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Ancient Rome Stunningly preserved bronze statues found in Italy

The statues were discovered under the muddy ruins of an ancient bathhouse in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town in the… Read more

Some 5,500 French troops were deployed at the height of the jihadist insurgency

France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel

Operation Barkhane has been inoperative since February, when France announced its military withdrawal from Mali.

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Ukraine war Why is control of Kherson so important?

Both sides see the city, in the south of the country, as important to control. However, military experts say a battle for… Read more

Three leap from migrant rescue boat held in Italy

Three leap from migrant rescue boat held in Italy

The three were among about 250 migrants refused permission to disembark after officials deemed them "healthy".

They… Read more

Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard retired in 2019 after 18 years as bishop of Bordeaux

Cardinal Ricard among 11 French bishops accused of abuse

In a statement, the cardinal said he had abused a 14-year-old girl when he was a parish priest 35 years ago and would now… Read more

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Nigerian TikTokers sentenced to whipping for mocking official

Mubarak Isa Muhammed and Muhammed Bula were found guilty of defaming Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the northern state of… Read more

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Philippines prison chief behind journalist killing, say police

Percival Mabasa, 63, was shot dead last month as he drove to his radio studio in a suburb in the capital Manila.

He had earlier aired allegations… Read more

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Hushpuppi Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US

Hushpuppi, whose real name was Ramon Abbas, flaunted his wealthy lifestyle on his page which had 2.8 million followers until… Read more