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Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes
A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.
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Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.
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Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.
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Portugalâ s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugalâ s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.
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Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.
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Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.
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South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.
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Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.
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South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they wonâ t be voting.
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Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.
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France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.
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Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
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One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.
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France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest as protests loom
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.
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