Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing he doesn’t own a house outside the country. Dangote stated he has homes only in Lagos and his hometown Kano and Lagos and rents an apartment when visiting the capital, Abuja. Despite Nigeria’s economic challenges, Forbes magazine...

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares why he doesn’t want to own a home abroad

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Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s prime minister of 15 years, has fled the country after protesters demanding that she step down stormed her residence on Monday.Ms Hasina, 76, reportedly handed over the country’s reins to the military before flying out in a helicopter to India, her strongest ally, bringing to an ignominious end her iron-fisted rule.Bangladesh, a country of 160 million people, plunged into turmoil in late June when Ms Hasina’s government launched a crackdown on mainly student protesters demanding the rollback of a contentious quota system for government jobs. The crackdown saw dozens of protesters killed, many more injured and thousands...

Sheikh Hasina: The woman who ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist for 15 years

 Turkey on Wednesday filed a request with a U.N. court to join South Africa’s lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, the foreign minister said.Turkey's ambassador to the Netherlands, accompanied by a group of Turkish legislators, submitted a declaration of intervention to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. With the development, Turkey, one of the fiercest critics of Israel’s actions in Gaza, becomes the latest nation seeking to participate in the case. Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua and Libya have also asked to join the case, as have Palestinian officials. The court’s decision on their requests is still...

Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

ANKARA (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan said. Turkey is now mediating talks between the east African...

Somalia, Ethiopia to Resume Talks on Port Deal Under Turkish Mediation, Ankara Says

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened military intervention in Israel in a move to stop its war in Gaza as Palestinian casualties mount and Israel faces mounting aggression by Islamic extremists.

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to invade Israel over war in Gaza as regional tensions grow

A US court has convicted a Mozambican former finance minister over a 10-year-old conspiracy that triggered the worst economic crisis in his home country since independence. Manuel Chang was found guilty of accepting pay-offs through US banks for approving secret loans. The loans were intended to pay for a fleet...

Mozambique ex-minister guilty of one of Africa's biggest scandals

Turkey invaded part of Cyprus in 1974 and claimed it as an independent territory for the Turkish ethnic population, going on to rename areas of the island and destroy historical sites.

Turkey's invasion threats should be taken 'very seriously': Cyprus official

PARIS (Reuters) - The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers. China, who were the last team apart from the U.S. to top the standings when...

Olympics-United States Top Medals Table at End of Paris Olympics

LONDON (Reuters) -An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stabbing in London's Leicester Square on Monday, police said in a statement, adding that a man had been arrested at the scene of the attack. The police said they did not believe the stabbing was terror-related. The girl's mother, 34,...

Eleven-Year-Old Girl Stabbed in London's Leicester Square

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BRASILIA (Reuters) -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has requested a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva amid tensions over a contested election, a Brazilian source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Venezuela's Maduro asks for phone call with Lula, says source

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other's ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist governments.

Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in

Travel warnings are on the rise after escalating unrest and violent riots across the UK, which have been ongoing for over a week. The U.S. State Department has issued a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” travel advisory for the United Kingdom due to the heightened threat of terrorism. While travel advisories for the UK aren’t uncommon, this one highlights the ongoing concerns related to both terrorism risks and recent unrest in the region.

U.S. Issues New Travel Alert for the UK Amid Escalating Unrest: What You Need to Know

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Norway has requested to buy 16 of Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.

Norway to purchase HIMARS from Lockheed Martin, snubbing Hanwha

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Armed men backed by farmers in trucks and tractors attacked Indigenous people reclaiming land in Brazil's farming state of Mato Grosso do Sul at the weekend, injuring 11 of them, government officials and a rights group said on Monday.

Farmers attack Indigenous people reclaiming land in Brazil

The K-pop group WHIB has been engaging with fans around the world through their global fan meet-up tour, and they recently visited Jakarta for the first time since their debut, winning over the hearts of local fans. From August 9th to 11th, WHIB held a fan meet-up event titled "WHIB...

Group WHIB captivates fans in Jakarta during their first global fan meet-up tour

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Indonesia Holds First Cabinet Meeting in Planned New Capital, Nusantara

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in his planned new capital, Nusantara, on Monday, as the outgoing leader seeks to...

Indonesia Holds First Cabinet Meeting in Planned New Capital, Nusantara

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