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Sudan: How Sudan's War Is Destroying Its Development Future

[ISS] Modelling shows that the civil war is pushing an already fragile development trajectory towards systemic collapse.

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Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Drum, Looted By France, Goes On Display for First Time At Home

[RFI] The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred "talking drum" which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived in its home village in Côte d'Ivoire on Friday, where local people were able to see it for the first time…

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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Hands First Prisoners Back to M23 Rebels Under Peace Deal

[RFI] In a long-awaited operation, Democratic Republic of Congo authorities released 15 prisoners and handed them over to rebels from the AFC/M23 movement on Friday. It marks the first known prisoner transfer under a peace deal signed last…

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Angola: Angola's 'Fake News' Law Reveals a Fear of the Truth

[Maka] Angola's Law No. 6/26 took effect on Aug. 4 with a contradiction. It reproduces passages from Brazil's proposed "fake news" bill, PL 2630, which remains pending there.

Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group

The Guardian

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Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group

Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the factional group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Liberal…

The Guardian

What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

The New York Times

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What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.

The New York Times

I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time

TechRadar

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I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time

I’ve never particularly enjoyed running, especially when training solo, but it takes the least effort for me to prepare for in the morning compared to my preferred activities — cycling or badminton — and it’s also a nice cross-training…

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Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting debut in ‘EDJOP’

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Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting debut in ‘EDJOP’

Sharon Cuneta expressed her pride in daughter Frankie Pangilinan as the latter makes her acting debut in the upcoming historical biopic “EDJOP.” Cuneta took to Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8, to encourage her followers to support the film…

David Fincher's 'Squid Game' US spinoff reportedly scrapped by Netflix

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David Fincher's 'Squid Game' US spinoff reportedly scrapped by Netflix

Netflix is no longer moving forward with a US spinoff of its global smash hit “Squid Game,” according to reports. Although Netflix has not officially confirmed the news, “Heckler,” the project’s reported working title, is no longer in…

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

CNA

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Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

The European Union's global warming monitor said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62 degrees Celsius, beating the 2022 record for the same period.

CNA

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says

Japan Times