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Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave

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South Africa has declared Israel’s charge d’affaires persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic ...

Cocoa growers rue 'curse of brown gold'

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For 30 years, he has been growing cocoa and is typical of the smallholders who have been the backbone in making the west African country the world's leading producer ...

Uganda's Quidditch players have global dreams

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Far from the legendary skies above Hogwarts school, a young woman chased a " Golden Snitch" highlighting how the craze for Harry Potter's favourite sport, Quidditch, ...

South Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies

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Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey " Dubai-style" cookies have become the must-have dessert in South Korea - with the rush for the snacks even prompting ...

What happens when a city decides to love one cat too much

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After his basket was stolen, Kanyon the cat gained something better: endless snacks, toys and fans - a small story that captures why Istanbul is famously known as ...

Watch VideoAlcaraz matches Borg record as Sabalenka survives Melbourne scare

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Carlos Alcaraz continues his dominant run at the Australian Open, matching a record set by Bjorn Borg as he sweeps into the last 16.

Trump threatens 200% French wine tariff after 'Board of Peace' snub

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Donald Trump has issued a stark warning of 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne following France's refusal to join his controversial 'Board of Peace', originally ...

Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers

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Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger ...

K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April

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BTS, the K-pop megastars, are set to embark on their highly-anticipated world tour in April 2026, marking their return after a four-year hiatus. With 79 performances ...

Rubio was called a sell-out, then he won on Venezuela

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Reared in the Cuban exile community of Miami, Marco Rubio grew up dreaming of the downfall of Havana's communists and, since entering politics, dedicated himself ...

Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as death toll rises

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Iranian security forces have now killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, after 10 days of demonstrations that began in late December

Trump irks Colombian president, calling him a druglord

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro fiercely rejects Donald Trump's accusations of drug trafficking and military threats.

'That's enough': Greenland PM reacts to Trump threats

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Donald Trump's comments on Greenland have sparked a diplomatic firestorm, raising serious questions about sovereignty, national security, and the ethics of annexation. ...

'Tuna King' pays record $3.2 million for bluefin in Tokyo

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a Japanese sushi mogul breaks records at a New Year auction, buying a bluefin tuna for $3.2 million, sparking discussions on marine conservation.

Junk foods ads banned from UK TV and online

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The UK is rolling out new regulations this Monday to ban junk food ads during daytime television and online, aiming to combat escalating childhood obesity rates. ...

Hello 2026, goodbye 2025

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World welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

Booming bear meat demand amid record attacks in Japan

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With a record number of bear attacks in Japan this year leading to thirteen fatalities, demand for bear meat is skyrocketing. Discover how this unexpected trend ...

Lagos elevates Nigerian graffiti at street mural festival

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It also offers a chance to add colour to the concrete jungle that more than 20 million Nigerians call home, with works featuring expansive cityscapes, kaleidoscopic ...

Seniors fight loneliness with tea and tango

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All gloom was left outside as pensioners bustled into a room in Liverpool's centuries-old town hall for a tea dance, a lively antidote to getting older in Britain. ...

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

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When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still ...

Unknown Renoir painting scores big

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A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for 1.8 million euros at a Paris auction on this week, the ...

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

World's largest natural walnut forest thins away

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Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts - an ancient pastime and economic ...

Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe

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Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip ...

Bollywood battles paid reviews and fake sale claims

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India's $60-billion Bollywood industry is facing a deepening credibility crisis, as insiders warn that manipulated film reviews and inflated box office numbers are ...