Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect international waters
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Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect international waters

Sixty nations have agreed a new treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. But the strength of the

Eswatini protesters rally at US Embassy over deportation deal
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Eswatini protesters rally at US Embassy over deportation deal

Pro-democracy protesters from Eswatini gathered outside the US Embassy in Pretoria on Friday, voicing strong opposition to a reported deal

UNFPA Chief visits Ivory Coast, praises progress amid ongoing health challenges
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UNFPA Chief visits Ivory Coast, praises progress amid ongoing health challenges

The head of the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita, arrived in Ivory Coast

Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown
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Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown

A Russian farmer has smashed his own national record by growing the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in Russia, tipping the

Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico
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Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico

As Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence and a fragile security situation, a group of 143 Haitian soldiers have completed

Cyberattack cripples major European Airports
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Cyberattack cripples major European Airports

Air traffic across Europe was severely disrupted on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted critical check-in and boarding systems used

Lyles defends 200m title as drama unfolds across track and field events
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Lyles defends 200m title as drama unfolds across track and field events

American sprint star Noah Lyles retained his crown in the men’s 200m final, clocking an impressive 19.52 seconds to secure

Amid escalating violence in Eastern Congo, demand for prosthetics soars
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Amid escalating violence in Eastern Congo, demand for prosthetics soars

Prosthetic limb production has surged, from 422 in all of 2024 to 326 in just the first half of 2025.

Science: researchers awarded at ‘Ig Nobel’ awards
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Science: researchers awarded at ‘Ig Nobel’ awards

Researchers have been awarded for comic scientific achievement at the ‘Ig Nobel’ awards in Boston. Among the honorees were a

WMO warns of growing water crises amid record heat
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WMO warns of growing water crises amid record heat

The WMO says urgent investment in monitoring, data sharing, and early-warning systems is vital — because what happens to the