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Deadly building collapse in Fez: Families evacuated, investigation underway

After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had stepped in to ensure residents' safety and prevent further danger.

Gang violence, thefts surge in post-cyclone Mayotte

Burglaries have increased by 35% since Cyclone Chido a year ago. Fearing for their safety, some residents have abandoned entire neighborhoods in Mamoudzou, the biggest city on the island

New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths

New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.

Turkey: archaeologists uncover ancient Jesus fresco in tomb

Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.”

Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb

A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.

Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.

United States: Vermont school district receives threats after putting up Somali flag

The Somali flag was flown outside a school building in reaction to Donald Trump referring to Minnesota’s Somali community as "garbage."

Kilmar Abrego out of detention but threat of deportation remains

A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention

Thousands of Congolese flee to Burundi amid renewed M23 violence

Thousands of new Congolese refugees continue to cross the border into neighbouring Burundi to escape fighting in eastern Congo.

Ghanaian influencer accused romance scam targeting elderly Americans

A Ghanaian social media personality known as Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over claims he helped run a romance scam that stole more than $8 million (£5.9m) from older Americans.