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BBC · World
Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
BBC · World
Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.
BBC · World
Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.
BBC · World
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
BBC · World
Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
The Guardian · World
At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say
Seventeen people killed near Johannesburg in suspected ‘illegal goldmining turf war’, as 10 killed in separate incident at barbecue venue near Cape TownTwo separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, as the country grapples with one o
The Guardian · World
‘It’s hard to sell a house when it’s covered in baboon faeces’: Cape Town divided over plan to remove its monkeys
Two troops of chacma baboons are breaking into homes and shops but animal rights activists insist coexistence is the answerCape Town’s city council has said it will “imminently” round up two baboon troops coming into repeated conflict with residents. The animals will be sterilise
The Guardian · World
Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war
Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed governmentThere are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by fighters from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara and the formation of a ne
The Guardian · World
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock marketNils Pratley: Does this mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yetA payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its
The Guardian · World
Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl
Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country reels from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminalityOne of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, as the country’s police face a
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Vacation: Tinubu Hale And Hearty, To Return To Nigeria This Week — Onanuga - Channels Television
Vacation: Tinubu Hale And Hearty, To Return To Nigeria This Week — Onanuga Channels TelevisionOpposition, lawyers query Tinubu’s ‘long’ vacation, constitutional breach The Guardian Nigeria NewsTinubu’s extended absence Daily TrustADC demands clari
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Gov Eno’s Adviser Advocates AI Innovations To Drive Tourism Business - LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Gov Eno’s Adviser Advocates AI Innovations To Drive Tourism Business LEADERSHIP NewspapersKaduna Poly Assures Tourism Graduates Of Brighter Future News Agency of NigeriaCOMMENTARY ON WORLD TOURISM DAY: ANAMBRA’S TOURISM POTENTIAL CAN DRIVE JOBS, INVESTMENT A
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
DHQ: Military Rescued 60 Kidnapped Victims, Arrested 44 Suspects During Operations Nationwide - THISDAYLIVE
DHQ: Military Rescued 60 Kidnapped Victims, Arrested 44 Suspects During Operations Nationwide THISDAYLIVETroops Kill Terrorist, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Sokoto, Zamfara Channels TelevisionSoldiers kill terrorist, rescue six family members in Sokoto, Zamf
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
2027 Elections: I Can Guarantee That Tinubu Won’t Lose In The South West — Adeyeye - Channels Television
2027 Elections: I Can Guarantee That Tinubu Won’t Lose In The South West — Adeyeye Channels TelevisionAregbesola loved Tinubu more than anyone, says Adeyeye Punch NewspapersBola Tinubu and the art of political engineering TheCableTinubu’s re-elect
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
CFPs: Strengthening Independent Journalism and Countering Disinformation in Moldova - fundsforngos.org
CFPs: Strengthening Independent Journalism and Countering Disinformation in Moldova fundsforngos.org
BBC 中文 · China
中美峰會後 伊朗提出七天達成協議 被特朗普拒絕
「我拒絕他們的協議，」特朗普週六表示，並補充美國已對該海峽擁有「完全控制權」，「大量石油」經此通行，導致全球油價大幅上漲，消費者燃料成本急升。
BBC 中文 · China
FBI遭黑客入侵起底 特工們的恐懼與憤怒
聲稱入侵美國聯邦調查局（FBI）的網絡罪犯表示，他們掌握數以千計特工極為敏感的醫療資料。現任及前任特工向BBC講述事件帶來的毀滅性影響。
Google News Australia · Australia
Australia news live: fuel prices rise ahead of interest rate decision; whale carcass prompts shark warnings at Perth beach - The Guardian
Australia news live: fuel prices rise ahead of interest rate decision; whale carcass prompts shark warnings at Perth beach The GuardianLive: Chalmers warns of difficult months ahead ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia news LIV
Google News Australia · Australia
NGV’s former IT chief accused of $8 million fraud from gallery - The Age
NGV’s former IT chief accused of $8 million fraud from gallery The AgeNGV’s IT boss accused of $8m fraud Herald SunWorkers on 13 Bathla sites stood down as funding runs out – as it happened The GuardianGallery staffer allegedly sold $8m in phones
Google News Australia · Australia
Sharks circle off Perth beach after whale carcass washes up on shore - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sharks circle off Perth beach after whale carcass washes up on shore ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationSharks circle as whale carcass washes up on City Beach WAtodayGrim shark warning after whale washes ashore News.com.auSh
Google News Australia · Australia
Teenager becomes third person to die after crash in Victoria's north-west - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Teenager becomes third person to die after crash in Victoria's north-west ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationTeenage girl third person to die after horror crash in Victoria Nine.com.auFatal crash in regional Victoria SMH.com
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How iDESK World News approaches trustworthy publishing
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