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Palestine action faces ban as UK declares it a terror group
Friday’s break-in at Brize Norton has sparked renewed concerns over security at military installations.
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Border reopens after five-year closure, reuniting Ethiopia-Eritrea communities
Zalambessa had been one of several crossing points reopened in 2018 after a peace deal between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, a breakthrough that earned Abiy the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but fighting continues
Trump is said to have brokered the agreement during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and according to a senior White House official, Israel agreed to stop its strikes provided Iran ceased launching attacks.
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Supreme Court backs Trump deportations to third countries
The case involved eight migrants from Myanmar, South Sudan, Cuba, Mexico, Laos and Vietnam, who were deported in May on a plane reportedly bound for South Sudan.
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Somalia unveils 'Vision 2060' to transform nation by 100th independence anniversary
President Mohamud described the national dream as “a blueprint for change.
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Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it wasn’t clear if there was any damage.
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ECOWAS sounds alarm over rising instability as Maada Bio assumes leadership
During a summit in Abuja, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, who took over the bloc’s rotating chairmanship from Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu.
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Iran races to finalise Khamenei succession plans after Israeli threats
A three-member committee from a top clerical body, formed two years ago by Khamenei himself to identify his replacement, has accelerated discussions in recent days, according to five insiders familiar with the matter
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UN removes Somalia from child soldier list after 16 years
For over 16 years, Somalia’s place on the list was tied to persistent reports of children being recruited or forced into armed groups. Human rights organisations repeatedly urged Somalia to enforce reforms and protect its vulnerable youth.
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East Africa Law Society moves conference from Tanzania to Ethiopia
The society brings together more than 45,000 members, including lawyers from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Tanzania.
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Seven killed in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Emergency services shared images of destroyed buildings still burning, and residents being led away from the rubble.
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Apple sued over alleged AI missteps that shook investors
Apple shares have fallen nearly 25 percent since their record high on December 26, 2024, wiping out around $900 billion in market value.
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Netanyahu prays for Trump after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear Sites
In a video shared by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Netanyahu asked God to "bless, protect and assist the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who has taken upon himself the mission of pushing back darkness and evil."
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Gunman killed after opening fire at Church near Detroit
Pastor Kelly said the injured person was the church security guard, and that no other congregants were hurt.
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Deadly storm hits Lake Tahoe, claims six lives
According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, emergency teams responded to a distress call at around 3 pm local time.
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22 killed in Damascus church bombing linked to IS
Witnesses described scenes of panic and horror as congregants tried to stop the assailant before the explosion.
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Two South African engineers freed after over two years in Equatorial Guinea jail
Their arrest followed the seizure of luxury assets in South Africa belonging to Equatorial Guinea’s Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang, including a yacht and two villas in Cape Town.
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Mob kills 12 Muslim wedding guests in Nigeria's Plateau State
Among the victims are the groom’s father and brother.
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Iran vows to expand nuclear program after US-Israel strikes decimate key sites
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the US action as a violation of a "major red line" and declared the diplomatic phase over.
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'Stop the tragedy of war,' Pope Leo says after US bombs Iran
Addressing the crowds in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo said people all over the world were praying and crying for peace.
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US urges citizens to leave Israel, West Bank, and Iran amid rising tensions
In a security alert, the US Department of State warned of a rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, urging Americans to leave using any available means.
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Bride killed, gunman run over as armed attackers ambush wedding in France
The bride was fatally shot, while one of the attackers was killed struck by the couple's vehicle as they attempted to flee the scene.
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Belarus opposition figure Tsikhanouski freed after nearly five years in prison
Tsikhanouski was among 14 political prisoners released over the weekend, according to independent Belarusian outlet Nasha Niva.
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Trump administration fires hundreds of VOA journalists, shuttering US-funded news outlet
The decision, which affects hundreds of journalists, has drawn sharp criticism from within and outside the organization.
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British Airways halts Dubai, Qatar flights after US strikes Iran
The London-based carrier canceled several flights to Dubai and diverted two planes bound for the emirate overnight, according to data from Flightradar24.
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Iranian missile strikes hit Tel Aviv, Haifa and Ness Ziona
In Tel Aviv’s Ramat Aviv neighborhood, several residential buildings sustained heavy damage, with gaping holes visible in the facades.
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DR Congo extends cobalt export ban by three months to curb market oversupply
The top global cobalt producer had initially introduced a four-month halt on exports in February after prices plunged to a nine-year low of $10 per pound. That suspension was set to end on Sunday.
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Top Iranian commander behind Hamas attack killed in Qom strike- says Israel
The strike, carried out in the city of Qom early Saturday, reportedly eliminated Saeed Izadi—a key figure in Iran’s Quds Force.
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U.S. strikes "crippling blow" to Iran's nuclear program- Trump
Speaking from the White House in a nationally televised address, Trump confirmed that the strikes had "completely obliterated" key Iranian nuclear facilities and warned Tehran against further escalation.
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8 dead in hot air balloon tragedy in Brazil
The balloon was carrying 21 people when it went down on Saturday morning. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, where 13 survivors were pulled from the wreckage.