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Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
An Israeli strike has destroyed a building in central Beirut, as missiles continue to hit areas far from where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group has its strongest presence.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chad's military launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region, a local fishermen's leader has told the BBC.
Ghana counts on your leadership to resolve xenophobic violence – Ablakwa tells Ramaphosa
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed confidence in the leadership of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will face a deficit of missiles it is using to fight Russia due to the war in the Middle East.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
US President Donald Trump is expected to bring a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week.
France confirms first hantavirus case
An American and a French national who have returned to their home countries, having left a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, have tested positive, authorities say.
France confirms first hantavirus case
An American and a French national who have returned to their home countries having left a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus have tested positive, authorities say. In total seven cases of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius have been confirmed, with two other cases suspected, the World Health Organizati...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to address nation over scandal threatening his job
President Cyril Ramaphosa was set to address South Africans on Monday evening after a court revived impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of foreign cash from a sofa on his ranch.
At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
At least 15 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of people sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations continuing, officials have said.
US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk ‘very low’
Eighteen Americans evacuated from a cruise ship after possible exposure to hantavirus are being closely monitored by health officials, as authorities maintain the risk to the public remains "very, very low".
US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk ‘very low’
Eighteen Americans evacuated from a cruise ship after possible exposure to hantavirus are being closely monitored by health officials, as authorities maintain the risk to the public remains "very, very low".
An unbearable rotting stench is plaguing an LA neighbourhood
On any typical day, Alexis Sicairos and his girlfriend have a line of patrons waiting to order a banana buzz latte or a cloud matcha at their Los Angeles coffee stand. But now, the street corner where they sit is largely empty.