Rural Kenyans power West’s AI revolution. Now they want more
Labelling data for international AI companies has become a hustle for young Kenyans. Now, they dream of designing too.
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How Israel’s flooding of Gaza’s tunnels will impact freshwater supply
Pumping of seawater will contaminate underground freshwater and ruin the conditions of life in Gaza, experts say.
Shooting war: Gaza’s visual storytellers under ‘blatant’ attack
The strip's photojournalists, videographers and camera operators are paying the ultimate price for their work.
‘Love of my life’: Shot dead, waiting for her husband in the West Bank
Ahed Emtair was shot by Israeli forces during a raid near Hebron in the occupied West Bank.
Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act?
South Africa's stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.
The French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’
What was once a one-way street heading north is now a two-lane highway with some people heading south out of France.
‘Dining table amputation’: How an Israeli bomb took Ahed Bseiso’s leg
Ahed Bseiso underwent a painful and traumatic procedure inside her besieged home following an Israeli shelling attack.
West Bank human shield describes ‘100 breathless minutes’ held by Israel
Weeks after his ordeal, the trauma of living through nearly two hours of terror are still evident on this survivor.
‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods
Survivors say the government is yet to offer full compensation for the flooding that happened almost 10 years ago.
The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’
A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.
In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor
Sierra Leone’s poorest communities have long been prey to human traffickers. Climate change is making things worse.
Cracks in Indian opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections
Two key opposition leaders have walked out of the Congress-led alliance, dealing it a big blow.
Tractors on TikTok: Europe’s farmers send a loud pre-election message
Five months before the European Parliament elections, angry EU farmers are honking to be heard.
‘Thrown like animals’: Georgians identify victims in Stalin’s mass graves
Under Stalin, thousands were executed. Now, victims’ families and experts are trying to heal a national trauma.
Twenty-four hours on a Mediterranean rescue ship – from Mayday to rescue
The volunteers of Humanity 1 race against time on every mission they take to save the lives of those stranded at sea.
Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream
Tanzanian opposition has sought constitutional reforms for 30 years but questions remain about whether they can succeed.
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City
'Speak your thoughts loudly and without considering the consequences,' says the artist.
‘Like a mafia’: Israeli settlers, forces squeeze Palestinian shepherds out
Palestinian farmers face increasing violence and harassment from settlers backed by Israeli forces.
The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go
Women shoulder the worst effects of rising water in the Indian delta, highlighting key lessons on climate resilience.
‘This court is a failure’: Palestinians in Gaza decry ICJ’s interim ruling
Palestinians in Gaza say they need a lasting ceasefire; aid amid continued Israeli bombardment is not enough.