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From ancient practice to global movement: yoga’s enduring journey

Indian yoga expert and teacher Varun Veer said that its Western form is often reduced to the physical dimension, but the millennia-old practice is also mental and spiritual.

US advisor expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Libya after talks with Egyptian FM

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the situation in Libya.

Uganda conservationists increase efforts to protect mountain gorillas

As Uganda battles a deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus, conservationists are increasing efforts to protect the country's mountain gorillas. The authorities say they need tourists to continue to visit the endangered primates or th

Kenya labour minister accused over Russian forced recruitment

A Kenyan family's search for opportunity has ended in tragedy and sparked serious allegations against Labour Minister Alfred Mutua.

Cape Verde fans celebrate as team’s magical World Cup start keeps going

For fans of Cape Verde's World Cup football team, the party is just getting started. The team's equalising goal against Uruguay on Sunday brought jubilation to this watch party in Brockton, Massachusetts - home to one of the largest Cape Verdean commun...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity

More than 3000 Malawian nationals deported in South Africa

More than 3000 Malawian nationals have been deported in South Africa after thousands protested earlier this year in Johannesburg and other parts of the country against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals.

Much of Europe on red alert as heatwave set to intensify

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

The stories behind the World Cup’s most eye-catching jerseys

World Cup jerseys are doing more than helping fans identify their teams. Across the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, national kits are telling stories of history, culture, art and identity.

Confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1003, including 254 deaths, DRC says

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 1003, including 254 deaths, authorities in the country said on Sunday.