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Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina ‘to the ground’

Raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui.Brian Schatz, a…

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Pakistan: Election delayed in latest political crisis

Pakistan's parliament has been formally dissolved, but polls meant to be held within 90 days will likely be delayed.The electoral…

1 year ago

Where people have to choose between food or home insurance

As extreme weather events multiply, home insurance providers in the US are rapidly raising rates - or quitting the business…

1 year ago

Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions

On Tuesday, the UK government announced what it described as the "largest ever UK action" targeting Russia's access to foreign…

1 year ago

Niger’s coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power

Once involved in peacekeeping efforts in war-hit countries, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has now triggered a major crisis in West Africa…

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Rajasthan: India’s gig workers see hope in new state law

Gig workers in India are celebrating a small but significant victory in their ongoing fight for labour rights and better…

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Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes

A prisoner believed to have been released early to fight with Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine has been accused of committing…

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Physics student kept ‘dream’ space flight secret from work

A physics student who won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight into space kept the "dream" news a…

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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum’s health

The US is concerned about the health and safety of Niger's elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who has spent more than…

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Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting…

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