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US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with obliteration of its major power plants and civilizational ruin, but ultimately dialed back those threats

Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words

Mourners and students at Small Heaven School in Chitwan light candles after the death of mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his companions in an avalanche in Pakistan

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At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja

When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

03 August 2026

Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief

01 August 2026

Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: What to know

01 August 2026

EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain's North Africa enclave

01 August 2026

In Chad's capital N'Djamena, the national flag flies on April 23, 2021, marking the state funeral for its late president Idriss Deby

From fossils to films: Five things to know about Chad

15 December 2023

Children in a poor neighbourhood of Bukavu have few prospects ahead of them

Ahead of DR Congo vote, youngsters crave jobs

14 December 2023

Israeli soldiers prepare to enter the Gaza Strip, near the border area in southern Israel

Israel tells top US official war will last 'months'

14 December 2023

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman insists the Dubai COP28 agreement will have no impact on its oil exports

Climate deal won't have immediate impact on Gulf oil

14 December 2023

Researchers and philosophers argue more research is needed to understand the psychological and ethical implications of creating AI versions of the dead

Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead

14 December 2023

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Robert Sobukwe's grave has been desecrated again

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Andrea Johnson testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu

Andrea Johnson testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu

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