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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought - can you spot the difference?

August 21, 2025 - 22:29
Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.
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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought - can you spot the difference?

August 21, 2025 - 22:29
Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.
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Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal

August 21, 2025 - 22:21
Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.
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Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

August 21, 2025 - 20:53
Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.
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Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

August 21, 2025 - 20:53
Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.
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Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery

August 21, 2025 - 20:16
German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.
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Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery

August 21, 2025 - 20:16
German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.
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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

August 21, 2025 - 19:02
US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.
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Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans

August 21, 2025 - 18:25
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
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Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip

August 21, 2025 - 18:14
The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.
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'Nicest judge in the world' Frank Caprio dies aged 88

August 21, 2025 - 17:34
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".
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Watch: Frank Caprio's heartwarming moments as judge

August 21, 2025 - 17:07
The judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his hit show Caught in Providence.
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Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines

August 21, 2025 - 16:52
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
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Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on western Ukraine

August 21, 2025 - 16:50
Ukrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.
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Frank Caprio: 'Nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88

August 21, 2025 - 14:56
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".
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'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say

August 21, 2025 - 13:40
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
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'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say

August 21, 2025 - 13:40
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

August 21, 2025 - 13:27
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.
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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

August 21, 2025 - 13:27
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.
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Delta and United sued for selling 'window seats' without windows

August 21, 2025 - 11:57
Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls.
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