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'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia

February 4, 2026 - 20:48
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.
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Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election

February 4, 2026 - 18:32
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
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Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire

February 4, 2026 - 18:30
Hospitals say six children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says

February 4, 2026 - 17:08
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
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'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

February 4, 2026 - 14:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
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'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

February 4, 2026 - 14:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
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Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

February 4, 2026 - 12:42
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
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'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

February 4, 2026 - 12:03
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.
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Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

February 4, 2026 - 10:21
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
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Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

February 4, 2026 - 09:41
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
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'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

February 4, 2026 - 09:32
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
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Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat

February 4, 2026 - 07:41
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

February 4, 2026 - 07:27
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

February 4, 2026 - 07:27
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

February 4, 2026 - 06:57
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
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Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

February 4, 2026 - 05:32
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
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Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

February 4, 2026 - 05:32
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed

February 4, 2026 - 04:47
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

February 4, 2026 - 03:45
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

February 4, 2026 - 03:36
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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