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At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm
Education minister says 16 killed, 79 injured at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.
Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy
China's abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children
More than 20 others were injured in the attack, which came hours after the funeral of the head of Hamas’s armed wing.
Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Brazil's record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players
South Africa's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
'The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the US will embrace this team,' DRC's ambassador to the US says.
Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury
At a Nigerian sheep market, human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki says that rising prices make Eid difficult for families
DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns
'Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,' said Tedros, the WHO chief.
‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday
Rising costs and displacement erase Eid traditions, leaving Gaza residents struggling with sorrow and economic hardship.
Israeli authorities filmed treating Palestinians with aggression on Eid
Israeli authorities have been filmed acting aggressively against Palestinians under occupation during Eid al-Adha.
UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for US and Trump celebrations
The UFC bout at the White House marks the 250th anniversary of the US and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Spain police enter PM Sanchez’s Socialist Party HQ in corruption probe
Spanish police enter governing party's headquarters in Madrid as the corruption cases circle PM Sanchez's government.
Pochettino raises expectations as he reveals USMNT 2026 World Cup roster
Instead of playing down his side's chances, Mauricio Pochettino implies that US can win the World Cup on home soil.
The West only discovers property rights when the landowners are white
Zimbabwe is compensating European farmers. The original dispossession goes unrecognised.
In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer’s grip on power slips
The PM is promising to strengthen EU ties at a time when the eurosceptic Reform party is on the rise.
Doctor buried after he died treating Ebola patients in DRC
Doctor buried after he died treating Ebola patients in DRC
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Messi’s GOAT statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
Statue to honour World Cup winner Lionel Messi, unveiled during his GOAT tour of India, unstable on busy Kolkata road.
How Senegal became genuine World Cup 2026 contenders – at a cost
The West African nation's success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.
Muslim pilgrims participate in stone-throwing ritual on third day of Hajj
More than a million Muslim pilgrims are participating in the stone-throwing ritual on the third day of Hajj.
Ex-champ Fury sets Dublin fight before ‘Battle of Britain’ against Joshua
Tyson Fury returns to the ring after his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares for a rematch with Anthony Joshua.
US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline
Washington carried out new strikes on southern Iran, while Tehran downed a US drone and fired at a fighter jet.
US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one
Dozens of attacks since September have killed at least 194 people in US operation dubbed 'Southern Spear'.