Masked performers fill Porto-Novo streets in Benin festival
Thousands gather in Porto-Novo for Benin's Mask Festival, celebrating ancestral traditions with colourful costumes, dances and masks.
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15 Sailors Still Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sank in South China Sea
Fifteen people remain missing after the cargo vessel went down in heavily disputed waters. China said it had rescued 47 people who had been aboard.
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Israel’s approval of limited Gaza force a calculated manoeuvre, experts say
Analysts say Israeli cabinet's decision aims to deflect US pressure and fragment the Gaza Strip.
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Dutch pair banned from Bali after run club ‘excludes locals’
Two Dutch men have been banned from re-entering Indonesia over alleged violations and discrimination.
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Three killed in suspected shootout in US city of Seattle, police say
Police say one suspect surrendered at the scene of the shooting, while the other remains on the loose.
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Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement
Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine's national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.
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How India's Gen-Z protesters shifted the political debate
The resignation of India's education minister amounts to a stunning victory for the youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The bigger question is if this political momentum turns into a lasting platform for more reform.
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Germany: Islamist terror attack on Berlin Pride parade triggers political debate
Following the terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride parade, the Christopher Street Day parade, politicians and security experts are demanding consequences.
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Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
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'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
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Students, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to life
The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
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'Amnesia' about measles risk and low vaccination rates have helped US infections grow
The latest US data shows measles cases up to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all the cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn people have forgotten measles can be life-threatening.
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Paris police arrest suspect after knife attack on three women
French police on Monday arrested a man following a knife attack on three women in the north of Paris.
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FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics
In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.
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Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.
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Sooryavanshi praised by Laxman after teen stars against Zimbabwe in T20
After a difficult start to his international career in England, teen prodigy Sooryavanshi stepped up against Zimbabwe.
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#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave
#Spain faces two "decisive" days to contains monster #wildfires blazing near #Madrid and #Valencia said the country's interior minister, ahead of a new #heatwave that could complicate firefighting missions. Tens of thousands of people have already been forced to evacuate.
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Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms
France and Spain are battling vast wildfires that have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, as a new heatwave looms.
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Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Moment Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belgorod
Dramatic videos captured the moment Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.
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Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.
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US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
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Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?
Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East amid reports of depleted US weapons stocks.
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
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