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Well-wishers rally behind Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from cancer surgery
With music and prayer, well-wishers gather outside Romeâ s Gemelli Hospital as Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say the pontiff is walking, eating, and making normal progress after the procedure.
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Russia says diesel supply deal with US under negotiation after Trump-Putin call
Hours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.
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Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chileâ s capital
Heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms flooded Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, 13 October, disrupting transport and leaving over 36,000 electricity customers without power. Chileâ s disaster agency, Senapred, declared a red alert across the Metropolitan Region.
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Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting sparks violent protests
Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.
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Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice
South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.
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Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates
Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.
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Somaliaâ s children face deadly malnutrition crisis as aid dwindles
Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.
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Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens
The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.
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'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from France
Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a â serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.â
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Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in London
In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.
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Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers
Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.
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Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
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Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.
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Rival communities clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state leaves scores dead
Deadly clashes have erupted in South Sudan, leaving scores dead and hospitals overwhelmed with wounded victims. The violence broke out Friday in the Rumbek area of Lakes State, as rival community groups battled.
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WHO alarmed that many Ebola deaths in DR Congo occur in communities
The number of confirmed cases has surged past 9,000 with more than 4,300 deaths, with many not detected while the patients are still alive.
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Four killed in shooting after politicianâ s memorial in South Africa
A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday.
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