Governments scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran

Foreigners have rushed to leave both countries after Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign last Friday targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities, sparking retaliation from Tehran.

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Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

A man opened the ball in Nairobi with acrobatic moves to electronic rhythms, a celebration of queer resistance from a Kenyan LGBT community feeling threatened by new legislation.

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Israeli hospital, Tel Aviv area struck after Iranian missile attack

A hospital in southern Israel and two towns near Tel Aviv were struck after a barrage of Iranian missiles on Thursday morning, with rescuers reporting at least 47 people injured in the latest attacks.

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Israel's Netanyahu says Iran will 'pay heavy price' after hospital hit

A hospital in southern Israel was hit during a barrage of "dozens" of Iranian missiles on June 19, officials said, while another impact was reported by emergency services in the Tel Aviv area.

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Hypersonic showdown: Iran strikes Israel as Trump demands surrender

Iran said early Wednesday it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes.

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Liverpool to kick off Premier League title defence against Bournemouth

Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.

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Iran will respond 'strongly' to aggression: ambassador

Iran will respond "strongly" to any aggression from either Israel or Washington, Tehran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said Wednesday.

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'No bra, no entry': Nigeria university rule sparks backlash

A Nigerian university has ignited an online row after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to check if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam.

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Boniface Kariuki on life support after successful surgery, KNH surgeons say

Boniface Kariuki, a trader who was shot by police during clashes with protesters on Tuesday, is on life support, surgeons who operated on him have said.

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More than 200 India plane crash victims identified

More than 200 victims of the Air India jet crash have been identified through DNA testing, Indian authorities said Wednesday, inching towards ending an agonising wait for relatives.

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Coaches among main offenders in widespread abuse of east African athletes, report warns

It found that 62 percent reported "experiencing or having knowledge of colleagues who have experienced some form of violence".

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South Africa moves closer to hosting Formula One race

Upgrades, which will not change the 4.5 kilometre (2.8 miles) circuit layout, include enhancing run-off areas and barriers.

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Israel begins flying home citizens stranded abroad by Iran conflict

A first aircraft bringing home Israelis stranded abroad by flight cancellations resulting from the conflict with Iran landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday.

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Oil edges down, stocks mixed but Mideast war fears elevated

Oil prices slipped Wednesday following the previous day's surge, but investors remained on edge, fearing a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Germany calls for Iran to resume nuclear talks

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday called on Iran to resume talks over its nuclear programme as the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic raged.

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Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law

Elon Musk's X Corp has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.

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Iran warns U.S. of retaliation if 'Red Line' is crossed amid Israel strikes

The United States is "complicit" in Israel's strikes in Iran, Tehran's ambassador to the United Nations claimed Wednesday.

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Gaza rescuers say 33 killed by Israel fire

Gaza's civil defence agency said 33 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory including 11 who were seeking aid.

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Iranians buying supplies in Iraq tell of fear, shortages back home

Israel launched a devastating surprise attack on Friday targeting Iran's military and nuclear sites and killing top commanders and scientists.

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Nine dead, 26 injured in China fireworks factory blast

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media said Tuesday, as challenging on-site rescue work continued a day after the incident.

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Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid

Report: Global oil demand expected to fall in 2030 due to sluggish economic growth, global trade tensions, and rise of electric cars, International Energy Agency says.

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Pope Leo XIV to revive papal holidays at summer palace

Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer, reviving a tradition abandoned by his predecessor Francis, the Vatican said Tuesday.

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Czech, Slovak planes evacuate 139 people from Israel

The Czech Republic and Slovakia have taken 139 people home on government planes from Israel because it conflicted with Iran.

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World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds

The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon.

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Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day

Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate".

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Oil prices swing with stocks as traders keep tabs on Israel-Iran crisis

Prices edged back up after Trump took to social media calling for the evacuation of the Iranian capital, which is home to nearly 10 million people.

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G7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group's summit.

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Motorbike-riding goons attack protesters in Nairobi

Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday as they demonstrated against the recent killing of a man in police custody.

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Uganda passes law to try civilians in military courts

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signs a law allowing trial of civilians in military courts after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional in January.

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Hope for sea turtles amid plastic threat

A small charity on Kenya’s coast has become vital to protecting the region’s majestic turtle population.

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WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.

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Iran state TV briefly knocked off air by strike after missiles kill 11 in Israel

Israel's strikes have so far killed at least 224 people, including top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians, according to Iranian authorities.

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France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show

French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza, a move that Israel condemned as "outrageous".

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Judge extends pause on Trump bid to block Harvard foreign students

A judge has extended a restraining order pausing Donald Trump's ban on Harvard bringing in and hosting foreign students as part of the US president's escalating campaign against the elite university.

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Survival and loss in Air India plane disaster

One man on board the plane, which was carrying 242 passengers and crew, miraculously survived the fiery crash on Thursday afternoon.

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Niger jails two radio journalists for 'plotting'

Niger on Friday jailed two journalists who were part of a trio detained in early May for plotting against state authority, their employer told AFP.

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Second officer arrested over Kenya custody death

A second officer has been arrested in connection with the death of a teacher in custody in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

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Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran struck Israel early Saturday with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic Republic's nuclear and military facilities, and killed several top generals.

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Donald Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks

Trump urged Iran Friday to make a deal or face "even more brutal" attacks by Israel, as Washington said it was helping its key ally defend itself against Iranian retaliation.

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Israel targets Iran's military capabilities

Israel targeted Iran's air defences and missile launchers on Saturday as it pressed its bid to dismantle its arch-foe's military capabilities, after a night of mutual attacks.

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