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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.

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.

Amorim 'Lost Dressing Room' as Liverpool Dream Crumbles

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim, once the frontrunner for the Liverpool job, has been dealt a brutal blow as reports emerge of a player revolt and a shattered dressing room, throwing his future into doubt and ending his Anfield prospects.

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.

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.

Global Visual Journey: This Week in 20 Photos

From Westminster's political drama to global celebrations and serene landscapes, experience the past week's most powerful moments through 20 captivating photographs curated by The Guardian.

Angie Stone sued over fatal crash aftermath

Exclusive: R&B icon Angie Stone faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a passenger tragically died fleeing her crashed car, alleging negligence led to the fatal incident.

BBC Look North's Peter Levy Announces Departure from Show

Veteran BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy has announced his decision to step down after decades as the face of regional news for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and viewers.

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.

Newsmax Sues Fox News Alleging Cable News Monopoly

Conservative broadcaster Newsmax launches a major antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, alleging coercive tactics and monopolistic practices to suppress competition in the US cable news landscape.

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.

ITV News Axed After Legal Battle, Viewers Fume

ITV News viewers were left furious after a high-stakes legal intervention prevented the airing of a major political programme. The broadcaster confirms it 'fought the law' as Ofcom is inundated with complaints.

Sean Hannity Moves Primary Residence from New York to Florida

Fox News titan Sean Hannity has officially relocated his primary residence from New York to Florida, a move experts cite as a strategic financial decision to escape New York's high-tax environment, joining a growing wave of high-profile media personalitie

Swift-Kelce Wedding: £300M Economic Boom Forecast

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's potential wedding could generate a staggering £300 million economic boost for the UK. Experts reveal how the music and sports power couple would rewrite celebrity wedding economics.

Tems Condemns Systemic Sexism in African Music

Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.

African Plume Heatwave: 30°C Forecast for UK in July

Exclusive long-range forecast predicts a major heatwave hitting the UK in mid-July, with temperatures potentially soaring to 30°C as an 'African plume' sweeps across the country. Get the full breakdown and regional outlook.

African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.

PSG & Real Madrid Plot £100m Mainoo Raid

Manchester United face a monumental battle to keep hold of teenage sensation Kobbie Mainoo, with PSG and Real Madrid reportedly preparing audacious nine-figure bids for the England midfielder.

Africa's Plan to Redraw the World Map with True Scale

The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.

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