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Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as President of Zambia, campaigning on a platform of economic recovery and debt restructuring. His re-election comes as the copper-rich nation faces international pressure for increased access to its natural resources.
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Reform UK is proposing to slash the welfare budget by £50 billion a year, a move that includes barring foreign nationals from benefits and cutting disability payments. The plan has drawn criticism from economists, child‑poverty campaigners and pollsters who question its feasibility and electoral appeal.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its most severe Ebola outbreak to date, with official figures indicating a death toll surpassing previous records. This public health crisis is exacerbated by the rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain.
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Hawaii has experienced significant wind and rain as Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island, narrowly missing a direct landfall which would have been the first in 34 years. The storm, which reached Category 1 strength, led to travel disruptions and one reported fatality.
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Five years after seizing power, the Taliban government in Afghanistan is facing mounting international criticism over human rights, particularly regarding women's rights, even as it pursues increased diplomatic engagement to end its isolation. Campaigners fear that growing global ties could undermine calls for improvements in the human rights situation.
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A potent 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia's Flores island early Saturday, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and widespread damage. The shallow temblor prompted mass evacuations and a now-lifted tsunami warning.
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Five years after seizing power, the Taliban in Afghanistan face persistent international isolation and growing concerns over human rights, particularly for women and girls. While some reports note improved street safety, the regime is grappling with internal challenges and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, resulting in at least five fatalities and significant damage. The shallow temblor prompted widespread evacuations and search and rescue operations.
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Record-breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding in eastern Japan, leading to multiple fatalities, power outages for tens of thousands, and the stranding of thousands of travelers. Authorities have issued evacuation orders as the region grapples with the aftermath.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK Parliament. The victory comes amid an ongoing ethics investigation and a contest largely dismissed as a stunt by major parties.
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Multiple Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have endured a multi-day siege by Israeli settlers, who have reportedly cut off essential services and blocked medical access. The incidents highlight escalating tensions and the challenges faced by Israeli forces in controlling settler activities.
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In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, arguing the war can only lead to destruction. The conflict has now entered its fifth year.