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France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.
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Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.
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Guinea's ex-Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years in jail
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.
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EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.
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Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
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Madagascar pauses corruption cases relating to ex-president, officials
In a statement, Madagascarâ s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.
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Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africaâ s Durban
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.
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Uganda says August export revenue up 36 per cent on higher gold earnings
The finance ministry says it shipped $889 million worth of the precious metal over the month, up 68.9 per cent from last year.
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Spanish right champions Ceuta migrant crisis as its key topic in election campaign
A sense of abandonment in conservative Ceuta following the migrant crisis of July is giving fresh ammunition to right-wing parties ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.
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Nigeria can stop Ebola spread, former disease control chief says
Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.
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As food assistance wanes, Palestinians face the prospect of hunger
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.
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Chad: Former PM Succès Masra leaves country for medical treatment
His departure to France for medical treatment comes two months after his release from prison following a presidential pardon.
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Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.
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Defence seeks acquittal of doctor in death of Argentina's Maradona
A lawyer for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, says he has been made a scapegoat, rejecting the argument that the player's death was foreseeable.
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Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver
Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.
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South Africa water crisis: Over 500 fall ill amid contamination fears
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.
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