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Nearly 55 million face hunger in West and Central Africa, UN warns

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:42
UN agencies say double-digit inflation and stagnating local production are major drivers of the hunger crisis.

In Brazil, an abortion debate pits feminists against the church

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:52
Critics say the country's abortion ban jeopardizes the health of Black and poor women.

Four-legged “dog robot” could walk alongside humans on the Moon

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:47
“Spirit” may one day be part of a pack of robots that become man’s best friend on the Moon and Mars.

Ukrainian mobilisation bill without time limit worries residents

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:45
The Ukrainian parliament approved a bill overhauling the country’s military draft system.

France, India, Russia, UK issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:13
Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on Iranian consulate in Syria.

Premier League: Manchester City vs Luton Town match preview

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:03
Manchester City entertain Luton Town on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium where a win move them top of the Premier League.

One year in, how can Sudan’s ‘forgotten war’ end?

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:43
Marc Lamont Hill talks to former Sudanese Ambassador Nureldin Satti and analyst Kholood Khair about Sudan’s civil war.

Poland lawmakers take steps towards liberalising abortion laws

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:30
Under existing laws, abortion is legal only in cases of rape, incest or a danger to a woman's health or life.

Red Cross: Do not normalise what is happening in Gaza

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 15:45
ICRC Regional Director Fabrizio Carboni discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the risks facing aid workers.

Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in European polls

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:19
Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.

Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood?

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:01
Spain and Ireland are discussing a collective plan to recognise Palestine as a state amid Israel's war on Gaza.

Will dissent in DC make a difference in Israel’s war on Gaza?

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:00
Dissent over Gaza is growing in Washington, DC, but will this make a difference?

Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the migrant trade

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:35
Since the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:12
Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.

‘We are not numbers’, Children in Gaza stage Eid protest

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:09
Palestinian children in Gaza staged a protest on the second day of Eid calling for international help to end the war

‘At war until you die’: Ukraine scraps service limit, angering tired troops

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:02
Facing manpower shortages, officials scrapped a measure to pull servicemen from the front lines after extended periods.

Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:29
Prosecutors say trio believed to have been planning 'murder, manslaughter' and 'act of violence endangering the state'.

A rubber bullet cost me an eye at a protest, but I am still protesting

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:17
Protest is the best tool we have to enact positive change. We need better protections for peaceful protesters.

See destruction inside Ukraine power plant after Russian attack

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:48
Missile attacks have left major Ukrainian power plants in ruins after Russia targeted key energy infrastructure sites.

Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:41
Violence in the region has worsened since coups in Niger and its neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso.

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