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Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic
Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to seek second term
By tradition, the WTO chooses its director general by consensus, with all member countries having to approve a candidate. Last July, African nations at the WTO proposed Okonji-Iweala's name for second term.
Ryan Routh, the suspect in apparent second Trump assassination attempt, charged with gun crimes
A day after an apparent second assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump, the suspect in the incident has been charged by a federal court with gun crimes. Officials close to the matter say the investigation into the suspect, 58 year-old Ryan Routh, is ongoing.
Germany reintroduces border control to curb illegal immigration
The border controls with Germany's fellow Schengen area countries is testing European unity.
Russian foreign minister accuses US of impeding UN Resolutions on Gaza ceasefire deal
After speaking with his Egyptian counterpart, Russia's foreign minister accused the US of blocking UN Security Council resolutions on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Sergey Lavrov also described the US-sponsored resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan as 'an empty piece of paper'.
Stage play ‘Iloya’ in Lagos highlights the realities of migration
The play is Segun LafUp Ogundipe’s way of addressing the issue of talent drain in Africa and the possible alternatives for survival.
Mbappé trains with Real Madrid ahead of his first UEFA Champions League game with the club
25 year-old French striker Kylian Mbappé trained with Real Madrid on Monday, before his first UEFA Champions League Game with the club. Madrid are to take on VfB Stuttgart in the Spanish capital on Tuesday, as they seek a 16th European crown.
Haitians find solidarity at church after week of false pet-eating claims
Trump’s 2024 campaign has focused heavily on illegal immigration, often referencing in his speeches crimes committed by migrants. He argues immigrants are responsible for driving up crime and drug abuse in the United States and taking resources from American citizen
Brazil: Hundreds march to support religious freedom as intolerance rises
Practitioners from different religious groups marched on Sunday in Copacabana, Brazil, for greater religious tolerance. The state of Rio is home to one quarter of the practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions against whom a surge of intolerance has been reported.
Stunning underground cistern draws tens of thousands of tourists a day in Istanbul
Situated 20 meters (65 ft.) below ground, the cavernous and structure is a relic of past civilizations.