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Pix of the Day: July 8, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
BRICS summit ends on health issues and role of global south countries
Brazil hosted the second and final day of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Small boat crossings by migrants in northern France on the rise
From the start of the year, over 20,000 men, women, and children have made it to the United Kingdom – which is 7,000 more than during the equivalent period in 2024. At least 15 individuals have perished while trying to cross.
Amnesty denounces ‘climate of terror’ as Guinea junta steps up disappearances
Guinea's military authorities have tried hard to silence demands for elections and a return to civilian rule
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
“And getting millions to download a new app is no small feat, to say the least,” Goldman added.
AI videos falsely show Kenyan President resigning following deadly protests
”I am tired, and I have accepted that I have failed to rule this country. 2027 is too far. I have accepted it is one term," the AI-generated Ruto said in the video.
Russian minister found dead hours after being dismissed
The Kremlin did not give a reason for the firing of Roman Starovoit, who served as transport minister since May 2024. A criminal probe was launched into the death, and investigators saw suicide as the most likely cause, according to the investigation agency
Trump says to impose 25-pct tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other countries
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, beginning Aug.
Cairo telecom fire injures 14, disrupts internet nationwide
The blaze broke out in an equipment room of Telecom Egypt and led to a temporary disruption of telecom services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement
More than 1,200 migrants arrive in Crete amid influx from Libya
At least 1,200 migrants have been detained in the Greek islands of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days following a surge in arrivals from Libya.