Africa’s debt crisis has ‘catastrophic implications’ for the world
NY Times: Crushing obligations to foreign creditors stoke social instability in Africa.
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The bodies of six more hostages were recovered by the Israel military from Gaza.
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Ukraine mourns celebrated F-16 fighter jet ace killed by friendly fire
Tributes paid to pilot killed during Russia missile barrage.
Six hostages' bodies found in Gaza, Biden 'devastated'
US president vows Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead in Gaza.
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Police ambushed by delusional brothers believing officers were demons in 'meat suits'.
Greek authorities race to remove tonnes dead fish from Volos waters
The stench from a thick carpet of dead fish is overwhelming the residents of Volos.
Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan
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Harris wants Trump debate with mics 'on the whole time'
Harris and the former president have both agreed to a debate this month.
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Eight die as killer wolves create panic in India
Police deploying teams with drones and traps after a series of attacks on children.
Woman injures five in stabbing attack on bus in Germany
At least 40 people were on the bus travelling to a festival when the incident happened.
Privilege and lies: The wasted life of Sydney schoolgirl killer
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Judge orders X to be immediately shut down in Brazil
Move the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between Supreme Court justice and Elon Musk.
Son put mother’s body in freezer to keep collecting pension
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Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
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NSW MP Rory Amon to quit seat after child-sex charges
Amon has been hit with a string of sexual abuse charges involving children.
A father’s search for a son who didn’t want to be found
New York Times: A father's desperate search for missing son ends in bittersweet reunion.
Nasa makes discovery ‘as important as gravity’ about Earth
Scientists find ‘invisible force’ lifting up sky 240km above the planet.
Abba tell Trump to stop using their songs
Swedish group joins the list of musicians objecting to Trump's unauthorised music usage.
Mpox crisis in Congo: No vaccines, tests or treatments
New York Times: The country at the centre of a global health emergency is struggling.
UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week
The Conservatives warned this approach could leave businesses 'petrified'.
Watch: Last moments of UK schoolgirl at bus stop minutes before she's murdered
Her killer stalked her for almost an hour before launching the fatal attack.
Inquiry into ‘killer nurse’ won’t weigh key question: Is she innocent?
New York Times: Critics question evidence in Letby case, pushing for a broader inquiry.
‘Broken heart’ led to man’s death, murder accused says
Lawyer for accused murderer argues the alleged victim actually died from a broken heart.
'No place to live': Essential workers in Ibiza forced to live in tents
New York Times: As tourism soars, Ibiza's housing crisis deepens.
After dog breeder’s suspicious death, US officials search for missing puppies
Police say finding the man's European Dobermans could 'solve his homicide'.
Former skipper of superyacht in tragic sinking speaks out
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Watch: Migrant dinghy crushed by Spanish police boat
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‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffee
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