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Sam Nujoma, first president of Namibia, dies aged 95

February 9, 2025 - 18:26
Nujoma has been called the country's founding father after leading the fight for independence from South Africa.
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One dead, 28 missing after China landslide

February 9, 2025 - 17:09
Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.
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First president of Namibia dies aged 95

February 9, 2025 - 14:15
President Nangolo Mbumba announces the death of the Sam Nujoma who led Namibia for 15 years.
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Tears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home in Bangkok

February 9, 2025 - 14:06
Five farm workers were taken hostage in October 2023 and held captive for nearly 500 days.
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Sam Nujoma: The revolutionary leader who liberated Namibia

February 9, 2025 - 13:44
The anti-apartheid leader is celebrated for dedicating his life to the struggle for Namibia's independence.
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Sam Nujoma: The revolutionary leader who liberated Namibia

February 9, 2025 - 13:44
The anti-apartheid leader is celebrated for dedicating his life to the struggle for Namibia's independence.
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Frozen in time: Rare early images of the Himalayas from Italian pioneer

February 9, 2025 - 12:20
Vittorio Sella's work shaped both mountain photography and mountaineering history.
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'Trump study sessions': How Japan PM's homework paid off

February 9, 2025 - 11:24
The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.
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Rapper feud, Trump's history and Becks: Things to watch out for at Super Bowl 59

February 9, 2025 - 11:08
Will Kendrick Lamar use his half-time show to beef with Drake and will Taylor Swift also get a ring?
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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

February 9, 2025 - 11:00
A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.
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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

February 9, 2025 - 11:00
A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.
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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

February 9, 2025 - 11:00
A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.
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Major Caribbean earthquake triggers tsunami alerts

February 9, 2025 - 10:26
Warnings have been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.
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Harry and Meghan cheer from stands at Invictus Games in Canada

February 9, 2025 - 10:14
The couple watched from the stands, cheering and clapping for the UK's team.
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Major Caribbean earthquake triggers tsunami alerts

February 9, 2025 - 09:40
Warnings have been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.
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Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research

February 9, 2025 - 09:01
Some labs have reportedly began shutting down and experts warn the funding is essential to deliver breakthroughs in research.
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Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research

February 9, 2025 - 09:01
President Trump's administration has announced it will slash billions of dollars in overheads for grants in biomedical research as a part of broader cost-saving measures.
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All 10 onboard Alaska plane confirmed dead in crash

February 9, 2025 - 08:48
Officials say it's too soon to say what caused the plane to come down on Alaska's west coast.
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All 10 onboard Alaska plane confirmed dead in crash

February 9, 2025 - 08:48
Officials say it's too soon to say what caused the plane to come down on Alaska's west coast.
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Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

February 9, 2025 - 08:17
The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service.
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