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Donald Trump anticipates “good” results ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin
The US President said he and the Russian leader would discuss “land swapping.”
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Rabat’s National Museum of Jewelry showcases rich Moroccan heritage and craftsmanship
The museum reopened to the public in 2023, after undergoing some restoration work.
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Safeguarding Gullah Geechee culture through music and tradition
On St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a group of singers in their 70s and 80s—guided by musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford—breathes life into centuries-old Gullah spirituals, safeguarding a cultural treasure born from the struggles and faith of enslaved Africans.
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Robots fight in boxing match at 2025 World Robot Conference
Robots that cannot only run, dance, and play football but also sort parts in an assembly line and participate in games like mahjong and boxing were once confined to science fiction fantasies. However, they now feature in a reality unfolding at the ongoing World Robot Conference.
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Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats
The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups.
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Germany’s refugee programme freeze leaves asylum-seekers stranded in Kenya
The new coalition of German chancellor Friedrich Merz froze the country’s participation in a United Nations refugee resettlement programme.
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WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protests held across Greece over Gaza war
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Sunday as part of nationwide protests calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
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Hundreds join funeral procession for Al Jazeera reporter Mohamed Qreiqeh
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Gaza City on Monday for the funeral procession of Al Jazeera correspondent Mohamed Qreiqeh, who was killed in an Israeli strike in the territory.
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WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat
Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season.
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Nepal holds first Pride rally since major funding cuts
Hundreds of people marched through Kathmandu on Sunday in Nepal’s annual pride rally, the first to be held since a major reduction in overseas funding.
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Iran: power cuts, water shortages, and a looming disaster
Authorities in Iran have mandated that numerous government offices and public institutions across 16 of the country’s 31 provinces, including Tehran, stay closed on Wednesday.
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DRC: More than 3 million displaced people have returned home, UN says
New UN data also shows the humanitarian situation in the DRC remains dire.
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Kenyan startup signvrse pioneers AI-powered sign language translation
In a Nairobi innovation hub, a startup is turning science fiction into reality by translating spoken and written words into Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) using AI and motion-captured avatars.
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Australia PM says country will recognise Palestinian state
Australia’s government has also criticized plans announced in recent days by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a fresh, sweeping military offensive in Gaza
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Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan are rare and endangered
The specialized clinic in Mundri, in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, is a rare and endangered facility in a country desperate for more mental health services.
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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.
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At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city
A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia’s central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
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Portuguese court orders expulsion of Moroccan asylum seekers
The 25 men, six women and seven children arrived in a small boat on the Portuguese Algarve coast on Friday
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6.1 earthquake hits Turkey, killing 1 and collapsing buildings
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse, an official said.
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Winds and heat intensify wildfires in Spain’s León province
Residents of Carucedo and Yeres, in Spain’s León province, have been evacuated as wildfires advanced towards residential areas.
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Ghana: Funeral held for army helicopter crash victims
The bodies of former Minister for Environment Ibrahim Muhammed Murtala, and Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, were interred at a military cemetery after a tribute by President John Mahama
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Pope Leo urges end to violence in Haiti
Haiti’s government announced Saturday that it is implementing a three-month state of emergency in the country’s central region as gang violence surges
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Ukrainians react with scepticism to peace deal idea by US
Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin next Friday, US president Donald Trump suggested a hypothetical peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could include some “swapping of territories”. The idea has been met with scepticism in Ukraine.
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Summit with Putin: expert warns of “alarming” u-turn by Donald Trump
The US president has created incomprehension and drawn criticism after letting an initial 10-day deadline threat for Russia to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine or face US sanctions, expire. Instead, the US president has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Putin in Alaska next Friday.
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PSG defender Hakimi says he would “deserve the Ballon d’Or”
After a successful season at his even more successful French club, the Moroccan-born football player has now set his eyes on the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, which is set to reward the best football player of the year in a ceremony in September.
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Israel: anti-government protesters take to the streets in Tel Aviv
Renewed anti-government protests have taken place in Israel, where relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas demanded their release and an end to the brutal war Israel has been waging in Gaza.
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Ivory Coast: thousands protest against Ouattara’s fourth term bid
Last month, 83-year-old president Alassane Ouattara announced that he would stand for a fourth term in Ivory Coast’s elections set for October. The announcement has drawn ire from voters, who have watched as key opposition candidates were barred from the elections in the run-up to Ouattara’s bid.
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Chad: 20-year prison sentence handed to Succès Masra
The former prime minister and opposition politician was on trial over accusations of “hateful and xenophobic messages” and “being complicit in murder”.
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Egypt and Turkey condemn Israeli plan to take over Gaza City
During a bilateral meeting in Egypt on Saturday, both countries firmly condemned the plan announced by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week. Israel is reportedly preparing a two-stage plan of seizing Gaza City first, before taking control of the entire Strip.
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DRC: Tshisekedi reshuffles government, appoints two opposition politicians
Although the government largely stays the same, Congolese voters have been waiting for changes following the security crisis that the country has gone through this year. President Félix Tshisekedi has also brought in two opposition politicians.
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Japan commemorates 80 years since Nagasaki nuclear bomb attack
The American nuclear bomb attack on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 killed around 70,000 people and left many more physically and psychologically scarred for life. In a ceremony, survivors and officials warned of the threats of nuclear weapons in a world of increasing geopolitical tension.
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“Black Star”: Amaarae’s new album returns to her Ghanaian origins
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album “Fountain Baby” in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With “Black Star”, the artist brings rythms and genres from her home country to her music.
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Sudan: cholera outbreak hits refugee camps hard
The war-torn country has seen a cholera outbreak slowly make its way through all states since July 2024. Among the most vulnerable parts of the population are refugees.
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African nations hopeful to re-negotiate Trump tariffs, fear economic fallout
New trade tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump came into effect on Thursday. Countries like South Africa and Lesotho are also hard-hit and are still hoping to re-negotiate the tariffs in the face of potentially dire consequences for their economies.
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Chad seeks long jail term for former prime minister Masra
The head of the Transformers Party is accused of disseminating messages of a xenophobic nature, criminal conspiracy and murder
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Guinea-Bissau’s president sacks prime minister as election nears
The move is seen as the latest in a series of developments to position President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for a likely second term after elections due in November
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Gaza: Israel’s plan to occupy city draws global condemnation
The decision, agreed in a late-night meeting of its security Cabinet, marks a further escalation of Israel’s 22-month war on Gaza
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Central African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections
The Central African Republic (CAR) will hold its general elections on December 28, 2025, the country’s electoral authority announced Thursday.
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**Giant Puppet Animals Complete 20,000km Climate Journey to Arctic Circle** A remarkable climate ch
Organized by The Walk, the team behind the renowned Little Amal project, The Herds used art to spotlight the urgency of climate action, uniting communities across Africa and Europe in a creative call for environmental justice.