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  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

    Guardian World · Jun 20

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    BBC Sport · Jun 20

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    Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

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    Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

    BBC UK · Jun 20

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    BBC Sport · Jun 20

  • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

    BBC Technology · Jun 20

  • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

Latest Headlines

Via NBC News World

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, state media reports

Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday.

June 20, 2026

World·NBC News World·June 2026

Via BBC World

BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon

Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

June 20, 2026

World·BBC World·June 2026

Via Euronews

Lightning strikes injure 10 in southern Germany

Lightning struck a camp in Baden-Württemberg as temperatures soared around the country. Several people were injured.

June 20, 2026

Europe·Euronews·June 2026

Via NBC News World

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight

June 20, 2026

World·NBC News World·June 2026

Via Al Jazeera English

MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’

Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.

June 20, 2026

World·Al Jazeera English·June 2026

Via Guardian World

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after deadly flareup disrupts opening of Iran talks

At least five killed in Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, as US envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly prepares to open talks with Iranian foreign minister What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war? ‘It’s a big mistake’: Israelis feel…

June 20, 2026

World·Guardian World·June 2026

Via Euronews

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say

Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire.

June 19, 2026

Europe·Euronews·June 2026

Via Euronews

EU leaders aim for October draft deal on €2 trillion budget

Battle lines are being drawn between member states on EU spending, with southern and eastern states seeking more for agriculture and regional funding while hawkish governments push back.

June 19, 2026

Europe·Euronews·June 2026

Via Mail & Guardian

The risk problem with investors treating African energy as one market

The 2024 El Niño drought severely impacted Southern Africa's energy infrastructure, notably Lake Kariba, exposing the diverse and complex risks investors face across the continent's energy markets. Learn why a jurisdiction-specific approach is crucial for success.

June 19, 2026

Africa·Mail & Guardian·June 2026

Via Africanews

Iran-US talks called off amid renewed Lebanon fighting, leaving next steps unclear

A formal signing ceremony and talks planned for Friday in Switzerland between Iran and the United States were called off, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified in southern Lebanon.

June 19, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via Africanews

Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.

June 19, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via Guardian World

Mainland Australia’s first suspected case of deadly H5N1 investigated after seabird tests positive for bird flu

Agriculture minister says no evidence of mass mortality or infection in poultry as WA authorities say a second bird is sick and being tested Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A migratory seabird found in southern Western Australia has tested positive…

June 19, 2026

World·Guardian World·June 2026

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$64 Million Botswana Tech Fund to Support Tech Startups Across Southern Africa

$64 Million Botswana Tech Fund to Support Tech Startups Across Southern Africa nextbillion.net

May 14, 2026

Tech·nextbillion.net·May 2026

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, state media reports

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  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

  • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

  • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

BBC Technology · Jun 20

  • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

  • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

  • Latest

    • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

      Guardian World · Jun 20

    • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • Three men killed following fire in west London

      BBC UK · Jun 20

    • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: Group demands probe of alleged vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballots, PVC distribution

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

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      CBS Sports · Jun 20

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      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

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      BBC UK · Jun 20

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      RFI English · Jun 20

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