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Jeanette revives cult film anthem “Por qué te vas” in Cannes event
Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.
Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo highlights challenge of containing rare strain
Nita Bharti, associate professor of biology at Penn State, studies Ebola and says the death toll is probably much higher than we currently believe because it took longer to identify the outbreak and that allowed it to spread faster.
Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown
Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport on Wednesday.
Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province
Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.
Fear and grief in Rwampara as Ebola cases surge in DRC
In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, silence hung heavy over the general hospital as healthcare workers in full protective suits carried bodies into disinfected coffins.
DR Congo appeals for global help as new Ebola outbreak spreads
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak, as medical teams establish quarantine zones in densely populated communities amid fears the virus could spread rapidly.
France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks
Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness about the species and support long-term breeding efforts
Malian refugees in Mauritania bear deep physical and psychological scars
For thousands of displaced families, returning home will depend on lasting peace and improved security in their communities.