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BBC · World
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
BBC · World
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
BBC · World
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
BBC · World
Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job
Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
BBC · World
Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
The Guardian · World
LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reportsMass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report
The Guardian · World
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writersThe Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged
The Guardian · World
Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK JrGuinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister
The Guardian · World
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchersA controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week.It is a central part of the vacc
The Guardian · World
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in GazaThe Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was g
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people - Premium Times Nigeria
Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people Premium Times NigeriaTinubu hails Oyebanji on second-term inauguration Punch NewspapersHow Impactful’ll Oyebanji’s Second Term Be for Ekiti People? THISDA
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Obafemi George: No law mandates Tinubu to visit all 36 states for campaign rallies - TheCable
Obafemi George: No law mandates Tinubu to visit all 36 states for campaign rallies TheCableFULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies Punch Newspapers2027: Why Tinubu won't attend APC presidential campaign rallies in all 36 states
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC - Punch Newspapers
Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC Punch NewspapersMalnutrition admissions rise at ICRC-backed facilities in North-east Nigeria Premium Times NigeriaMSF treats 87,000 malnourished Katsina children in eight months Punch Ne
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities - Channels Television
Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities Channels TelevisionTinubu reappoints Bila, names six new INEC nominees Punch NewspapersTinubu Appoints Four New INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead Of 2027 E
Google News Nigeria · Nigeria
INEC inaugurates logistics c’ttee ahead of general elections - Daily Trust
INEC inaugurates logistics c’ttee ahead of general elections Daily TrustINEC Inaugurates 2027 General Election Logistics Committee Today Channels TelevisionINEC begins early logistics planning for 2027 elections Punch NewspapersAmupitan: INEC has
Google News Australia · Australia
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationAnthony Scaramucci Says the Universe Did Katie Zacharia a Favor The New YorkerWhy Trump’s new press secretary had to go after
Google News Australia · Australia
Health minister apologises after family of man who died waiting for ambulance learnt of delays through the media - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Health minister apologises after family of man who died waiting for ambulance learnt of delays through the media ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationCoroner probes ambulance delay as man's family grieves The Canberra Times‘Grief to ange
Google News Australia · Australia
Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school - The Guardian
Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school The Guardian'Hero' bystanders helped prevent further bloodshed in deadly Oregon shooting ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationOregon school shooting: Alle
Google News Australia · Australia
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off? - BBC
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off? BBCWhat might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints The Conversation‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws,
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How iDESK World News approaches trustworthy publishing
A plain-language overview of how we separate original reporting explainers from third-party wire headlines, and what readers should expect from our pages.
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Why news sites label advertisements
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How headlines shape what we notice
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Media literacy basics for online readers
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