Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild

Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal.

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South African women runners arm themselves after string of killings

"Our runner was brutally killed. I needed a way to protect myself because I am a woman and also a runner," Masha, 39, who usually runs alone, told AFP.

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Heavy fighting, telecoms disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Tigrayans rushed to buy alternative sim cards as phone networks and the internet experienced near-total disruption.

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Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey

A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland

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Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech

The officers who shot a gunman outside a synagogue prevented an "unimaginable tragedy" for the Canadian town of Belleville, the local police chief said Thursday

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Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the Vatican’s first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with AI, young believers and Europe’s future high on his agenda.

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Judge urged to lift Trump's White House ban on media outlets

A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a US federal judge on Wednesday to immediately restore White House access for the news organizations after President Donald Trump

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Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth

South Africa is the "perfect place" to produce methamphetamine, a security source told AFP.

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UK air force fighter jet crashes on training exercise

UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting on Wednesday said an investigation was underway after an air force Hawk fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in north Wales.

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Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.

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Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster

Ivory Coast and Ghana launch their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaigns with a high-profile clash in Bouaké featuring coaches Hervé Renard and Carlos Queiroz.

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Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit

Outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday hailed the "unstoppable" rise of renewable energy and urged countries to develop firm plans to quit fossil fuels.

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US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

US Federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump’s move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds, says their access must be restored.

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Trump to fete Xi with lavish White House welcome

Trump personally greeted Xi on the tarmac after his arrival on Wednesday, the first time in more than six decades that a US president has welcomed a foreign political leader at Joint Base Andrews.

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Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with govt

The two sides accuse each other of triggering a return to open conflict with attacks this week.

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Thousands missing, aid needs mount one month after Nepal's deadly floods

The collapse began at an altitude of about 5,200 metres (17,060 feet) with a section more than a kilometre (0.6 miles) wide and extending roughly 700 metres vertically.

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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

French coach Claude Le Roy made a losing start on Thursday to a second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Gunmen kill 11 in South African township

"The victims, including a pregnant woman, were gathered at a house shortly before 11:00 pm (2100 GMT Tuesday) when armed assailants reportedly entered the premises and opened fire."

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UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks

Aylo blocked new users in Britain from accessing Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube in February, citing the protection of minors.

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South Sudan government dissolved ahead of December vote

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Tuesday dissolved the government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of the country's first elections.

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Tigray rebel forces seize Ethiopia regional airport

"Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekele, Axum, and Shire effective today, due to the current situation in the Tigray region," the national carrier said in a statement.

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China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media

Xi "left Beijing by special plane", accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, his right-hand man Cai Qi, and foreign minister Wang Yi, among others, state broadcaster CCTV said.

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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit

Iran's aviation sector has already been a target of sanctions for years, and it remains unclear what the full impact will be and whether other countries will comply.

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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces

Two humanitarian staff working in the Afar region told AFP that fighting broke out in the towns of Abala and Erebti late Tuesday between the TPLF and federal forces.

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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man won an Asian Games silver medal, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have curtailed their freedoms.

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Iran president vows to 'firmly defend' country's positions at UN

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to "firmly defend" his country's positions, as he departed for New York to attend the UN General Assembly.

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Trump at UN calls for all countries to quit ICC

"I call on all nations that are members of the ICC to officially resign from this rogue institution immediately," Trump said.

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US denies Sudan's de facto leader al-Burhan visa for UNGA

One diplomatic source said the US withholding the visa was a "clear violation of the UN's agreement with the US".

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Trump says ties with UK better under new PM Burnham

"No, I think they're up -- well, they're more up now than they were with your last prime minister, let me put it that way," Trump told reporters, referring to Keir Starmer.

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Ukraine says lifting sanctions on Russian tycoons 'shameful'

At a time when Russia is carrying out brutal attacks on our people signals about lifting sanctions on individual Russian oligarchs are self-defeating and counterproductive.

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First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into force

"Other international flights, including Istanbul, will operate as scheduled and as usual, and at present there are no problems with these flights," Tasnim reported.

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A year after military power grab, Madagascar awaits change

Graffiti along Antananarivo's traffic-choked roads reading "Thank you, Capsat" is a reminder of the decisive role the army unit played in protests that toppled Madagascar's government a year ago.

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US to build two military bases in southern and eastern Greenland

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland expressed satisfaction at finally having a deal in place.

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Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefully

Trump insisted the United States will not join global regulation of AI and urged countries to abandon the International Criminal Court which was set up to prosecute war crimes.

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Ukraine anger as EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the EU move "shameful and unjustifiable".

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Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but unveils fresh talks

"I have a big decision to make -- will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country?" Trump said in his speech.

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Macron urges world to choose UN over 'law of the jungle'

"The question put to us, in very simple terms, is whether we want to live in this state of nature, with a kind of return to the law of the jungle, or in a civilized international society."

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Taliban government says Pakistani bombardments kill 3 in Afghanistan

Pakistan "bombarded civilian homes" in two eastern provinces of Afghanistan, killing three people, the Taliban government in Kabul said on Monday.

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US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report

The US has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

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'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but he made a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games.

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