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France's Marine Le Pen, fighting court conviction and running for presidency
Marine Le Pen has run for the French presidency three times before, but now that she has decided to attempt it a fourth time, she has…
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Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests
Families of those killed during Kenya's anti-government protests have placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament, as demonstrations…
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Mango Founder's Son Jonathan Andic Arrested in Father's Death
Jonathan Andic, son of the co-founder of global fast-fashion brand Mango, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his father. TMZ…
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7 of the world's best self-drive safaris
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). A self-drive safari can take many forms but at its heart is the…
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Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
With their nets at the ready, tens of thousands of fishermen were poised to take part in a traditional festival in northern Nigeria last…
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South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters
South Africa has sent a team to help with rescue efforts after a local politician was swept away by floodwaters while visiting…
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Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday's presidential election, the electoral…
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic use In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that…
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'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
Across North Africa, the Amazigh people have been coming together to usher in the year 2976. They have, unfortunately, not cracked time…
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He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Ugandans under the age of 40 - and that is more than three-quarters of the population - have only known one president. Yoweri Museveni…
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Storm Goretti sweeps United Kingdom, France with winds over 120 mph
A powerful storm system, named "Goretti" by Météo-France, moved across the United Kingdom and France on Friday, leaving downed trees and…
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The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
As Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a…
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India's Supreme Court upholds rights of poorest - but language reveals 'bias', study says
India's Supreme Court prides itself on defending the rights of Dalits - historically the country's most oppressed citizens. But a new…
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Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have…
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Cyclone Ditwah mapped: Red alert in India as powerful storm leaves at least 123 dead in Sri Lanka
A red alert has been issued for some coastal Indian states set to be slammed by powerful Cyclone Ditwah, which has left 123 people dead…
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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace
Police in Malawi are investigating how four police dogs went missing from a presidential palace in the capital, Lilongwe, during the…
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Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has come out fighting after a bruising month that saw him come under attack by stone throwers as he…
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Guinea-Bissau president arrested as gunfire heard, sources tell BBC
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been arrested by armed men, government sources have told the BBC, after gunfire was…
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Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack
An unknown number of pupils have been abducted by armed men from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, marking the second school…
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Winter in Lapland: My Ultimate Arctic Bucket List
There's something about the idea of Lapland in winter that has captivated me for years. Maybe it's the promise of landscapes so pristine…
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What’s Really Happening in Tulum? Plus, Smarter Alternatives for Your Next Beach Trip
If you've seen images of Tulum on social media lately, you may have a tough time recognizing it. The usual crowds, chaos, and sensory…
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Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial
A court in Gabon has sentenced the former first lady and the son of deposed President Ali Bongo to 20 years in jail following a two-day…
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Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition
Two brothers have been charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as "AKA", following their…
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France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade
France has advised its citizens in Mali to leave as soon as possible, as Islamist insurgents continue their blockade of the country. The…