At least 48 killed as fuel tanker hits truck, causing explosion in Nigeria

Truck carrying people and cattle crashes head-on with tanker in Agaie area in the north-central Niger state.

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Police search for gunman after seven hurt in Kentucky highway shooting

Authorities are looking for a man suspected of shooting at cars travelling along a rural stretch of the I-75 highway.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 926

As the war enters its 926th day, these are the main developments.

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro leads ‘free speech’ rally in Sao Paulo

Bolsonaro denounced Justice Alexandre de Moraes as a 'dictator' for his decision to ban the social media platform X.

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Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election

The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.

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Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words

Trump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to vote as he stares down two federal cases.

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Advocates demand justice after US protester killed in Israeli gunfire

In the wake of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's fatal shooting, critics question whether the US will seek justice from Israel.

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How will the US economy shape its presidential election?

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are pledging strong economic policies if elected in November.

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Japanese scientists graft living skin onto ‘smiling’ robot

Researchers say breakthrough could pave the way to realistic humanoids in the future.

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What does China’s $50bn package mean for Africa and the West?

President Xi Jinping pledges investment and loans at summit.

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New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites

New Zealanders are seeking opportunity overseas at unprecedented rates amid disillusionment over house prices and jobs.

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Kamala Harris departs from Biden capital gains tax plan to widen her reach

Harris's proposal suggests she wants to appeal to a broader base of voters.

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US sailor detained in Venezuela while travelling on personal business

Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela's disputed election, with US seizing President Maduro's plane this week.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 922

As the war enters its 922nd day, these are the main developments.

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Former aide to New York governor charged as ‘agent’ of Chinese government

Linda Sun and husband are accused of having 'laundered millions of dollars' on behalf of China, receiving kickbacks.

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International leaders condemn arrest order for Venezuelan opposition leader

A top adviser to Brazil's president says there is 'authoritarian escalation' in Venezuela following the arrest warrant.

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Why South Africans and Nigerians are fighting online

Here's how a beauty queen, a taxi prank, and xenophobia are all connected.

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Venezuela prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez

President Maduro claimed victory in July's election, a result rejected by the opposition and international observers.

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‘I’m so happy’: Indonesia prepares for first papal visit since 1989

Pope Francis will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.

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Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids

Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.

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10,000 US hotel workers strike over long holiday weekend

Workers walk off the job in eight US cities over pandemic-era cost-cutting measures.

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