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Something called the "wildfire paradox" tries to make sense of why Earth is burning
Earth.com
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Wildfire headlines can feel all over the place. One summer brings walls of flames putting millions of people in danger. The next brings lots of fires, but very few near humans. This is called the “wildfire paradox.” Here’s the twist: the planet...
Scholars laud China's human rights progress
China Daily
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China's progress in protecting human rights offers valuable insights for the Global South in developing governance models suited to their own national conditions, scholars from China and Africa say. They made the remark at a readers' forum on Xi...
Trump expands deportation deals as more countries agree to take migrants
Fox News
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Fox News’ Madison Scarpino reports on migrant deportation flights departing from ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ The Heritage Foundation's Lora Ries joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss the Trump administration’s lawsuit against a sanctuary city. NEWYou can now...
World News | Ugandans Criticise Deal with Trump Administration to Accept US Deportees
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Kampala [Uganda], August 27 (ANI): Ugandans have criticised an agreement with United States President Donald Trump's administration to receive deportees from the US, questioning the absence of parliamentary approval and suggesting the deal is...
Nigeria Has The Biggest Military Service Ready Population in Africa
24/7 Wall St.
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August 26, 2025
Key Points Out of the whole of the African continent, Nigeria stands as the most populous nation by far With more than 90 million Nigerians fit for military service, Nigeria dominates its regional rivals in this aspect Although Nigeria might not...
How Trump’s 'deportation campaign' is reshaping ties with Africa
Modern Ghana
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Some African nations are striking deals to take in migrants deported from the United States. Others are refusing. The split shows how Trump's policy is reshaping Washington's ties with the continent – and raises the question of whether these...
TNLA waives immunity of MPs to face criminal charges
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 27, 2025
TNLA has removed legal shield from two lawmakers, enabling court trials | Photo Alan By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Tuesday waived the immunities of two of its members clearing the way for them to face...
When Aid Fails in Uganda
FairPlanet
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The escalation of conflict in eastern DRC has driven thousands into Uganda’s Kyangwali settlement, where dwindling humanitarian funding and World Food Programme ration cuts have left over half the population without assistance. Refugees with...
I visited every country in the world using only public transport and no planes - this is how much it cost me
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
A British adventurer has shared the extraordinary story of how he became the first person to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight. Instead of hopping on planes, Graham Hughes, from Liverpool, used buses, trains,...
US immigrant population declines for first time in half a century, research shows
LAist - California
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August 21, 2025
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. For the first time in more than 50 years, the...
Africa’s millionaire population to grow 65%
New Business Ethiopia
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August 26, 2025
Africa’s millionaire population is projected to grow by 65% over the next decade, according to the newly published Africa Wealth Report 2025. The continent is currently home to 25 billionaires, 348 centi-millionaires, and 122,500 millionaires — a...
Uganda senior official denies agreement reached with US to take deportees
Just the News
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August 21, 2025
Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs is denying a media report that his country had agreed to take in deportees from the U.S., saying they lacked the facilities to accommodate them. "To the best of my knowledge we have not reached such an...
The umpire who picked a side: John Roberts and the death of rule of law in America
The Guardian
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August 21, 2025
Illustration: Guardian Design/Tom Williams/Getty Images On 4 March, Donald Trump delivered his epic 100-minute speech to Congress, the longest such presidential address in US history. Having finished speaking, in time-honored fashion, he walked...
Remember Cecil, shot 10 years ago by a trophy hunter? This is what happened next – and it’s good news
Discover Wildlife
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August 26, 2025
Do you remember Cecil the lion, the bold, wild and archetypally handsome big cat at Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park? With a glorious flowing mane and a royal swagger, Cecil was the star attraction at the reserve for more than a decade. He was also...
Work Without Salary, More of Slavery
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 26, 2025
By Kiden Stela and Mandela Ndoromo In a country grappling with relentless financial inflation, the delayed payment of civil servants’ salaries is more than a bureaucratic failure—it’s a form of servitude. The government’s continued failure to pay...
Fargo woman named first Miss Africa North Dakota
InForum - North Dakota
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August 26, 2025
FARGO — For the first time, North Dakota has a Miss Africa. Davina Fahnbulleh of Fargo was crowned the inaugural Miss Africa North Dakota on Aug. 23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. The pageant debuted this year as part of August's All-African...
Guardians of Sovereignty: Celebrating the 45th Anniversary o...
Modern Ghana
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On 12 August 2025, Zimbabwe marked the 45th Anniversary of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) at Rufaro Stadium, an occasion that once again brought to the fore the central role played by the military in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty,...
Job Losses Loom Amid Calls to Get Trucks, Tankers Off Highways
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 26, 2025
The Motorists Association has called for urgent action to address the increasing number of truck-related crashes on Kenyan highways, warning that the current situation is becoming unsustainable. In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, the...
What’s the Future of Peacekeeping? The Women, Peace & Security Agenda
Pass Blue
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August 26, 2025
The Egyptian contingent of the UN peacekeeping mission, Minusca, visiting an orphanage in Bangui, Central African Republic. New research on the UN’s women, peace and security agenda shows that increasing women’s participation in all aspects of...
Humanitarian airdrops: Can life-saving food fall from the sky?
World Food Programme
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As the use of airdrops to bring relief to hungry civilians in Gaza is heatedly debated in the media, we take a look at key questions about how airdrops work and why they are not a solution for every crisis. Airdrops are a lifeline for people in...