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08/10/2025 13:01 GMT
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise
Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.

Inside one battle-scarred Gaza building, displaced families tell the story of war
The Skeik building, in a quiet road in western Gaza City, has seen many families pass through it since the war began.

08/10/2025 12:01 GMT
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08/10/2025 11:01 GMT
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08/10/2025 10:01 GMT
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Burkina Faso junta detains INSO workers for 'spying'
The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.

Chemistry Nobel awarded to three scientists for their work on metal organic frameworks
Chemistry Nobel awarded to three scientists for their work on metal organic frameworksbbc.co.uk

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Uche Nnaji: Nigerian minister accused of forging certificate resigns
The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.