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The African students in Lebanon are unsure about what to do as tensions rise in the country. Approximately 90 African students on scholarship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) are grappling with the decision to remain in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict or return to their home countries.…

The recent snowfall in South Africa has created an extraordinary spectacle, with a pride of lions observed reveling in the unusual weather conditions on September 24. Typically accustomed to arid environments, these majestic creatures were seen wagging their tails and frolicking in the snow, a…

On September 6th, in Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, a routine hunting trip took a dramatic turn, resulting in a remarkable display of bravery by 12-year-old Owen Beierman. The young boy found himself in the extraordinary position of saving his father's life by fatally shooting a black bear that…

Three U.S. residents are among the 37 defendants sentenced to execution by a military court on Friday for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May. The verdict, delivered on Friday and broadcast live on television, found the defendants guilty of…

An Italian father and son duo have been handed a fine of 60 million Sri Lankan rupees (approximately $200,000 or £150,000) for their attempt to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects, including 92 butterfly species, out of Sri Lanka's Yala National Park. The incident took place on May 8, 2024. Luigi…

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray, 54, now faces multiple serious charges including four counts of involuntary manslaughter…

Namibia is currently grappling with its most severe drought in a century, leading to widespread food insecurity and necessitating drastic measures to support its population. In response to this crisis, the Namibian government has approved a plan to slaughter 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants…

In July 2019, a 10-year-old girl in Entonet, Kajiado South, Kenya, was rescued from a forced marriage to a 45-year-old man. The rescue operation, led by police officers and anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) activist Dorcas Parit, was initiated after a villager alerted authorities to the ongoing…

The family of Ruvarashe Takamhanya, an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe, is seeking a personal apology from the diplomat involved. The incident occurred in June when Ruvarashe was struck by a vehicle driven by the diplomat while on her way to school in Dema, a town…

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This decision concludes extensive speculation about Harris' vice-presidential selection as she prepares to challenge Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump who has tapped Ohio Senator JD Vance…