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Honduras ex-president sentenced to 45 years for helping drug traffickers
Juan Orlando Hernandez says he was 'wrongly accused' at sentencing hearing for conviction on drugs and weapons charges.
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‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed?
Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.
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Gallant’s US trip strengthens potential challenge to Israel’s Netanyahu
<span>Israeli defence minister</span>'s visit comes a month before Netanyahu's, and highlights his position as an alternative.
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Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate: What to know
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going head-to-head in first debate ahead of November's hotly contested US election.
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French court upholds arrest warrant for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Counterterrorism prosecutors failed to have warrant annulled on grounds that al-Assad enjoys immunity as head of state.
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Kenya’s president withdraws finance bill after deadly unrest
Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will not sign the 2024 finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly unrest.
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The Girl from Bukom: A female boxer in Ghana
The hopes and dreams of Sarah Apew, training to become a boxing champion against the odds.
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Sleeping on Water: A marine biologist in Namibia
From aquaphobe to sea bird conservationist, Priskilla Nghaangulwa had to reinvent herself on the seas off Namibia.
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Biden and Trump prepare for rematch in 2024 election debate
US presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking part in their first 2024 election debate on June 27th.
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‘Jai Palestine’: Why an Indian MP invoked Gaza war while taking oath
BJP leaders accused Asaduddin Owaisi of violating the Indian Constitution by chanting for Palestine.
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Why young people are protesting finance bill in Kenya
Protests have gripped Kenya to demand the removal of new tax hikes. Here’s a quick look at what's caused the unrest.
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Conviction: Free after 25 years of unjust imprisonment
After a quarter-century behind bars, Brandon Jackson is fighting back against Louisiana’s last Jim Crow law.
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ICC convicts al-Qaeda-linked leader of war crimes in Mali’s Timbuktu
Al Hassan was convicted on charges including including torture, rape, and destroying religious buildings.
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At least 20 soldiers, one civilian killed in western Niger
Country marks three days of national mourning after deadly ambush of security forces in rebellion-hit region.
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Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests
President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.
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‘Long live Palestine’ says Indian MP as he’s sworn into parliament
This Indian parliamentarian sparked a political row as he was sworn in by ending his oath with ‘long live Palestine’.
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Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel
Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.
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High risk of famine amid Israel’s war on Gaza and aid restrictions
At least 495,000 Palestinians are facing 'catastrophic food insecurity', UN’s hunger monitoring system says.
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Biden pardons US military vets convicted under revoked homosexuality law
The US president seeks to right 'historic wrong,' enabling thousands to apply for pardon, recover lost pay and benefits.
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Boxing: Undisputed heavyweight world champion Usyk vacates IBF belt
The Ukrainian loses the IBF title just weeks after becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
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