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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinian officials say
Nine people were reportedly killed when a police station that Israel said was a Hamas post was hit.
K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert
The star is among only a handful of K-pop artists who have come out publicly.
Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists
It comes after Delhi’s retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.
Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group
This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.
South Africa and Ukraine woo each other – as relationships with Trump turn sour
Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia’s influence on the continent.
DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an “immediate
cessation of hostilities” in latest truce deal.
Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group’s iron grip slips
Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.