Paul MellyWest Africa analyst
AFP via Getty ImagesOn Sunday, citizens of Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will go to the polls to elect their presidents…
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Leaders aim to consolidate power at in two polls in Africa
AFP via Getty ImagesVoters in Guinea and the Central African Republic will get to vote for president -
Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Situation on the Ground – The New York Times
- Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Situation on the Ground The New York Times
- US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria BBC
- Updates: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest Al Jazeera
- Nigeria…
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Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025 – edie.net
- Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025 edie.net
- Cyclones, floods and wildfires among 2025’s costliest climate-related disasters The Guardian
- Heatwaves wildfires droughts and storms cost world more than USD 120 billion…
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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under Russian attack, officials say
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has come under a massive Russian attack early on Saturday, with explosions heard in the city, air defences in operation and the Ukrainian military saying missiles are being deployed.
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Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building – WABE
- Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building WABE
- The ‘TrumpKennedyCenter.org’ website is taken. This comedian owns it. The Washington Post
- Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled…
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Cyclones, floods and wildfires among 2025’s costliest climate-related disasters | Extreme weather
Cyclones and floods in south-east Asia this autumn killed more than 1,750 people and caused more than $25bn (£19bn) in damage, while the death toll from California wildfires topped 400 people, with $60bn in damage, according to research on the…
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2025 One of Costliest Years for Climate Disasters: Report
The top-10 costliest climate disasters include wildfires, cyclones, extreme rainfall and flooding, and droughts spanning four continents. Together, they resulted in economic losses of $120 billion.
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Record-breaking heatwaves,…
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Counting the Cost 2025: A year of climate breakdown – ReliefWeb
- Counting the Cost 2025: A year of climate breakdown ReliefWeb
- Parts of greater Pittsburgh region continue to be haunted by 2025’s extreme weather events Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- 2025 in disasters: How earthquakes, cyclones, floods redefined the…
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Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel
Magen David AdomThe attacker drove into people and then carried out a stabbing several miles away, police say Two people have been killed in what police say was a “rolling terror attack” in northern Israel.
Police said the attacker ran over a…
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Malaysian court sentences ex-Prime Minister Razak to 15 years and big fine in corruption case
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a hefty 13.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion) in fines and assets after being convicted Friday in his biggest…
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