Ugandan born Zohran Mamdani elected as NYC mayor

Mamdani's victory came in the face of fierce attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage from business elites, conservative media commentators and Trump himself.

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All you need to know about New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda to a family of Indian origin and has lived in the United States since he was seven, becoming a naturalized US citizen in 2018.

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Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League, while Luis Diaz grabbed a brace as Bayern Munich sunk title-holders PSG

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Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League

Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League, the Gunners' fourth in as many games in the competition.

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Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the EPL champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies aged 84, his family confirms; he served under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.

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Ex-France international Ben Yedder to stand trial on rape charges

Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder will stand trial for alleged rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, the prosecutor's office in Nice told AFP on Monday.

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Alonso says 'quality' Wirtz helped get him Real Madrid job

Xabi Alonso said he landed the job as Real Madrid boss thanks in part to Florian Wirtz and has "no doubts" the German international will soon start delivering for Liverpool.

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Bayern know how to 'hurt' PSG, says Neuer

Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich know how to "hurt" Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians brace for their away clash with the Champions League title-holders.

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Vitinha says PSG-Bayern Champions League clash will show who's 'best'

Vitinha says Paris Saint-Germain's home clash with undefeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League on will be a meeting between "the two best teams in Europe".

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84: US media

Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died aged 84, US media reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from his family.

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Afghan govt says quake death toll rises to 27

An earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 27 people and injured nearly 1,000, the health ministry said Tuesday, announcing the end of rescue operations.

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UAE gold imports from Sudan rose by 70 in 2024 despite war, says NGO

UAE increased its gold imports from war-stricken Sudan by 70 percent in 2024, a Swiss NGO said on Tuesday, calling the UAE "a global hub for gold of dubious origin".

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Tanzania lifts some restrictions after election violence

Some Tanzanians were venturing out on Tuesday as restrictions, including a curfew and an internet blackout, were partially lifted after elections erupted into violence.

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In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

Manoozh Noori said she "wanted to die" when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. That meant she could no longer do what she loved most: playing football.

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Arsenal's Arteta says injured Gyokeres out of Slavia Prague tie

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Slavia Prague

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Trent should be remembered for 'great' Liverpool moments, says Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he will give Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm welcome when Real Madrid visit Anfield, even if the right-back receives a frosty reception

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Trees, targets and trillions: What's on the agenda at COP30?

This year's United Nations climate summit promises to be symbolic, marking a decade since the Paris Agreement and taking place in the environmentally vulnerable Amazon.

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Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Kipchoge's "World Tour" was announced after the Kenyan great finished the New York Marathon on Sunday

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SADC says Tanzania voting did not meet bloc's principles for democratic elections

Tanzanian citizens could not "express their democratic will" in elections last week, African observers said Monday in a first report citing intimidation, censorship, and lack of an opposition.

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Tanzania president to be inaugurated as opposition says hundreds dead

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was to be inaugurated on Monday, with the internet still blocked after election protests in which the opposition says security forces killed hundreds.

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Trump 'feels badly' for royals as Prince Andrew loses title over Epstein scandal

Trump's comments came as the British government said it would move to strip the former prince.

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Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy

She was named player of the match for her all-round blitz as India won their maiden Women's World Cup title at a packed DY Patil Stadium.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated as president

Hassan, who according to the Electoral Commission won 98 percent of the vote, took the oath in front of officials and foreign dignitaries

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Violence in Sudan's El-Fasher could be war crimes, says ICC

ICC says investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by RSF in Sudan’s El-Fasher city and Darfur region, invites evidence for prosecution.

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'Large numbers' in Sudan's El-Fasher facing death: MSF

Doctors Without Borders on Saturday said it feared an ongoing potentially fatal situation for "large numbers of people" in Sudan's El-Fasher.

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UK announces Sh750 million aid for Sudan after 'horrifying' reports

The United Kingdom announced £5 million ($6.57 million) of new funding for Sudan on Saturday after "truly horrifying" reports of atrocities by RSF.

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New satellite images suggest mass killings persist in Sudan's El-Fasher

New satellite imagery suggests that mass killings are likely continuing in and around the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, Yale researchers said.

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Djibouti parliament removes presidential age limit: Speaker

Djibouti's parliament removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote on Sunday, its speaker told AFP.

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EU urges Tanzanian authorities to exercise restraint amid post election unrest

British High Commission in Tanzania advises against all but essential travel to the country, cites disruption and unrest following the October 29 election.

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Kipruto wins men's New York Marathon

Benson Kipruto wins the New York City men’s marathon in 2:08:09, Alexander Mutiso came second, Eliud Kipchoge finished in the 17th position.

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Obiri powers to New York Marathon win

Hellen Obiri leads podium sweep for Kenyans in New York City women’s Marathon after clocking 2:19:51, Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over killing of Christians

Nigeria is embroiled in numerous conflicts that experts say have killed both Christians and Muslims without distinction.

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Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon

Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the New York Marathon while Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race.

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Tanzania results 'mockery of democracy': opposition

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's 98-percent election victory is a "mockery of the democratic process", a spokesman for the main opposition party Chadema told AFP on Saturday.

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Two dead, more injured in suspected Greek vendetta shooting

At least two people died and several were injured on Saturday, state media reported, in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete suspected to be linked to a family vendetta.

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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu wins election: Commission

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu wins election with 97.66 per cent of the vote, electoral commission says she garnered 31,913,866 out of 32,678,844 votes casted.

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Liverpool must snap losing 'habit', says under-fire Slot

Arne Slot said his Liverpool side must not make a habit of losing games they should win after six defeats in their last seven games

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Global race for rare earths comes to Kenya's Mrima Hill

Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya's coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths minerals.

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Deadly roads block mothers from care in jihadist-hit Nigeria

Magumeri is known to crawl with jihadists at night -- as well as anti-jihadist vigilantes who might view Mustafa as a suspect.

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