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Uncertain Times for African Students Caught in Lebanon Crisis

The African students in Lebanon are unsure about what to do as tensions rise in the country. Approximately 90 African students on scholarship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) are grappling with the decision…

Oct 2, 2024

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South African Lions, lionesses Enjoy Unexpected Snowfall

The recent snowfall in South Africa has created an extraordinary spectacle, with a pride of lions observed reveling in the unusual weather conditions on September 24. Typically accustomed to arid environments, these m…

Sep 25, 2024

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12-Year-Old Kills Bear, Saves Dad in Wisconsin Attack

On September 6th, in Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, a routine hunting trip took a dramatic turn, resulting in a remarkable display of bravery by 12-year-old Owen Beierman. The young boy found himself in the extraor…

Sep 20, 2024

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Three Americans Among 37 Sentenced to Death in DRC Coup Trial

Three U.S. residents are among the 37 defendants sentenced to execution by a military court on Friday for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May. The verdict, deliver…

Sep 14, 2024

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Italian Father-Son Duo Fined $200,000 for Insect Smuggling in Sri Lanka

An Italian father and son duo have been handed a fine of 60 million Sri Lankan rupees (approximately $200,000 or £150,000) for their attempt to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects, including 92 butterfly species, out…

Sep 13, 2024

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Father of Georgia School Shooter Faces Multiple Murder Charges

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray, 54, no…

Sep 6, 2024

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Why Namibia Plans to Slaughter 723 Wild Animals

Namibia is currently grappling with its most severe drought in a century, leading to widespread food insecurity and necessitating drastic measures to support its population. In response to this crisis, the Namibian go…

Aug 29, 2024

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Kenya Deliberates Marriage Age as Women Protest Iraq's Proposal for 9-Year-Old Brides

In July 2019, a 10-year-old girl in Entonet, Kajiado South, Kenya, was rescued from a forced marriage to a 45-year-old man. The rescue operation, led by police officers and anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) activis…

Aug 13, 2024

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Grieving Family Pleads for US Diplomat's Personal Apology After Fatal Accident

The family of Ruvarashe Takamhanya, an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe, is seeking a personal apology from the diplomat involved. The incident occurred in June when Ruvarashe was struck…

Aug 10, 2024

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Kamala Harris Taps Tim Walz as Running Mate, Setting Stage for Tight Race Against Trump

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This decision concludes extensive speculation about Harris' vice-presidential selection as she prepares to challenge Republi…

Aug 6, 2024

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US President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race

President Joe Biden has made the momentous decision to withdraw from his re-election bid, effectively concluding his extensive political career and reshaping the landscape of the upcoming presidential race. At 81 year…

Jul 21, 2024

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Bloodied Trump Evacuated as Gunfire Erupts at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania was abruptly interrupted when shots were fired prompting his swift evacuation from the stage. Trump sustained a minor injury with blood visible on the side of his…

Jul 14, 2024

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Ugandan TikToker Gets 6 Years in Jail for Mocking Museveni

24-year-old Edward Awebwa has been sentenced to six years in prison for posting a video on TikTok that was deemed offensive to President Yoweri Museveni and his family. The case highlights the ongoing tension between…

Jul 11, 2024

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Teacher Convicted for Sexual Misconduct with Two Schoolboys

30-year-old teacher Rebecca Joynes has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two underage students. The Manchester Crown Court has sentenced Joynes to six-and-a-half years in prison for her actions whi…

Jul 4, 2024

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Black Politicians Respond to Trump's Controversial 'Black Jobs' Comment

Former President Donald Trump's claim during the presidential debate that undocumented immigrants are taking jobs intended for Black and Hispanic individuals has sparked controversy and criticism. Democrats have swift…

Jun 29, 2024

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Top Comedian Sworn in as Malawi's Vice-President

Micheal Usi, a 55-year-old comedian-turned-politician, has been sworn in as Malawi's new vice-president. The ceremony took place in Lilongwe following the tragic death of Saulos Chilima in a recent airplane accident…

Jun 22, 2024

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Basketball Icon Jerry West, the NBA's Logo Muse, Dies at 86

The passing of Jerry West at the age of 86 marks the departure of a true basketball luminary. West's legendary career as a player, coach, and executive left an indelible mark on the game, but his most enduring legacy…

Jun 13, 2024

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Kenyan Leaders Congratulate Mexico's First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico has marked a significant milestone in its history with the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as the country's first female president. This momentous achievement not only signifies a triumph for gender equalit…

Jun 3, 2024

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Trump's Presidential Ambitions Undeterred by Conviction, Lawyer Asserts

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's unprecedented conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, his lawyer Alina Habba has asserted that the former president's pursuit of the presidency will continue unabated…

Jun 2, 2024

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Trump's Campaign Rocked by Guilty Verdicts in Hush Money Trial

A New York jury has found President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony charges he faced relating to fabricating business records to conceal hush money payments made to a porn star before the 2016 election. The verdi…

May 31, 2024