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People protest a day after the general election, following allegations of electoral irregularities in Arusha, Tanzania, Oct. 30, 2025

Tanzania's opposition criticizes 'whitewashing' of violence

A government-appointed commission reported that the 2025 post-election violence left at least 518 people dead.

Asia

Kim Jong Un grieves for his late father Kim Jong Il in the Kumsusan Memorial Palace (2011 file photo)

How North Korea exploits Christianity

Journalist Jonathan Cheng reveals how belief, ritual, and devotion protect the Kim dynasty in North Korea.

Germany

A set of house keys is given over from suited professional to a tenant.

Germany's housing crisis: Loopholes for landlords?

Renters in Germany have become easy targets for exploitation, as landlords bend and break the rules and regulations.

Europe

This picture shows a man (Anton Danici) holding a drone, on a field

Romanian start-up shifts from civilian to military drones

As the war in Ukraine continues, two Moldovan innovators are preparing to build military drones at scale in Romania.

Middle East

Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist working for the daily Al-Akhbar newspaper, reports near a destroyed bridge in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, March 22, 2026.

Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli airstrike

Amal Khalil died while she was covering Israel-Hezbollah clashes in southern Lebanon. The UN has condemned the killing.

North America

Low-angle view of US troops in camouflage cleaning their weapons

More and more US military members don't want to go to war

Since the start of the war in Iran, there's been a surge in numbers of US soldiers filing as conscientious objectors.

Latin America

Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington.

Small states unveil treaty amid war‑driven energy crisis

A coalition of non‑major fossil fuel producers meeting in Colombia is pushing a proposal to curb fossil fuel expansion.

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The turkish meyhane: more than just food and drink

A meyhane in Istanbul — it serves traditional local dishes and drinks and has a great atmosphere.

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Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

The future for Indians working in the Gulf remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.

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Hungary's election victor Peter Magyar faces major hurdles

No rule of law, no free media, Orban loyalists everywhere — how quickly can Peter Magyar bring about change?

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Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind

In Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels.

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World Malaria Day: Uganda vaccine rollout shows promise

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents

Benjamin Netanjahu (left) and Donald Trump (right) shake hands in front of US and Israeli flags in December 2025

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

In its 2025/2026 report, the human rights watchdog Amnesty International calls out "predatory behavior."

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SA Dream homes: Cape Town family home

South African interior designer Lisa-Marie Theophilus is not afraid to mix textures and prints.

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Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Scientists hope a naturally occurring molecule could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects.

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A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

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Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

A red and black humanoid robot called Lightning seen running on April 19, 2026 in Beijing

Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon

A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.

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Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?

Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.

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