More than 100 former French and UK diplomats urge action against Israeli settlement policies
Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to «destroy» any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. The 102…
Kenya’s gold rush: Was it sparked by the discovery of a $200 nugget by a goat herder?
But the uncovering of larger quantities at the beginning of August is what caught the attention of many people. Kiarie reckons as rumours spread, the number and size of the discoveries were exaggerated – drawing in ever larger groups of people with…
Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered enemies
22/08/2026 – 22:07 Iran says any country joining US sanctions considered ‘enemy’ Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States’ «economic war» against the Islamic republic, saying they would be…
Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Recognisable Sydney landmarks feature on the double-sided medal, including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, which are part of the 42.2km (26.2 mile) course. Users on social media noticed the shape of the stadium engraved on the medal appeared to be…
Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on record
More than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to…
Dozens missing after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
In the Central African Republic, the search for victims continues following Tuesday’s gold mine collapse. The government says the incident has claimed at least 49 lives but local sources estimate the death toll to be much higher. Cameroonian and Chadian…
Erin Patterson: The hotel booking snafu that could free mushroom murderer
The prosecution’s response was simple. «The system worked as it was intended to work,» Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane KC said. The jury was constantly supervised, and when a potential problem was identified, steps were immediately…
Coca-Cola innovation labs test dirty sodas, refreshers
Coca-Cola used its new Mixology dispenser to make refreshers at the National Restaurant Association show. Source: Coca-Cola ATLANTA — Coca-Cola is branching out into new customizable drinks and trend-driven equipment as consumers — and food service…
Ethiopia uncorks a wine boom, Bordeaux vines driving exports and local demand
A partnership between French experts and Ethiopian winemakers is putting East Africa on the viticultural map. Using seeds imported from Bordeaux, and after years of refining, exports are now on the rise. Domestically, Ethiopians are also consuming more…
Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say
The victim of a deadly sword attack at a high school in central Sweden was a 17-year-old girl, police have confirmed. Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also seriously injured in the attack at Brinell School in Fagersta on Friday afternoon, according to local…