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Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)
As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speec
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
More than 160 people killed in Colombia’s strongest earthquake in years
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
‘Tinderbox’ Britain bans disposable barbecues, sends nationwide fire alerts as Europe battles blazes
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
More than 160 people killed in Colombia’s strongest earthquake in years
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
‘Tinderbox’ Britain bans disposable barbecues, sends nationwide fire alerts as Europe battles blazes
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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing
The administrative work required to run an effective investment scam has been drastically cut by using merging technology Get our breaking news email, free app
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Hacking group claims mass data theft from Shell, Philips, GE, Fiserv and dozens of others
AMSTERDAM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A prolific hacking group known for exploiting software vulnerabilities to attack multiple targets simultaneously claimed it had st
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Paetyn Naidoo
Naidoo, 19, is proving that age is no barrier to global impact. As founder and president of CodeSolve, she is tackling the digital divide by equipping young peo
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‘Tinderbox’ Britain bans disposable barbecues, sends nationwide fire alerts as Europe battles blazes
LONDON — The U.K. imposed a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues and sent a nationwide alert warning of a “very high risk of wildfires” as European
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Timelapse video shows total solar eclipse in Spain
Timelapse videos from Mallorca and Arcos de las Salinas show the moon passing directly between the Earth and the sun to produce a rare total solar eclipse.
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By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues abo
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How Britain could help halt often overlooked conflict
The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.
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Five dead in Japan after record-breaking rainfall causes severe flooding
Five people have died after heavy rain and flooding in Japan, with thousands more left stranded.
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Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala
Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods Tropical Storm Lala is set to hit Hawaii’s Big
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National Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours
Incident near Essex town of Wickford happens day after two passengers seriously hurt in East Sussex derailment The UK’s fifth heatwave of the summer has “presen
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Israeli troops force families from homes amid settler terror campaign in West Bank
Former PM of Israel calls events ‘concerted and meticulous attempt at ethnic cleansing’ against Palestinians Israeli troops have forced two Palestinian families
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Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says
ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates G
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Thailand suspends gun licences as teen shooter and grandparents he killed are cremated
Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting Thailand has suspended firearms li
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South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs South Korea’s Incheon airport has become th
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‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefecture At least five people have died in eastern Japan af
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Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failed A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from V
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Canadian airline WestJet agrees to settle flight attendants’ sexual harassment class action
Female staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilot The Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay
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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in
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Air India to test all pilots for banned substances
It comes after one of its planes suddenly lost altitude last week, with a number of passengers injured.
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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
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Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
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'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
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Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.
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Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
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Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
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One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
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Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
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Weekend cancellations after East Sussex train derailment
Three train carriages left the tracks on an embankment near Lewes, leaving 20 people injured.
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Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
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Two dead after light aircraft crash
A plane travelling from England on Friday did not arrive at Caernarfon Airport as scheduled.
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Derailed Essex train leads to travel chaos
More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.
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‘First of our lives’: Thousands race for best spot in Spain to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)
Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains we
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Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Zelensky says Ukraine needs at least 5% of US Patriot stocks to get through winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CNN on Thursday that his country needs at least 5 percent of the United States' Patriot interce
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Total eclipse plunges Spain’s Segovia into darkness for 59 seconds of wonder (4/4)
A total solar eclipse on Wednesday plunged Spain’s Segovia into daytime darkness for 59 seconds. Perched high up on the city's iconic cathedral bell tower, loca
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Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly hired to plan an "execution" targeting a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Dona
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Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to regain UK parliament seat in widely mocked by-election
The anti-immigrant Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage beat comic opponent Count Binface on Friday as was expected, regaining the seat in Parliament he quit a m
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Ukraine: Civilian casualties hit highest level since May 2022
Russian strikes have killed at least one person and wounded 15 in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, according to regional authorities, while a separate attack on Zap
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Ukraine war: Grain attacks raise food price fears
Ukraine and Russia have been trading attacks on each other’s grain warehouses, raising concerns that the damage to food supplies could push global food prices h
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Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds
Fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany, preliminary findings show Business live – latest updates Broken engine parts
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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enough In kitchen
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Italian police recover paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse after heist
Artworks valued at total of more than $10m were stolen from Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March Italian police have recovered three paintings by the Fr
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How kidnappers murdered woman after collecting $98,700, N30.5m ransoms – Police
Police said the kidnappers have been arrested through “human and technical intelligence-led operations conducted in different parts of Nigeria. The post How kid
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REVIEW | MG ZS Pro: Impressive road manners let down by intrusive tech
The MG ZS Pro impresses with its punchy engine, comfortable ride, quiet cabin and generous equipment, although an intrusive speed-limit warning system proves fr
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Rethinking the taxi business: A UWC student's innovative tech solution
Lesedi Majoe, a 20-year-old BCom Financial Accounting student at the University of the Western Cape, is revolutionising the taxi industry with his innovative te
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Changemakers driving innovation to feature at Singularity Summit South Africa 2026
Singularity South Africa announces a new lineup of world-class speakers for its 2026 Summit in Johannesburg, featuring experts in AI, digital transformation, ur
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Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.
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‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
Divers have uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck that had remained untouched on the seabed off Sicily for more than 2,000 years, police on the Mediterranean island s
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Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from jail in Russia
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Once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe
The moon passed directly in front of the sun Wednesday, briefly turning day into twilight as crowds from Iceland to Spain looked up in awe at the rare celestial
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Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contai
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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
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'Be very careful': FIFA VP warns those trying to oust Infantino
The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position – cautioning against moves to force out t
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One killed and six injured after 'tragic incident' at Dutch port
A blast at a petroleum storage facility in the port of Rotterdam has killed one person and wounded six others, Dutch officials said.
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Revealed: What caused man to be partially sucked out of plane
A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators hav
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Woman arrested after second world war memorial in DC vandalized
Suspect faces two felony charges after memorial filled with bubbles and spray-paint reading ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ A woman was arrested on Friday morning in conn
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US forest service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other fires Michael Boren, the US undersecretary of agricult
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Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln, saying its record-breaking 250 days at sea ‘not nearly enough’ – live
President claims families not worried, despite relatives raising concerns, but confirms USS George Washington will replace aircraft carrier on Iran mission Trum
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Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Cut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners Andy Burnham has been criticised for moving
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Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates
Demonstrators accuse authorities of failing to tackle irregularities in exams for sought-after civil service jobs Thousands of angry young job-seekers clashed w
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Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes
Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror Israeli militants have besieged two Palestinian famil
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Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli PM criticised by political rival for attacking an international ally and overseeing ‘horrific diplomatic failure’ The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin N
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Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report
Greens say Labor’s reform set to ‘rip life-changing supports away from disabled people instead of raising additional revenue through taxing gas exports’ Cross-b
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Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
Grifols, which runs private chain of clinics, to temporarily stop taking donations after new government investigation A chain of private plasma donation clinics
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Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
By Africa Front Staff
What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
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'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in
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Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead
Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can
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Count Binface, the satirical UK candidate challenging far-right Farage
Britain's Count Binface, a man wearing a metallic rubbish bin over his head, challenges far-right politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election
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'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages
Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first tota
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Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona
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Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely
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Solar eclipse: A rare show that reveals scientific secrets
Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the no
