Cape Town fire destroys centuries-old structures
An “out of control” fire is ravaging South Africa’s Cape Town, destroying historic structures. Nine…
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Annalena Baerbock: The Green Party's candidate to succeed chancellor Angela Merkel | DW News
Annalena Baerbock has been named the Green party’s first ever chancellor candidate, emphasizing at a…
Many Afghans concerned as govt says it's ready for pullout
Washington’s decision to pull its troops out of #Afghanistan has been welcomed by Afghan leaders….
European Super League: Financial incentives at heart of breakaway competition
Twelve of #Europe’s most powerful clubs announced the launch of a breakaway European #SuperLeague on…
The wait is finally over! Eight of the world's best chess players are back at it!
TUNE IN @ 5PM GMT: https://youtu.be/VeRb1IRWsYc The Candidates tournament resumes on April 19 and we…
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny transferred to hospital, Russian penitentiary service announces
France said further EU sanctions on Russia could be imposed while the White House warned…
New Delhi announces week-long lockdown amid ‘critical’ Covid-19 situation
#India’s capital New #Delhi will impose a week-long #lockdown from Monday night, officials said, as…
Thousands rally to demand justice for 13yo Adam Toledo in Chicago
Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood was flooded with thousands of protesters gathered for a peace march…
Nasa to fly helicopter on Mars for the first time – BBC News
A small helicopter, the size of a chihuahua, is set to be the first to…
Australia and New Zealand return to quarantine-free travel
For the first time in over a year, people can travel to New Zealand from…
Tens of thousands flee deadly violence in Nigeria's Borno State
Clashes continued on Friday between rebel groups and national forces in the troubled Nigerian state…
Vaccine scepticism slows down roll-out
As that #vaccination drive – the biggest in history – continues, the world is approaching…
11 people dead and dozens injured after train derails north of Cairo, Egypt
11 people are dead and 98 injured in the Egyptian province of Qalyubia, north of…
‘A war on football’: Creation of breakaway Super League sparks furious reactions
The announcement by major European football clubs that they plan to join a breakaway European…
Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death enters closing arguments
Trial of the former police officer Derek Chauvin charged with the murder of Black man…