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Gunmen kill at least 11 people at Afghanistan picnic spot
At least 11 people are known to have died after gunmen targeted civilians at a picnic spot in western Afghanistan.
Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The White House has unveiled plans for a gold-accented giant victory arch dubbed the "Arc de Trump", that Donald Trump wants built in the nation's capital.
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. It is the first time the organisation has recorded such results.
Rapper Offset injured in shooting near Florida casino, officials say
The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos rapper, but his exact condition is unknown.
Rights group accuses UAE of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war
A leading international rights organisation has accused the United Arab Emirates of acting as a critical recruitment hub and transit point for foreign mercenaries. The fighters are allegedly deploying to Sudan to support a paramilitary group accused of widespread atrocities. Human Rights Watch released a comprehensive...
DR Congo appeals to FIFA for World Cup ticket refunds amid Ebola travel restrictions
A diplomatic and logistical crisis triggered by a sudden regional Ebola outbreak is threatening to overshadow a historic sporting milestone for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Leopards are returning to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 1974. However, a public health emergency declared by the World...
Trump blocks bipartisan housing bill over Senate failure to pass voter ID law
President Donald Trump has said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law in protest over the US senate's failure to pass voter ID legislation.
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
Clive Davis, one of the most influential music executives in the history of rock and pop, has died at the age of 94.
Iran defiant as Trump vows ‘entire country’ could be taken out if no deal reached by tonight
The Middle East conflict entered a volatile new phase on Tuesday as the U.S. President Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face “complete demolition” of its national infrastructure. With a deadline set for 8:00 p.m. ET (midnight GMT Wednesday), the President warned that “the...
UK Wireless Festival sponsorship withdrawals highlight high cost of Kanye West controversy for global brands
The sudden withdrawal of multi-billion dollar sponsors from the United Kingdom’s premier rap festival serves as a stark case study in the modern “reputational risk” economy. While the entertainment industry has historically leaned into controversy to drive ticket sales, the rapid-fire exit of global beverage titans sug...
German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has been accused of double standards, after he revealed he and his husband had become parents using a surrogate mother in the US.
Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes.