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South African police say they are looking for suspects in the killing of 17 people in Lusikisiki. (AP PHOTO)
Africa
Staff Writers

Mass shooting leaves 17 dead, manhunt on for killers

A manhunt is underway after 15 women and two men were shot dead inside two homes.

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Marburg disease has been detected in Rwanda
Africa
Staff Writers

Health alert as viral disease with high fatality rate confirmed

Several cases of a disease that causes a viral hemorrhagic fever, and is from the same virus family as Ebola, have been detected.

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has promised support for the victims of a boat sinking.
Africa
Staff Writers

Horror as at least 40 killed in boat capsize

Shocking circumstances as at least 40 people confirmed dead following a boat capsize.

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More than a dozen people have been killed following bombing in Mogadishu (file photo). (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

At least 18 killed in terrorist bombing at popular viewpoint

Terrorists have killed at least 18 people and injured more after hiding bombs on a street with a popular viewpoint.

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Two passenger trains have collided in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing at least two and injuring dozens. (EPA PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Trains collide in Egypt leaving two dead, 29 hurt

Two passenger trains have collided in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing at least two people and injuring almost 30.

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Algeria's Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term as president. (EPA PHOTO)
World
Staff writers

Re-elected president joins rivals citing poll irregularities

Algeria’s re-elected leader joined his two challengers in criticising the country’s election authority, which had him winning almost 95 per cent of the overall vote.

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A fuel tanker truck explosion has left at least 48 people dead, Nigerian authorities say.
World
Staff Writers

Horrific scenes as 48 killed in fuel truck explosion

A collision between a fuel tanker and a transport truck has killed at least 48 people after a massive explosion.

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Spencer Matthews celebrates the finish of his charity challenge.
World
Molly Clayton

True grit: Reality star runs 30 desert marathons in 30 days

The former Made In Chelsea star has turned into a dogged desert warrior, covering more than 1200km on sand in his record-breaking trek.

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Suspected jihadists have committed one of the deadliest acts in Burkina Faso in a decade. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Suspected jihadists kill hundreds in Burkina Faso

Hundreds were killed in Burkina Faso after suspected jihadists opened fire in one of the deadliest attacks since terror-linked groups moved in a decade ago.

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At least 200 people have died in the latest flare up of violence in Burkina Faso.
World
Staff writers

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility after 200 killed

The armed group Jama’at Nursrat al-Islam wal-Mulsimin said it was behind the attack that left 200 dead in Burkina Faso.

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The epic 2,492-carat stone is the second-largest diamond ever mined.
World
Mail Foreign Service

Rock star: Meet the biggest diamond found in 119 years

Unearthed in Botswana, the 2,492-carat stone is the second-largest diamond ever mined.

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"We can and must tackle mpox together," said Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe. (AP PHOTO)
Health
CNBC

Health experts make fresh call on Mpox: ‘Must tackle’

Experts have attempted to ease fears about Mpox after the virus was declared a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.

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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - AUGUST 15: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex pose for a photo at Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata during a visit to Colombia on August 15, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Diego Cuevas/Getty Images) Diego Cuevas
World
Ian Gallagher

Gushing greetings as Harry & Meghan visit Bogota

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their Colombian tour on Thursday – invited by a vice president inspired by their derided Netflix documentary. 

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Darrell Gulin
Africa
Stephen Scourfield

One-stop guide to exploring Africa: When and where to go

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD sets the scene on a luminous continent to share the best and must-see cities, landscapes, wildlife, and culture.

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Hundreds of people gather at the site of the mudslide in southern Ethiopia.
World
Amanuel Gebremedhin Birhane

Mudslides kill 229 in Ethiopia with toll tipped to soar

Young children and pregnant women were among the victims of the disaster, which was triggered by heavy rains.

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