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Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
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Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
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Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza months after his journalist brother died in a separate strike
An Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Saturday, the outlet said, less than three months after his brother, also an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in a separate strike
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Teenager dies after accident at Donegal Rally
A teenage spectator has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday and the remainder of the event has been cancelled.
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Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an Explosive in Sokoto
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday along the Isa–Bargaja road as troops advanced towards the community following a distress call from residents after an overnight attack by armed men. The post Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an…
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Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
Wishah among at least 260 journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023 Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera has said one of its journalists was killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza on Saturday, becoming one of the at least 260 Palestinian journalists to have…
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Two spectators injured in Donegal Rally accident
Two spectators have been taken to hospital and Saturday's final two stages have been cancelled after an accident at the Donegal International Rally.
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Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed
Russian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said.
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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.
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England’s Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close in on levelling series
Second Test D4: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 182-5 Stand-in captain unbeaten on 75 after Jamieson haul What do you get if you pick three debutants, two more with one cap each, a strike-bowler who is returning to Test cricket after two solid months of sending down…
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for Sunday Iran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed…
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Climate protesters to take aim at FIFA’s Saudi oil sponsor
Activists are pivoting from the Los Angeles Dodgers to go after FIFA.
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.
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Ben Stokes out for rapid 95 for Durham, Essex v Notts, and more: county cricket – live
England’s Test captain found form with the bat against Northamptonshire in front of national selector Marcus North “Vasconinconsolable?” ask Tim Maitland.”You’d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him…
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Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
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Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
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Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
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Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar
The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg…
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SAPS prepares for June 30 demonstrations: Ensuring safety and law enforcement
Management in the South African Police Service (SAPS) briefs Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia on readiness for the June 30 demonstrations, as tensions rise over an anti-migrant deadline. The SAPS aims to ensure safety and uphold the law during this critical period.
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Chloe Tryon urges Proteas to find clinical edge for India showdown
dmitting that the squad are yet to hit top gear at the T20 World Cup, Chloe Tryon calls for calm execution and clever strike rotation ahead of Sunday's virtual quarter-final.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again but traffic continues, according to monitoring
Iran's IRGC said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, but CENTCOM said 55 ships carrying 17 million barrels of oil transited unhindered. Trump meanwhile warned of US tolls if a final deal was not reached within 60 days.
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Lightning strikes injure 10 in southern Germany
Lightning struck a camp in Baden-Württemberg as temperatures soared around the country. Several people were injured.
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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
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Drone use expands in Sudan – and kills at least 1,000 civilians in 2026
According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of the year. There has been a sharp increase in the use of drone warfare – a tactic marking a turning point in the three-year-war, which has created what the…
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Israel strikes south Lebanon despite truce announced with Hezbollah
Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran.
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Iran peace talks have been chaotic. But confusion has only grown since the MOU was signed.
WASHINGTON — The effort by the U.S. and Iran to negotiate an end to the war has been defined by dramatic fits and starts and punctuated by missile strikes and naval blockades.
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French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, said he would like to "put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations and no longer the other way around".
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16 dead and 12 injured following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says
It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire.
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Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain? | Gaby Hinsliff
Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print By the end, it had become less a byelection, more a mythical quest. Whoever could draw the sword from Makerfield’s stone – or more prosaically, beat Reform in a seat…
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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…
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Turkey 0-1 Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Ten-man Paraguay clung on after Matías Galarza’s early strike to secure a famous win and ensure Turkey will go home at the end of the group stage A surprise start for attacker Isidro Pitta, who was so certain he wouldn’t be called up to Paraguay’s squad for the World Cup that he…
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Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? The reality of Scotland's qualification mental gymnastics
Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.
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Ebola: healthworkers worry for their life
In tonight's programme, WHO warns despite efforts, Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly. Also in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes sincce the beginning of the year. And 'Africa now' pops up at the Galeries Lafayette showcasing African designers.
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Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
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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.
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New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.
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Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan, Taliban says
Afghan forces launched “air strikes” on hideouts of Islamist militants in two provinces of Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban’s defence ministry said on Friday, sparking new tension between the neighbours months after they engaged in their worst conflict in years.
