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From the Cape: South Africa’s Bo-Kaap
A historical and personal tour of Bo-Kaap in South Africa, where descendants of slaves became a diverse community.
Categories: South Asia
‘My children cry all day from the heat’: Life in Gaza’s tent camps
Displaced mothers share how they try to help their children cope with sweltering, unsanitary conditions.
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Sheikh Hasina’s downfall and exile are of her own making
The Bangladeshi leader's delusional belief in her own invincibility precipitated her downfall amid a Gen Z revolution.
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Tim Walz: How does Kamala Harris’s VP pick view Israel, Palestine, China?
What positions will US VP pick take on current foreign policy issues, namely Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine and China?
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Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to Spain despite fear of arrest
Spain's governing coalition could be at risk if separatist is arrested on return from seven-year exile.
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Mapping far-right riots in the UK
More than 400 people have been arrested across the UK following a week of race riots and vandalism.
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Young Bangladesh citizens direct traffic in Dhaka
Young Bangladesh citizens have been filmed directing traffic in Dhaka due to a reported absence of traffic officers.
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Israel’s ‘most wanted man’ Yahya Sinwar is Hamas’s new leader
Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza, as the new leader of its political bureau.
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Who is Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim leader?
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the leader of Bangladesh’s interim government.
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Video captures Israeli missile strike on central Gaza camp
Video captures Israeli missile strike on central Gaza camp
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Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president
Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.
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Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces
Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of opening ‘African front’ as Niger cuts Kyiv ties
Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
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UK braces for day of unrest amid fears of 100 more far-right riots
Thousands of police have been deployed to avert possible attacks on immigration solicitors and refugee centres.
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US charges Iran-linked Pakistani over political assassination plot
Asif Merchant accused of seeking hitman to kill unnamed officials as revenge for assassination of Iran military chief.
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Al Jazeera reporter interrupted by Hezbollah-Israeli missiles
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig was interrupted by Israeli missiles attempting to intercept rockets launched by Hezbollah.
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Thai Constitutional Court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party
Thailand's top court also bans several party members, including ex-leader Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for 10 years.
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Harris and Walz appear together for the first time since VP pick
Harris and Walz appear together for the first time since VP pick
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Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest
Rights groups, diplomats had raised concerns over reports of attacks on minorities after PM Hasina quit, fled country.
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Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy’s success
Tunde Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess game. But back home, the game is still inaccessible.
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