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Earth will get its very own 'mini-moon' which will remain in orbit for two months later this year.
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Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods?
Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse
While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.
Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices
Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939
As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict
At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel's attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.
Israeli forces kill dozens across Gaza as tanks advance deeper into Rafah
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.
More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters
This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.
Who is Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?
Israel targets top Hezbollah commander in air raid on Beirut suburb that kills 14 people and wounds 66.
How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property
Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.
Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse
Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control.
Israeli air attack on Beirut kills three as cross-border fire intensifies
Israel and Hezbollah trade intensified fire across Lebanon-Israel border as fears grow of a full-blown war.
Oprah’s Kamala Harris fundraiser: Does her support swing elections?
Oprah helped Obama win a million extra votes in 2008, and secure more funding. Could Harris benefit, too?
In Israel, some want war with Hezbollah, others are worried
Some Israelis celebrated the killing, maiming that happened in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.
China to ‘gradually resume’ seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima row
Beijing had called release of treated radioactive water 'a major nuclear safety issue with cross-border implications'.
EU to loan Ukraine $39bn to rebuild power grid destroyed in Russian attacks
European Commission chief pledges support during visit to Kyiv, with funds to be used to bolster Ukraine's economy.
Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what’s at stake?
Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.
For Lebanon, war is coming, but not this second
Hezbollah's leader has defiant words for Israel, but what will happen and when is not clear.