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King Charles returns to London for further cancer treatment

British King Charles returns to London for what is widely expected to be further treatment following his cancer diagnosis.

How winners are selected - Grammys’ CEO

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Grammys snub sparked widespread disappointment and frustration among fans and the Nigerian music community.

Intense fighting in northern Gaza Strip has ended - Israeli defence minister

The intensive fighting by the Israeli armed forces in the north of Gaza Strip has ended, according to the Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant.

Israel faces ICJ after South Africa accuses it of genocide

Israel on Thursday faces accusations of genocide over the war in Gaza before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague.

11 miners trapped in Zimbabwe's gold mine collapse

Authorities on Friday said 11 subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe’s Redwing Mine, 270 kilometers west of the capital Harare.

The world should prepare for next pandemic - UN chief

The COVID-19 pandemic affected hundreds of millions of lives, caused millions of deaths and inflicted devastating impacts on humanity.

Israel plans to flood Gaza strip tunnels with seawater

Israel has assembled a system of large pumps with which it could flood the extensive tunnel network of the Islamist movement Hamas under the Gaza Strip with seawater, according to media reports.

Biden to skip UN Climate conference kickoff in Dubai, White House schedule confirms

The U.S. official White House schedule reports that President Joe Biden will not be attending the kick off of the UN Climate Change Conference later this week in Dubai.

Israel to release another 42 Palestinian women, children from prison

After their release, the Palestinians are to return to the places where they previously lived, for example in the West Bank or East Jerusalem.

89,000 women, girls murdered across the globe in 2022 - United Nations

The United Nations on Thursday said that around 89,000 women and girls were killed in 2022 across the globe.

Israel-Hamas conflict has gone beyond war to become terrorism – Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians with family in Gaza and said the conflict had gone beyond war to become “terrorism”.

Ceasefire agreement with Israel to be announced in coming hours - Hamas official

A Hamas official said Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement with Israel would be announced in the coming hours in Qatar.

U.S., China to resume military to military communication - Biden

The U.S. and China will resume military-to-military communication after a long period of radio silence, according to U.S. President Joe Biden.

ABU, Nairobi varsity collaborate on exchange of scholars to bolster research

Umar added that both institutions agreed on the use of each other’s facilities subject to adequate prior notice and convenience.

Israel, US compiling list of foreigners to leave Gaza Strip – Hamas

Israel’s refusal to cease fire for several hours prevented two female hostages with Russian citizenship from being released – Hamas.

Israel announces 4 hour window for civilians in north Gaza to flee to south region

Israel’s army has said that it is giving civilians in northern Gaza another window to flee to the southern region of the coastal strip.

Ex-Guinea junta leader recaptured after escaping from prison

Moussa Dadis Camara launched a coup on Dec. 23, 2008, and became the leader of the military government.

UN chief ‘horrified’ by strike on ambulance convoy in Gaza

Renewing his appeals for a humanitarian ceasefire, the secretary-general underscored that international humanitarian law must be respected.

Survivors says King Charles’ regret for colonial abuses in Kenya not enough

Survivors of colonial-era abuses on Wednesday criticised Britain’s King Charles over failure to issue a full apology or propose reparations on his second day visit to Kenya.

American couple escape death penalty after pleading guilty to maltreating Ugandan boy

A United States couple previously charged in Uganda with aggravated torture and child trafficking pleaded guilty on Tuesday to lesser charges and will now pay a range of fines of up to 105 million shillings ($28,000), according to a court ruling.