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UK Music Legends Demand AI Protection Ahead of Trump Visit

Over 150 leading British musicians, including Sir Paul McCartney and Adele, have signed an urgent letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling for stronger legal protections against AI scraping and unauthorised use of their work, citing fears of a 'race

African Travel Dream Stalled by Visa Chaos & High Flights

The vision of seamless travel across Africa is under severe threat. Soaring airfares, complex visa requirements, and crumbling infrastructure are crippling the African Union's flagship free movement agenda, stunting economic growth and integration.

Ghana's 'African Trump' Wants Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Ghanaian politician and presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, dubbed the 'African Trump', faces fierce backlash from human rights groups after advocating for severe anti-LGBTQ legislation and praising Gambia's harsh policies.

Ghanaians Sue Trump Over 'S***hole Countries' Comments

A group of Ghanaian individuals has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit in Washington DC against former US President Donald Trump, seeking reparations for alleged defamatory remarks referring to African nations as 's***hole countries' in 2018.

African tribe faces eviction from Kent woodland home

A community from the Ewe tribe faces imminent eviction from their woodland sanctuary in Faversham, Kent, after a High Court ruling. They claim the forced removal breaches their human rights and spiritual connection to the land.

Pregnant 'Handmaid' Found in Scottish Woods

A pregnant woman, believed to be a 'handmaid' from a reclusive African tribe, has been discovered living in a makeshift shelter in the Scottish wilderness. The extraordinary find has sparked a major police investigation.

UN Warns of Imminent Famine in South Sudan

The United Nations issues a dire famine warning for South Sudan, with millions facing severe hunger due to a catastrophic combination of war, floods, and aid shortages.

Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Sign Major Disney Production Deal

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, has secured a significant first-look deal with Disney, marking a major power move in Hollywood. The deal comes as their latest project, a Beatles documentary directed by Peter Jackson, gains

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.

African Tribe's Legal Battle Over Scottish Woodland

A dramatic legal saga unfolds in the Scottish Highlands as an African tribe faces eviction from a woodland they claim as their spiritual home. Discover the new twist in this extraordinary clash of culture, land rights, and faith.

Sawalha & Colman back Palestine in celeb-led open letter

Actresses Julia Sawalha and Olivia Colman join Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffalo in signing a powerful open letter from Artists for Palestine UK, calling for an immediate ceasefire and condemning the violence in Gaza.

Elephants' heartbreaking reaction to discovering skull

Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.

Major Cyber Attack Forces African Banks Offline

A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.

TikTok Chef Fuels South Africa's Local Food Revolution

Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

Sabrina Carpenter's UK Tour Rider Sparks Artist Backlash

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter faces criticism from UK artists after her extravagant tour rider, including specific flower and snack demands, was revealed. The 'Espresso' singer's requests have been labelled 'out of touch' by local musicians struggling w

Breathtaking Photography Book Reveals the Soul of Elephants

Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.

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.

Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower

Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.

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