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New world map that shows Africa's true size backed by UN
Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.
Countries vote at UN to back new world map that shows Africa's true size
Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.
Trump says US envoys bringing 'proposal to end war' to Russia and Ukraine
Donald Trump says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow and Kyiv with a "proposal to end the war".
Trump says US envoys will bring 'proposal to end war' to Moscow and Kyiv
Donald Trump says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow and Kyiv with a "proposal to end the war".
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Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian drone has struck the headquarters of Ukraine's state security service (SBU), president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says
A Russian drone has struck the headquarters of Ukraine's state security service (SBU), president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Dozens die in Nigeria after inhaling toxic fumes in 'oil theft attempt'
At least 37 people have died in Nigeria while attempting to steal oil, according to an environmental group.
Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors
Social media influencer Andrew Tate has been indicted by Romanian prosecutors for allegedly trafficking minors.
Boy dies after car hit by train
A 12-year-old boy has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a train in Co Mayo, Ireland.
Boy dies after car hit by train on level crossing
A 12-year-old boy has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a train in Co Mayo, Ireland.
Two people arrested by German police over alleged arson attack on defence firm
Germany is investigating a suspected arson attack outside a defence firm in Munich, days after two sabotage attempts on the country's power grid.
Trump avoids backing UK over Falklands, saying Britain 'not there to help' in Iran
Donald Trump failed to commit to helping the UK in a potential Falkland Islands conflict - saying it was "not there to help me" in the Iran war.
FIFA accuses UEFA of launching 'smear campaign' against Gianni Infantino
FIFA has accused European football's governing body of launching a "smear campaign" against Gianni Infantino in a challenge to legal action over the aborted attempt to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
About 80 dead in migrant boat tragedy
About 80 people are confirmed to have died after a migrant boat got into difficulty off the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain's Maritime Rescue organisation has said.
About 80 confirmed dead after migrant boat gets into difficulty off Gran Canaria
About 80 people are confirmed to have died after a migrant boat got into difficulty off the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain's Maritime Rescue organisation has said.
HMRC threatened with legal action over settlement trade
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
HMRC threatened with legal action over Israeli settlement trade
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Uber has stopped its operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect – citing "a thorough review of our business" as its reason for shutting down in the former.
Maltese businessman cleared over murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
A Maltese businessman accused of being the mastermind of the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
British woman, 34, stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Portugal
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
Discovery of explosive devices at substation leads to sabotage probe
Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.
Germany probes possible acts of sabotage after explosives found at substation
Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.
Nationwide migrant protests prompt appeals for calm in Spain's North African territory
People living in Ceuta have appealed for calm ahead of migrant protests planned across Spain on Wednesday evening.
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Forecasters warn current extreme weather El Nino phenomenon to be 'exceptional'
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Pistol in lake could be linked to unsolved killings of British family
A pistol found in a lake in France is being analysed for possible links to the unsolved killings of three British family members and a French cyclist in the Alps, prosecutors have said.
Pistol in lake could be linked to unsolved killings of British family in France
A pistol found in a lake in France is being analysed for possible links to the unsolved killings of three British family members and a French cyclist in the Alps, prosecutors have said.
Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban and fine after entering car crash plea deal
Tiger Woods has entered a plea agreement to charges stemming from a car crash in Florida.