Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

More than 200 unarmed civilians have been killed in a cluster of villages in Sudan over three days by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that is involved in a brutal conflict with the military, a local rights group has said. The Emergency Lawyers network said the attacks happened in al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat towards the…

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UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing and recruiting children

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing and recruiting children

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid. Volker Türk said in a statement Tuesday that his office “confirmed cases of summary execution of children by M23 after they entered the…

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Lebanon reiterates demand for complete Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon reiterates demand for complete Israeli withdrawal

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The Lebanese leadership has reiterated its demand for a complete withdrawal of the Israeli army from Lebanon, after Israel refused to leave some positions…

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BSM sets up a new Maritime Training Centre in Ghana

BSM sets up a new Maritime Training Centre in Ghana

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a Germany-based provider of ship management services, has announced the opening of its new Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in Ghana, further strengthening its position in the region. The new MTC is located in the Regional Maritime University (RMU) campus in Accra, the country’s capital. It is the sixth institution of its…

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Posts claiming Macron ‘ignored’ Modi at AI summit share out-of-context clip

Posts claiming Macron ‘ignored’ Modi at AI summit share out-of-context clip

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-hosted a global AI summit in Paris in February but posts claiming the former “ignored” his counterpart share out-of-context footage. While the short clip appears to show Macron oblivious to Modi’s handshake attempt, a longer video shows them walking together just moments prior. “Modi royally…

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Hair: ‘It’s just thrown away but it’s gold’

Hair: ‘It’s just thrown away but it’s gold’

Zeeshan Ali has been a drag artist for 10 years and has taken his show all over India. Central to his performance is a collection of around 45 wigs. “It’s an alter of identity, helping me transition from my everyday self into exaggerated, glamorous or whimsical characters. The right wig makes me feel more authentic…

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Argentine judge finds sufficient evidence to charge ex-President with committing gender violence

Argentine judge finds sufficient evidence to charge ex-President with committing gender violence

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that sufficient evidence exists to proceed with formal charges against Argentina’s former President Alberto Fernández for committing violence against former first lady Fabiola Yáñez. Fernández stands accused of causing “minor and serious injuries, aggravated by having been committed in a context of gender violence…

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Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say

Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Government airstrikes targeting rebels in Nigeria’s northwest after an attack on a police division killed several civilians, authorities said Monday. The Nigerian air force did not disclose the number of civilians killed in the Safana area of Katsina state but spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa said in a statement that an investigation was…

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