Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African multimillionaire is offering locals a financial dividend to preserve the natural beauty on which his luxury tourism business depends.
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From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique
In sweltering heat, gaunt Elton Raimundo Joaquim scavenged the streets near the largest drug den in Mozambique's capital for scraps of metal to sell.
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US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt
Geologists from US mining company KoBold Metals are pushing deep into the Congolese bush, hoping a cutting-edge army of "explorers" directed by AI will help give them an edge in the race for critical minerals.
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Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
Chicago's White Sox and Cubs both grabbed post-season berths with wins Thursday, as did the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres, as the Major League Baseball playoff brackets began to take their final shape.
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Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages
The internet was disrupted in northern Ethiopia on Friday, online monitor Netblocks said, as conflict raged between the federal government and Tigray rebels, while AFP confirmed connection difficulties.
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Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons
Star running back Bijan Robinson rushed for an explosive 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons thrashed the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday.
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Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no end in sight for the Middle East war.
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China's 32-year run as Asian Games men's team champions in a nail-biting final.
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'Genius' Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold after world record
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi moved closer to a hat-trick of Asian Games breaststroke golds after qualifying for the 50m final on Friday, the morning after smashing the 200m world record.
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India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women's safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.
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