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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the highly infectious disease Mpox a global health emergency, for the second time...
Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown
Tanzanian police have arrested prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other opposition officials, the Chadema party has said. It said...
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border...
Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after winning 99% of the vote in...
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region. Defence Secretary...
Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has made a dramatic appearance at Sunday night's Paris 2024 closing ceremony, abseiling off the Stade...
Celine Dion ‘does not endorse’ Trump use of Titanic song
Celine Dion's team has criticised former US President Donald Trump for the "unauthorised" use of a clip of one of...
Kamala Harris says ‘too many’ civilian deaths in Gaza
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has condemned the loss of civilian life in an Israeli air strike against a school building...
Plane crash in Brazil’s São Paulo state kills all 61 on board
A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board. The twin-engine turboprop...
UK: King in call for unity after ‘aggression’ of riots
The King has praised the way "community spirit" and "compassion" have countered the "aggression and criminality" on display during the...
