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Pope Leo XIV backs UK-Mauritius deal returning Chagos Islands
”All peoples, even the smallest and weakest, must be respected by the powerful in their identity and rights, particularly the right to live on their land; no one can be forced into exile,” Pope Leo said.
Kenyans rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Protesters denounced the scale of the humanitarian crisis. Activist Shakira Wafula said: “The genocide in Palestine has to stop. Children are dying, women are suffering.
Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills 19, Health Ministry says
Among the 19 killed were four journalists including 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who had worked for The Associated Press since the start of the war.
WATCH: Kyiv holds ceremonies for Independence Day and fallen soldiers
Ukraine marked Independence Day on Sunday, three and a half years after the start of Russia’s invasion, with commemorative events held in central Kyiv.
More than 2,800 swimmers cross continents in Istanbul’s Bosphorus event
Thousands of swimmers crossed the Bosphorus on Sunday as Istanbul hosted the 37th Intercontinental Swimming Race, an annual event linking Asia and Europe in open water.
Over 500,000 in Gaza at risk as hunger deaths rise to 289
Eight more people in Gaza have died from famine and malnutrition, Gaza health authorities said on Sunday. That brings the total number of hunger-related deaths in the enclave since the start of the war with Israel 22 months ago to 289, including 115 children.
World military bands unite at Moscow’s Spasskaya tower festival
Twenty-seven teams from 10 countries are taking part this year, including from Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe.
Libya’s North-West votes amid security concerns
Polls there were delayed for a week due to security concerns, following an attack on an electoral commission facility in one of the areas.
Nigeria Air Force rescues 76 kidnap victims in Katsina raid
The release of the captives took place during a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina State.
Sudanese officials assess Khartoum’s readiness for government return
In a significant step toward reestablishing control, two of Sudan’s top officials visited the capital on Saturday to evaluate security and infrastructure repairs, signaling the government's intent to end its 16-month exile in Port Sudan and return to Khartoum by October.