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South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract

April 24, 2026 - 01:05
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
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Trump tells BBC King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

April 24, 2026 - 00:34
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
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South Africa's president suspends police chief after court charges

April 24, 2026 - 00:34
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
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More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

April 24, 2026 - 00:33
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
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US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say

April 24, 2026 - 00:11
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
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US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say

April 24, 2026 - 00:11
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

April 23, 2026 - 23:55
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

April 23, 2026 - 23:55
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt

April 23, 2026 - 22:54
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
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MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim

April 23, 2026 - 22:32
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
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MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim

April 23, 2026 - 22:32
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
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Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

April 23, 2026 - 22:32
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
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Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

April 23, 2026 - 22:32
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
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More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

April 23, 2026 - 21:28
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
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South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body

April 23, 2026 - 20:39
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.
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In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life

April 23, 2026 - 20:26
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
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In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life

April 23, 2026 - 20:26
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
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BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced

April 23, 2026 - 18:39
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

April 23, 2026 - 17:37
Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.
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Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt

April 23, 2026 - 17:02
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
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