debates )
Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.
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JD Vance distances himself from Trump and Iran war after US midterms debacle
United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.
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El-Sayed victory draws mixed response in Egypt over criticism of Cairo
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.
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Ukraine: Russian drone and missile attack sparks fire in Kyiv region
A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and sparked a major fire, with emergency crews battling the flames following an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.
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El-Sayedâ s Senate win breaks barriers for Arab Americans in Michigan
Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.
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Nigeria's Dangote looks to expand IPO access to exchanges across Africa
After launching Africaâ s biggest IPO in September, Nigeriaâ s Dangote Group is looking to make shares in its Lagos refinery available through more African stock exchanges.
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Iran: Flames engulf banner depicting US and Israeli leaders
Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.
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Morocco say it remains committed to Western Sahara ceasefire as peacekeeping mission ends
Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.
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Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity
A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.
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