Kenyan police arrest hundreds accused of looting during anti-government protests
• Jul 3, 2024, 8:32 AM
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At least 270 people were arrested by Kenyan police on Tuesday after widespread looting reportedly broke out during anti-government demonstrations. Some protesters said their movement had been infiltrated by "goons".
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Texas coast prepares for potential hit by Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strength
• 7:59 PM
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Tropical Storm Beryl is targeting the Gulf Coast of Texas after dealing a destructive blow to several islands in the Caribbean and the resort coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Beryl caused at least 11 deaths as it passed through the Caribbean islands
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Tunisia lawyer handed one-year sentence over critical comments on the country
• 6:59 PM
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Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison, her legal representative said on Saturday. Dahmani's sentence comes as rights organisations say that Tunisian authoritie
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Girmay wins Tour de France stage eight as Pogacar retains overall lead
• 3:51 PM
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Eritrean sprinter Biniam Girmay won stage eight of the Tour de France on Saturday while Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.
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A survival guide to Paris transport closures for the 2024 Olympics
• 3:23 PM
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Paris will be in the throes of Olympic fever from July 26 to August 11 for the 2024 Summer Games. Public transport routes will be revised and vehicle access will be restricted just as millions of visitors are expected in the city. Both residents and tour
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Sahel military leaders mark divorce from West Africa bloc
• 3:22 PM
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The military regimes of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso marked their divorce from the rest of West Africa Saturday as they signed a treaty setting up a confederation between them.
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Biden dismisses debate as 'bad episode' as he rejects calls to quit race
• 5:26 AM
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In an attempt to allay worries after a dismal debate performance that sparked demands for him to withdraw his reelection campaign, Joe Biden defended his electability and mental health in a TV interview on Friday. The 81-year-old president dismissed fear
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Victory of reformist former heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian shifts Iran's political landscape
• 4:59 AM
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Masoud Pezeshkian, a former health minister and long-time parliamentarian, was elected as the ninth president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, securing 53.6% of the vote in a runoff election. His unexpected victory against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili
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Iranian reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins presidential election runoff
• 3:21 AM
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Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won the runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, receiving over 16 million votes compared to Jalili's 13 million, the interior ministry announced on Saturday. The election was calle
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Hamas drops key demand to accept phased US deal on ceasefire, hostages
• 12:22 AM
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Hamas on Saturday tentatively accepted a US-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, abandoning its demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to end the war entirely. This potential agreement, still under negotiation, could initiate a six-week
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