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Swedish teen in Sydney held over gang murder plot
He is accused of offering a firearm and approximately 200,000 Swedish kronor (about USD 18,000) to carry out a targeted killing in Denmark.
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U.S. Judge restricts Musk’s DOGE access to social security data
Under the new guidelines, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may only provide DOGE staff with anonymised or redacted records.
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Uganda seeks to revive military trials for civilians after Supreme Court ban
Critics have long accused President Yoweri Museveni’s administration of using military courts to silence political dissent by targeting opposition members and supporters with what they claim are baseless charges.
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Titanic victim’s pocket watch to be auctioned for over Sh8.5 million
Givard had been on his way to the United States with two companions, both of whom also lost their lives in the tragedy.
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US-Somali airstrike targets militants amid fierce battle for strategic town
Al-Shabab has been fighting to overthrow the federal government for nearly two decades and controls large portions of southern and central Somalia.
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Tanzania's Chadema calls for protests as police impose ban
Lissu’s Chadema party has accused President Samia Suluhu Hassan of adopting the repressive strategies.
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IMF rules out global recession despite US tariff shock
Speaking on Thursday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the current climate is a test for international cooperation and sensible policy.
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Lightning strike leaves at least 3 dead in Nigeria's Imo State
While no fatalities have been reported so far, several victims are said to be in critical condition and receiving hospital care.
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New York AG Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud
These allegations, if proven true, could lead to federal charges such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud—each carrying potentially heavy penalties.
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Tanzania set to ban imports from Malawi and South Africa
The banned products include flour, rice, ginger, bananas, and maize — a development that has dealt a significant blow to Tanzanian exporters.
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Accident at a fishing tournament in Alabama kills three
Witnesses say two boats collided near a narrow bend in the lake where visibility is often limited. One of the boats capsized from the impact, throwing its occupants into the water.
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One dead, 12 infected in major Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Sydney
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, typically spread through inhaling contaminated water droplets.