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Africa’s Disputed Mega-Dam
The Nile’s importance is difficult to overstate.
Philippine president pledges no special treatment for celebrity pastor
Apollo Quiboloy's lawyer says pastor surrendered, countering police accounts of arrest during raid on sprawling complex.
Video: Thousands protest in Pakistan to call for ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
Thousands of people have rallied in the streets of Islamabad to call for the release of former PM Imran Khan.
At least 59 dead in Vietnam as Typhoon Yagi triggers landslides, floods
Torrential rains have caused havoc, landslides and a bridge collapse, and swept a bus into a torrent.
Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan
Thousands protest on the outskirts of Islamabad demanding an end to Imran Khan's imprisonment.
Poll suggests Trump, Harris in a tie ahead of first presidential debate
According to polls, Trump is leading Harris nationally by 48 to 47 percent, well within the margin of error.
Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris
China topped the medal table as it has at every Paralympics since 2004, with Great Britain second and the US third.
NATO members Latvia, Romania say Russian drones breached airspace
Romania has confirmed drone fragments on several occasions since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 927
As the war enters its 927th day, these are the main developments.
In the Philippines, users of loan apps decry deception, threats and debt
Borrowers say popular online lending platforms use intimidation tactics to recover debts.
Israeli attack kills five in central Syria: State media
Syrian security source says Israeli 'aggression', launched from Lebanese airspace, targeted military instalments.
‘A win for all of us’: HK domestic helpers welcome rare rape conviction
Case reveals the challenges faced by migrant domestic workers in seeking and securing justice.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Swiss dominate wheelchair marathon
The final day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games saw Switzerland claim gold in both wheelchair marathons.
At least 48 killed as fuel tanker hits truck, causing explosion in Nigeria
Truck carrying people and cattle crashes head-on with tanker in Agaie area in the north-central Niger state.
What could force Netanyahu to agree on a deal with Hamas?
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure to bring home the captives from Gaza.
Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
Khan's party holds a rally in Islamabad, marking its first show of strength since the disputed February elections.
Egyptian archaeologist urges German museum to return Nefertiti’s bust
Petition by ex-antiquities minister asks for return of bust, saying it was removed from Egypt illegally in early 1900s.
Algeria’s Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected president with 94.7 percent vote
The Algerian leader, who is backed by the country's army, secures 94.7 percent of the votes, authorities say.
Are restrictions on pro-Palestine speech ‘the new McCarthyism?’
Is there an attempt to chill debate on Palestine and Israel on both sides of the Atlantic?
India records first suspected mpox case, male patient in isolation
The health ministry says the young patient recently travelled from a country experiencing the virus outbreak.