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Minneapolis school shooting: Two children killed, 18 injured
Police Chief Brian O’Hara told reporters on Thursday that the attacker "appeared to hate all of us" but was primarily focused on harming children.
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European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU's HQ
The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that Russian missiles struck in close proximity to its diplomatic mission
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Leadership shake-up rocks CDC after sudden removal of Monarez
The unexpected shake-up comes less than a month after her Senate confirmation, raising questions about the stability of the country’s top public health agency.
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Blair joins Trump in White House talks on Gaza’s future
The White House said Trump wanted the war to end and wanted “peace and prosperity for everyone in the region.
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Equality court convicts Julius Malema of hate speech over 2022 rally speech
Two complaints had been filed against Malema, one by the South African Human Rights Commission and another by a citizen who claimed to have been threatened following the remarks.
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Gunman kills two children, injures 17 in Minneapolis church attack
The shooting, which struck the Annunciation Church in southern Minneapolis, unfolded as dozens of children from a nearby Catholic school gathered to mark their first week back in class.
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Tanzania electoral body bars opposition candidate ahead of October polls
Mpina's disqualification came on the eve of the official campaign period, which begins Thursday, August 28, and deepens concerns over the narrowing space for opposition politics in the country.
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Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence operation
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said "any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom [of Denmark] will of course be unacceptable
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Ukraine confirms Russian entry into Dnipropetrovsk as battles intensify
For months, Moscow has claimed it crossed into the area from Donetsk, where its forces have gradually made gains despite heavy casualties.
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Endangered wildlife openly marketed on TikTok, report reveals
The report urges TikTok and other social media platforms to strengthen the enforcement of wildlife trafficking rules, adopt automated tools to detect illegal content, and run in-app awareness campaigns about endangered species.
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Somalia leaders unite on electoral roadmap after months of talks
The framework provides that Somalia’s president will be elected by the Federal Parliament, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of federal member states.
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Sudan orders urgent relocation of ministries from Khartoum
Officials said the move aims to reduce congestion, strengthen security measures, and restore critical services that have been disrupted by months of fighting.
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Moscow eyes uranium edge in Niger after French exit
The deal covers nuclear power generation, medical applications, and training of local experts. If implemented, it would mark the first nuclear power project in West Africa.
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UN demands justice after deadly Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
The attack on Monday began with an airstrike that killed a Reuters cameraman broadcasting live from a hospital staircase.
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Burundi concludes 2025 elections with grassroots polls
According to Prosper Ntahorwamiye, chairperson of the National Independent Electoral Commission, the country has 3,044 villages and neighbourhoods, each represented by five councillors, making up a total of 15,220 seats.
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UN envoy warns of deepening crisis in parts of Somalia struggling with conflict
South West State is home to nearly a million internally displaced people and has become the epicentre of Somalia’s humanitarian crisis.
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South Africa cautions women over Russian job recruitment videos
The South African government has expressed deep concern about influencers being used to market such opportunities.
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Federal Judge blocks deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The move comes amid ongoing legal battles following his mistaken deportation to a notorious prison in El Salvador in March, and current human trafficking charges against him.
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US suspends Chikungunya vaccine following reports of serious side effects
Valneva received US approval for the vaccine in 2023, but concerns over side effects, particularly among older patients, prompted safety reviews this year, including by the European Medicines Agency.
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Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say
A Reuters cameraman and an Associated Press journalist were among those killed in the attack at Nasser Hospital.
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Salvadoran man faces deportation to Uganda after US jail release
Kilmar Ábrego García, 30, was released on Friday but his lawyers say US authorities are preparing to deport him to Uganda under a little-known agreement that allows the US to send some migrants to third countries
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Fresh rain spell kills 13 in northwestern Pakistan
Fresh casualties were reported from different districts of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, which remained the hardest-hit during the ongoing monsoon spell
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Russia blames nuclear site attack on Ukraine as Kyiv marks independence day
There were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant's press service said on messaging app Telegram.
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DR Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Kabila
According to the court filing, Kabila is accused of bearing responsibility for atrocities committed during his time in power, including widespread violence targeting civilians.
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Pentagon ousts intelligence chief after Iran strike report dispute
In June, a leaked DIA report concluded that the attacks had only delayed Iran’s nuclear programme by a few months.
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Turkish first lady appeals to Melania Trump amid Gaza famine fears
Erdogan also encouraged Trump to use her influence directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push for “an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”
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US court jails Gambian man over 67 years for role in Jammeh-era torture
Michael Sang Correa, 46, was convicted in April by a Colorado jury for his role in brutal acts carried out in 2006 against individuals accused of plotting a coup against Jammeh.
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Jay-Z ranked world’s richest musician by Forbes at $2.5 billion
The Roc Nation founder’s wealth is spread across music, art, and major investments.
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US pushes for OAS-led force to replace Kenya in Haiti mission
Kenya currently provides the largest number of personnel for the multinational security support (MSS) force, while the United States bankrolls the operation.
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Man who alleged hundreds were raped and buried in Indian temple town arrested
The man's startling claims had thrown the tiny religious town of Dharmasthala in the southern state of Karnataka into turmoil.