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Former DRC president Joseph Kabila denounces “politically motivated” trial
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Former DRC president Joseph Kabila denounces “politically motivated” trial

The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape,

Greek parliament passes new law toughening stance on failed asylum seekers
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Greek parliament passes new law toughening stance on failed asylum seekers

After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers…Read More

UN: global temperatures to stay high despite La Niña
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UN: global temperatures to stay high despite La Niña

The World Meteorological Organization says the cooling La Niña phenomenon may return between September and December…Read More

Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region
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Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region

A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and

Ghana inflation slows for eighth month in a row
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Ghana inflation slows for eighth month in a row

Ghana’s annual inflation rate slowed for the eighth month in a row in August, reaching its lowest level since October

In African villages, water collection remains a lifelong burden
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In African villages, water collection remains a lifelong burden

Across rural Africa, the daily search for water remains a struggle, often borne by women and children who walk long

Uganda’s Besigye boycotts trial amid bias claims
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Uganda’s Besigye boycotts trial amid bias claims

Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide have been charged with treason and other offences – charges they both deny…Read More

Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro’s coup trial
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro’s coup trial

The verdict and sentencing phase in the coup trial of the former Brazilian President starts Tuesday at the Supreme Court

Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality
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Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has passed a law criminalising homosexuality and making it punishable with up to five years

Mexico’s new Supreme Court takes office amid legitimacy concerns
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Mexico’s new Supreme Court takes office amid legitimacy concerns

Mexico inaugurated a new Supreme Court on Monday, the first to emerge from a landmark judicial reform that introduced popular