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Iran’s national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup
They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.
South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun
South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.
Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors.
Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs
Since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran four months ago, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit energy and fertilizer supplies across the globe. In Egypt, farmers are barely getting by.
United States seeks to re-establish ties with countries in Sahel region
Top military officials on Thursday warned a Senate committee that extremist groups had expanded their operational capacity in the region.
Madagascar opposition moves to oust military leader in constitutional challenge
Political tension is rising in Madagascar, where a leading opposition lawmaker says he has asked the country’s top court to remove President Michael Randrianirina over alleged constitutional violations.
Ex-South African president to appeal order to proceed with graft trial
A judge on Thursday ruled that the decades-long case against Jacob Zuma and French defence company, Thales, should go ahead.
Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as death toll rises
Health officials are racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 65 people have died and hundreds more are suspected to be infected.
Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages
Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.
King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party
King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.