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Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

August 12, 2025 - 23:37
The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry".
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Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

August 12, 2025 - 23:37
The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry".
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Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine'

August 12, 2025 - 23:16
The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
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British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds

August 12, 2025 - 22:52
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
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Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

August 12, 2025 - 20:50
An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces.
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Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say

August 12, 2025 - 18:36
European leaders say "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future."
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Scores still missing a week after India flash floods

August 12, 2025 - 17:51
Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.
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Scores of bandits killed in air and ground raids, Nigerian military says

August 12, 2025 - 17:29
The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.
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Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica

August 12, 2025 - 17:12
Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.
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Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica

August 12, 2025 - 17:12
Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.
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Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'

August 12, 2025 - 17:00
The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
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Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'

August 12, 2025 - 17:00
The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
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Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong

August 12, 2025 - 16:43
The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department.
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Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games

August 12, 2025 - 15:30
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
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Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games

August 12, 2025 - 15:30
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
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US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

August 12, 2025 - 15:10
The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.
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Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

August 12, 2025 - 14:45
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
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North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia

August 12, 2025 - 14:10
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
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North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia

August 12, 2025 - 14:10
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
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North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia

August 12, 2025 - 14:10
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
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