At least 14 soldiers killed in South Sudan as 'love triangle' turns bloody

At least 14 soldiers were killed and several others injured in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a deadly shootout, the army said on Wednesday.

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Britain's storied Conservative party faces uncertain future

Britain's once-towering Conservatives are languishing in opinion polls and risk being swallowed up by the hard-right Reform UK party.

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In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore

In just a few weeks, Guinea will export its first shipments of iron ore from Simandou, officially launching production decades after the discovery of high-grade iron deposits.

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Gaza-bound aid flotilla says several boats intercepted by Israel

The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed it had intercepted boats entering waters it says fall under its blockade of the war-torn Palestinian territory.

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Gerrard brands failed England generation 'egotistical losers'

Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player.

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Medicines run short in DR Congo due to conflict: ICRC

More than 80 per cent of healthcare facilities have exhausted their supplies of essential medicines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign.

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Medical helicopter crashes on California highway

Three people were in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed onto a California highway, with local authorities saying emergency crews had closed some traffic lanes.

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Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures

Morocco are the leading scorers among the 53 participating nations with 21 goals, while reigning African champions the Ivory Coast and Tunisia boast the best defences,

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African players in Europe shine ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Semenyo struck twice as Bournemouth beat Fulham and Kudus was the match-winner for Tottenham Hotspur at Leeds United in the Premier League.

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France PM in in final effort to salvage cabinet

France's outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Tuesday due to start a last-ditch effort to rally cross-party support for a cabinet lineup to pull his country out of political deadlock.

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Israel marks October 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war

Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan.

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Kaizer Chiefs lose after goalkeeper refuses to be subbed off in penalties

Chiefs wanted to replace the Rwandan with Bruce Bvuma close to the end of extra time in the goalless first-round tie in Cape Town.

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Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say

Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament.

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Hojlund fires Napoli to top shot as AC Milan held at Juve

Fresh from his midweek double against Sporting Lisbon, Hojlund was on hand to score on the rebound with 15 minutes remaining as Napoli came from behind to claim three points in Naples.

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Macron's dilemma: What next for France after PM resigns?

If Macron appointed a new prime minister, the person would be the eighth premier of his rule and the third this year alone -- not good for France's reputation.

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Macron urged by his first PM to resign in escalating French crisis

Emmanuel Macron's first prime minister on Tuesday urged the cornered French head of state to resign in a shock call that compounded an escalating political crisis.

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Israel, Hamas due to start ceasefire talks in Egypt

US President praised "positive discussions with Hamas" and allies around the world.

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France's new PM resigns, hours after cabinet unveiled: presidency

France Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling cabinet, President Emmanuel Macron accepts resignation amid deepening political deadlock.

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Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine, cause power outages

Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as the weather chills.

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Japan's first female PM, but Takaichi is not a feminist

Despite these gestures, her policy positions on gender place her on the right of an already conservative LDP.

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Malawi President Mutharika vows to tackle corruption in new term

Malawi President Mutharika vows to tackle corruption in new term.

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Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison Friday for prostitution-related crimes, capping a dramatic, all-day court hearing.

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Chad parliament adopts unlimited, seven-year presidential terms

Chad’s Parliament approves constitutional changes extending presidential terms from five to seven years and removing term limits.

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Sarah Mullally appointed as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally appointed new Archbishop of Canterbury, UK government announces; she becomes the first woman in history to lead the church of England.

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Madagascar capital under tight security for new anti-government protest

Riot police locked down the centre of Madagascar's capital on Friday ahead of planned fresh protests against President Andry Rajoelina, the political elite and years of misrule.

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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises as families tire of waiting

Indonesia school collapse death toll rises as families tire of waiting.

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Trump sets Sunday night deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump says Hamas has until Sunday evening to agree Gaza peace deal or face "all hell".

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Elon Musk halfway to becoming world's first trillionaire: report

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet's first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday.

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Planes collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia airport

Two planes operated by a Delta subsidiary collided Wednesday on the runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, the local port authority and the airline said.

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Man City 'not good enough' for frustrated Haaland

Erling Haaland said Manchester City must show more energy to end their miserable run on the road in the Champions League after twice blowing the lead in draw at Monaco.

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Barca must defend better to reach PSG level, Flick says

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

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More than 16,000 killed in Haiti violence since 2022: UN

More than 16,000 people have been killed in armed violence in Haiti since the start of 2022

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Six countries urge dialogue in protest-hit Madagascar

The youth-led protests began in the capital Antananarivo last Thursday and spread to other cities across the nation of almost 32 million people.

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Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up

Lando Norris says that Max Verstappen is now "genuinely a challenger" as the 2025 Formula One championship enters the final laps of the season.

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Judge orders separate graft trial for Spain PM's wife

The long-running probe is one of several into Sanchez's family and former close allies that have embarrassed him and heaped pressure on his minority coalition government.

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Russia, Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each on Thursday, the latest in a series of swaps that have continued despite the lack of progress towards ending the conflict.

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Central African President submits candidacy for re-election

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Thursday officially submitted his candidacy for elections later this year that he is tipped to win.

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59 people still trapped under collapsed Indonesian school

Around 59 people remain trapped under the ruins of a collapsed school on Indonesia's main island of Java, a rescue service official said Thursday.

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