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Uganda halts tourism after alleged tourist abduction

Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.

New 'Zombie Wasp' Species Discovered In Ecuador

In a chilling discovery from Ecuador, scientists have identified a new genus of parasitic wasp that performs a real-life horror show, hijacking a spider's body to use as a protective 'zombie puppet' for its young.

NZ Dad's Plea For Kids After Police Shooting Horror

Tom Phillips, a New Zealand father, issues a chilling public plea for the return of his three children, missing for over two years, following a violent shooting incident in Maramarua that left three police officers injured. The desperate search continues

Joseph Kony Faces ICC for LRA War Crimes

Notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony has made a historic first appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing a litany of charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by his Lord's Resistance Army.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Flesh-Eating Wasps Invade New York and Oregon

Exclusive: Invasive 'flesh-eating' wasp species, the invasive horntail, is spreading alarmingly across New York and Oregon. Scientists warn of ecological devastation and urgent public vigilance as this parasitic insect threatens native ecosystems.

Uganda Opens Pioneering mRNA Vaccine Facility

Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa

A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.

Pope Condemns Child Exploitation in Uganda

In a powerful address during his African tour, Pope Francis denounced the 'ugly darkness' of child exploitation in Uganda, urging society to protect its most vulnerable members.

Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.

California's Red-Legged Frog Makes Historic Comeback

In a landmark victory for conservation, the iconic California red-legged frog has been successfully reintroduced to its native habitat in the Sierra Nevada, marking its return after a two-decade absence due to catastrophic population decline.

Trump Linked to Alleged $1M Bribe Offer to Uganda's Leader

Explosive court documents allege former President Donald Trump, through associate Kilmar A. Garcia, attempted to bribe Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with $1 million to secure business deals for his Chinese partners, raising serious legal and diplomati

US deports Ugandan asylum seeker, igniting diplomatic row

Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.

US court reinstates wolf protections across western states

A US federal court has reinstated protections for grey wolves across most western states, halting controversial hunting seasons. The ruling cites failure by wildlife agencies to prove hunts wouldn't threaten recovery efforts.

Rare Red Panda Cub Born at Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrates the birth of a rare and endangered red panda cub, the first in over ten years, marking a significant victory for their vital breeding programme.

Rare Red Panda Cub Debuts at Edinburgh Zoo

A rare and endangered red panda cub has made its first public appearance at Edinburgh Zoo, marking a significant victory for a vital European breeding programme aimed at saving the species from extinction.

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