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Argentines demand justice at protest against brutal killings of young women
The brutal killings of 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez, and Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, who were both 20, were livestreamed on social media.
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AU calls for calm as protests turn violent in Madagascar's capital
In a statement on Sunday, September 28, 2025, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf said he is closely monitoring the developments and regretted the destruction caused by the unrest.
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39 killed in crash at political rally in India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Stalin, in his address to the media, said the death toll included at least 17 women, 13 men and nine children.
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Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland and authorises 'full force'
The announcement drew pushback from Democratic lawmakers, who said there was no need for federal troops to be deployed to the city.
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Police rescue 22 Kenyans from trafficking syndicate linked to Russian military
The operation, which took place on September 27, 2027, followed a targeted intelligence-led raid on a residential apartment on the outskirts of Nairobi.
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UAE Foreign Minister urges immediate end to Gaza conflict in meeting with Netanyahu
This high-level discussion marked Netanyahu’s first engagement with a senior Arab leader since Israel's military strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar on September 9, highlighting the diplomatic significance of the encounter.
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FBI fires agents for kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protest
The FBI's decision to terminate the agents follows a broader initiative by the Trump administration to remove individuals seen as adhering to left-leaning or "woke" policies within the federal government.
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Namibia warns public after cemetery party sparks outrage
Gammams cemetery has faced similar controversies in the past. In 2021, a man was arrested after a video showed him firing gunshots during a funeral at the same cemetery.
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Philippines death toll rises to 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam
Bualoi battered small islands in the centre of the Philippines on Friday, toppling trees and power pylons, ripping roofs off homes, unleashing floods and forcing 400,000 people to evacuate.
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Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests rock capital
Hundreds of people poured into the streets early Thursday to express their frustration with repeated blackouts that have left homes and businesses without power for more than 12 hours at a time.
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New Epstein files name Elon Musk and Prince Andrew
The records, turned over by the Epstein Estate to Congressional Democrats, include phone message logs, flight manifests, financial ledgers, and daily schedules.
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Dubai detains alleged sex-ring boss after BBC exposé
The BBC investigation detailed testimonies from young Ugandan women who travelled to Dubai believing they were securing legitimate jobs in supermarkets or hotels, only to be trapped in prostitution.