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Pregnant Brit gets 10 years in Congo cocaine case

Bella Hennessy, a 31-year-old British mother, has been sentenced to 10 years in a Congolese prison after being caught with 2kg of cocaine while heavily pregnant, exposing the grim reality of international drug trafficking operations.

Howe dodges Wissa AFCON questions amid club-country row

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about Yoane Wissa's potential Africa Cup of Nations departure, setting up a club-versus-country battle that could derail the Magpies' season.

Gaza's Humanitarian Catastrophe: The Human Cost

As the Gaza conflict persists, the devastating human toll extends beyond immediate casualties to encompass a collapsing healthcare system, psychological trauma, and the erosion of fundamental human dignity.

Widow faces second burial as Hamas withholds body

Ela, an Israeli widow, endures unimaginable torment as she awaits her husband's remains from Hamas, having already held one funeral with an empty coffin. Her children face the trauma of saying goodbye twice.

Gaza aid crisis deepens as crossings remain closed

Critical humanitarian situation escalates in Gaza as vital aid routes remain blocked and Israeli bombardment continues, leaving civilians in desperate need of food, water and medical supplies.

ISIS butchers slaughter 19 in Congo village massacre

Islamic State militants have launched a horrific overnight assault on a remote Congolese village, murdering 19 civilians in cold blood and burning homes to the ground in the latest bloody escalation of central Africa's terror crisis.

Hamas returns hostage bodies as Trump threatens action

In a grim development, Hamas has handed over the remains of Israeli hostages while former US President Donald Trump threatens forceful action against the terrorist organisation if they fail to return all bodies to grieving families.

Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages

In a sobering development, Hamas has transferred the bodies of four Israeli hostages back to Israel, with authorities confirming identities after forensic examination. The tragic return marks another painful chapter in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Prince Harry's charity accused of 'neocolonialism'

The Duke of Sussex faces serious allegations as African Parks, the conservation charity he presides over, stands accused of human rights abuses and 'fortress conservation' tactics by a Congolese ministry.

Expert: Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Could Trigger Wider War

A leading conflict specialist reveals how the proposed Gaza ceasefire might inadvertently spark a devastating regional war, with analysis of Hamas's strategic calculations and Israel's precarious position.

Israel-Hamas Deal: Hostages to Be Released Monday

In a dramatic development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary ceasefire that will see hostages released starting Monday. The breakthrough comes after weeks of intense diplomatic efforts and mounting international pressure.

Israel Marks Two Years Since Hamas Attack

As Israel commemorates the second anniversary of the devastating October 7 Hamas attacks, the nation stands united in grief and reflection. Discover how communities are honouring the victims and the ongoing impact on regional security.

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