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Rwanda lowers legal age for contraceptives to curb teen pregnancies
The legislation, passed on Monday, lowers the minimum age from 18 and allows adolescents to obtain birth control pills and implants
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Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash
The Ghana Armed Forces said the aircraft, which was carrying three crew and five passengers had gone "off the radar".
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UK charity regulator dismisses bullying claims against Prince Harry
The regulator has now directed Sentebale to adopt a formal action plan aimed at strengthening its governance and leadership systems to avoid similar failures in the future
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Chikungunya outbreak hits Southern China as cases surge past 7,000 in Guangdong
Foshan City, the epicenter of the outbreak, has been hardest hit
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Zara Ads blocked for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ models
In one of the banned adverts, which promoted a short dress, the ASA noted that lighting and shadows exaggerated the thinness of the model’s legs.
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Titan implosion was preventable, says US coast guard report
The 335-page investigative report, compiled over two years, outlines a series of operational and design failures by OceanGate, the company that owned and operated the Titan vessel.
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Meta blocks 6.8 million WhatsApp scam accounts, warns of new AI tactics
Most of the flagged accounts were traced to scam networks operating in Southeast Asia, with many targeting users through fake investment offers and other fraudulent schemes.
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Netanyahu pushes for full Gaza reoccupation as hostage fears grow
According to Israeli media, the plan would see Israeli forces take full control of all areas in Gaza, pushing far beyond the current 75 percent military hold.
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Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies at 95
The former President passed away after being hospitalised in early June in Bucharest, where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.
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Rwanda to host 250 US-deported migrants in new deal
Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed the agreement and said it aligns with Rwanda’s history of displacement and its values.
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US Senate move threatens Kenya’s Non-NATO ally status
According to the amendment by Senator James Risch, the review will examine Kenya’s diplomatic and military ties with China, Russia, and Iran, alongside any agreements or engagements with armed groups like al-Shabaab and the Rapid Support Forces.
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US House panel subpoenas Clintons in Epstein probe
The Clintons were among multiple former government officials summoned by investigators in a major escalation of the controversy surrounding the investigation into the disgraced financier