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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.
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Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack
Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.
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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi granted Canada visa for World Cup match after delay
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
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Haitians hope for a victory against Brazil in the World Cup
Haitians are fervent soccer fans and deeply patriotic toward their nation — the world’s first Black-led republic and the second independent republic in the Americas after the U.S. But for decades, they’ve rooted for Brazil.
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At least 24 killed in Kashmir as protests spark shutdown
At least 24 people in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been killed in nearly two weeks of protests that have sparked a territory-wide shutdown.
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U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September.
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‘You strike a queer, you strike a rock’: How ‘Nkoli’ revives the legacy of Simon Nkoli
A vibrant vogue-opera celebrates anti-apartheid and LGBTQ+ activist Simon Nkoli, blending history, spectacle and political resistance with dazzling theatrical flair. The production, 'Nkoli: a fierce and fabulous life', honours a lesser-known but crucial figure in South Africa's…
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Patriotic feminism: Who counts as a woman worth protecting?
In November 2025, South Africans united against gender-based violence. Yet, a troubling shift sees some women leading anti-foreigner campaigns, raising questions about who truly counts as a woman worth protecting and the true meaning of solidarity in the nation.
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Attorney general tells department to stop using X amid UK disinformation concerns
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The attorney general for England and Wales has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to stop using the Elon Musk-owned…
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Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes
Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.
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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi barred from Canada World Cup game amid match-fixing probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.
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Ukraine hits Moscow with ‘large-scale’ attack
🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine targeted #Moscow's oil refinery in a wave of drone strikes early on Thursday, with the attack wounding at least 17 people. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky said #Kyiv also struck targets in #Russia's Rostov region and in the occupied…
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Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.
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Gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since March
Gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March after more than three months of elevated prices as a result of the Iran war.
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Unprecedented access to one of football’s greatest
Unprecedented access to the life and career of one of football’s greatest strikers.
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
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Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again
After the billion-dollar company’s leaders sent staff a memo saying the brand had ‘over-extended’, game studios may be in the firing line Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here In March 2000, Bill Gates stood onstage at the Game Developers Conference in…
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Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
Focus on business dealings with mining company Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’ Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the Group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cup sponsor’s business…
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'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
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Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis?
Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say.
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Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk
Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensation Read more: Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes? A seven-year-old boy…
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Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?
Six months ago, at least 12 people, including eight children, died during a US attack. The US has never admitted the civilian deaths. Here, the Guardian pieces together what happened that day Explainer: Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing? They had…
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Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?
Washington has been stepping up its airstrikes in the campaign against al-Shabaab, but the militants make continued gains and civilians are increasingly the victims Read more on this story Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone…
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Oil and gas unlikely to return to prewar prices for months even if Hormuz reopens
Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpiles Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally After more than 100 days of the greatest recorded disruption to the world’s energy supplies, the global oil…
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Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit
Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refuses to apologise for deaths in strait of Hormuz Fury has continued to mount in India over the US’s refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz, further straining relations…
Via DW Europe
Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames
The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.
Via DW Europe
Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
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Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
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Economic wrap-up for March 2026
Economic wrap-up for March 2026 Statistics South Africa
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Patriot Resources appoints Diego Cillóniz as a Non-Executive Director
Patriot Resources appoints Diego Cillóniz as a Non-Executive Director African Mining Market
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Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest
Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest Sky Sports
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest Le Monde.fr
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Senegal win chaotic AFCON final after walking off field in penalty protest - The Athletic
Senegal win chaotic AFCON final after walking off field in penalty protest - The Athletic The New York Times
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Pi Day counts on never-ending numerical sequence for March 14 celebrations
March 14 is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant of pi, representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. The holiday is observed on March 14 or 3/14 because 3.14 are the first three digits of the infinite number pi — 3.14159 ... and on…
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US lawmakers running out of time to fund government
U.S. lawmakers are running out of time to pass a short-term continuing resolution, or CR, that will fund the government past a March 14 deadline. "Democrats need to decide if they're going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they're going to shut…
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
