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Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
A 13-year-old boy was killed after part of a fountain collapsed in Salamanca province, northwestern Spain, during the country's World Cup victory celebrations.
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo Wengui, once believed to be one of China's richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the US for running a billion-dollar scam.
India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns
India has asked WhatsApp to pause the rollout of a new feature that would let users chat using unique usernames, saying it could increase online fraud and phishing scams.
‘Time for him to pay’ – Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president’s appeal fails
Writer E Jean Carroll has asked a judge to order Donald Trump to pay the $5m (£3.7m) in damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her in a civil case three years ago.
Iraq’s oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion
Iraq's oil minister said on Tuesday that agreements signed between the oil ministry and U.S. companies during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the U.S. were estimated at $200 billion.
Ghana’s Black Volta gold mine standoff: How a $100m transaction ended up in London’s courts
In the far northwest of Ghana, near the border with Burkina Faso, sits one of West Africa's most promising undeveloped gold deposits. It has never poured a single ounce commercially. Yet the Black Volta Gold Project has become the centre of a cross-continental legal fight, one that now runs through an international arb...
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pushing company employees to ditch their usual suit and tie for more casual attire, featuring T-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Laws won’t stop abuse if homes keep raising boys to dominate women — Zuwera Ibrahimah
Before the passage of laws to protect women and children can achieve their intended impact, societies must first transform the values and attitudes that normalise abuse, says the Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah. The legislator advocated the stance at the West Africa Female Parliamentari...
GSS survey reveals wide variations in non-standard food measurements across Ghana
A new survey by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that non-standard measurement units such as olonka, cups, buckets, bundles and heaps remain widely used in Ghana’s food markets and households, despite significant differences in their actual weights across the country. The findings are contained in the S...
New charges for son of Norway’s crown princess on trial for rape
Prosecutors in Norway have charged the son of Norway's crown princess with reckless behaviour and violating a restraining order a month after he went on trial for rape and dozens of other alleged offences.
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup.