How World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in Africa
As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.
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The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK…
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Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.
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China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
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Trump’s proposed 250ft Washington arch clears key planning hurdle
NCPC gives preliminary approval to plan for skyline-altering arch despite overwhelming public oppositionDonald Trump’s…
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New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.
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Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes
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Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments
Gillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on GazaA…
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Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
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‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single
Hollywood actor signs recording deal with Decca after decades of composing pieces inspired by his Welsh…
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Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children
Ministers consider bringing e-cigarette laws in line with tobacco as data shows 20% of teenagers have tried vapingVapes…
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DJ and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Presenter, 77, says ‘for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast’ as he shares diagnosis received in…
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England v India: Fourth T20 highlights
England v India, Fourth T20. Another day-night clash at the County Ground
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Guehi could miss Norway game with hamstring injury
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
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Wally Funk, aviation pioneer and oldest woman to go into space, dies at 87
Trailblazing pilot was denied opportunity to become Nasa astronaut but made history on Blue Origin flight in 2021Wally…
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Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quartetfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
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France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele…
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UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a…
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Eight charged with murder conspiracy over alleged White House UFC attack plot
Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in JuneEight men were…
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France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World…
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NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
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Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
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How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
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Syria says cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus arrested
Explosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.