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Nigerian AI artist creates a fashion show for elderly people
Malik Afegbua created a stir on social media when he posted images of stylish seniors on a fashion runway.
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Everything you should see and do if you have 24 hours in Trondheim
Trondheim, Norway's third-largest city, has a rich history dating back to the Viking era. If you only have 24 hours to spend there, don't skip this 24-hour itinerary to the…
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‘People find us easy targets’: Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won’t stop their work
Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician. She announced on Twitter that she would be standing in Uganda's 2026 presidential election; has a name for her supporters -- the Nyanjuraholics --…
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Can I have a barbecue in a park or forest in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, barbecuing in the great outdoors is a must in the summer. But what does Swiss law say about grilling while enjoying the nature? Here’s what you need to…
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How is Constitution Day celebrated in Denmark?
Denmark marks its Constitution Day on June 5th and the day is the closest the country has to a national day. But how big a deal is the day in…
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Most wanted Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in South Africa after decades on the run
The most wanted fugitive accused of involvement in the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa after decades on the run, authorities say.
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‘We’re humans’: P-Square on their breakup, reuniting and a new album in the works
Nigerian music duo P-Square, with twins Paul and Peter Okoye, are back together and producing their first album in nine years.
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Their son was banned from school for 3 years because of his dreadlocks
For years, Alli Nansolo grappled with whether to cut his son's dreadlocks or not. Although it is not a legal requirement in Malawi, an unwritten policy enforced across government schools…
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As the West surges toward electric cars, here’s where the unwanted gas guzzlers go
Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple…
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Africa may need its own central medicines agency, says Aspen Pharmacare CEO
Stephen Saad discusses free trade on the continent, the benefits of scale, and his company's response to Covid-19.
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Six more bodies recovered after hippo capsized boat in Malawi
Rescuers have recovered six more bodies from a river in southern Malawi days after a boat carrying about 37 people was capsized by a hippo on Monday.
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Almost 250,000 flee floods in Somali city that ‘became like an ocean’
Floods have caused almost a quarter of a million people to flee their homes after the Shabelle river in central Somalia broke its banks and submerged the town of Beledweyne,…
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Toddler dead, 23 others missing as hippo capsizes boat in Malawi
A toddler has died after a boat ferrying more than 30 villagers across the Shire River in Malawi's Nsanje district was attacked by a hippo, causing it to overturn, authorities…
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Nigerian chef cooks for 100 hours in world record attempt
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey has become a national sensation after cooking nonstop for 100 hours, in an attempt to set a world record.
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Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria
A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, according to local police and US…
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US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections
The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on…
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Ten lions killed in Kenya as conflict between humans and wild animals worsens
Ten lions have been killed in southern Kenya this past week, including six on Saturday alone, as human-wildlife conflict escalates in the region, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
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South Africa loaded arms onto sanctioned Russian vessel, US ambassador tells local media
The US ambassador to South Africa on Thursday accused the South African government of delivering arms and ammunition to a sanctioned Russian cargo vessel late last year, local media said.
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What you can and can’t do in your garden in Switzerland this summer
In the warmer months, spending some quality time in your garden can be wonderful for your mental and physical well-being. But what are people actually allowed to do in their…
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‘Yellowjackets’ leans hard into ’90s music nostalgia, and we’re here for it
Of the many dark gifts Showtime's eerie hit series "Yellowjackets" serves up for us, the juiciest this season is by far the music.
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Abhishek Bachchan responds to fan asking him to let Aishwarya work more
Abhishek Bachchan reacted to a fan accusing him of not allowing wife Aishwarya to work more.Abhishek Bachchan took to Twitter to share his review on Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 2.…
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For years, a UK mining giant was untouchable in Zambia for pollution until a former miner’s son took them on
For years, the people in the villages around of Chingola in Zambia endured frequent health challenges and dead fish floating around in their water source, but that was just the…
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ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they've abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new…
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Norwegian word of the day: Tariffavtale
The majority of Norway's workforce is unionised, meaning you will more than likely need to become familiar with the details of today's word.
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Reader Question: Do I have to declare my online bank accounts on French tax forms?
If you have non-French bank accounts you will need to declare them on your declaration at tax time - but what about internet bank accounts? Here is what you need…
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Fulton County DA says fake Trump electors are incriminating one another and wants lawyer disqualified
The Fulton County District Attorney's office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to…
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A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok ‘challenge’
A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after "he took a bunch of Benadryl," trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that's circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account…
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US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear technology at Ukrainian nuclear plant
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy…
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Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: ‘The parties have resolved their case’
The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
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White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges
• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New…
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High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.
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Maine authorities detained a person of interest after 4 people were found dead in a home and 3 others shot while driving
Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others…
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Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January was caused by commotio cordis.
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GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims…
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McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debt
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority will refuse to lift a cap on government borrowing unless…