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600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru | AJ Shorts
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform containing the remains of at least 38 people. Its main chamber had remained sealed for nearly 600 ye…
The case for the US going back to the firing squad
The US has evolved its method of criminal executions, but drug shortages and protests over medical ethics have made lethal injections increasingly difficult to carry out. John Mal…
Marco Rubio visits Colombia as US seeks stronger influence in Latin America
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been visiting Colombia — the first stop on a tour of three South American nations, that have recently aligned with the Trump administration. …
Student weightlifters balance degrees and Olympic dreams in Qatar
The World University Weightlifting Championship is under way in Qatar. Athletes are trying to get to the top of their sport, while also studying to pass exams and earn degrees. Al…
Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed | AJ #shorts
A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera. The convoy was driving through the Hodeidah governorate when gunmen opened fire, killin…
Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan
Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 millimetres of rain in a single hour, prompting flood warnings and severely disrupting…
Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast | AJ Shorts
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis as fighting spreads across Yemen. The escalation follows Houthi attacks on four S…
Nepal flash floods leave thousands homeless as UN appeals for aid
The death toll from the flash flood along the Nepal-China border, has risen to 1,400. Thousands of displaced people are sheltering in aid centres, with little hope of returning ho…
Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage | AJ #shorts
Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of ballistic missiles fired from Iran. Jordan says it intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, with no…
Who owns Nelson Mandela’s legacy? South African court battle over his artefacts
Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter Makaziwe Mandela is being taken to court over her plan to sell personal items that belong the former president. Some organisations argue the objec…
