Two European women freed in Libya after over a year held in Niger
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Swiss and Austrian nationals were kidnapped separately in Niger and have now been handed over to authorities in Benghazi.
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South Korean City Tries Anew to Rescue Shark That Repeatedly Returns to Canal
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Officials are working on new strategies to guide the dusky shark, nicknamed Bukangi, back to open water after previous rescue attempts failed.
Storm Austen Prompts Safety Measures in UK's South West
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Businesses and local authorities in Devon and Cornwall are implementing extra precautions as the region braces for high winds and heavy rain.
UK Considers Approving Vast Untapped North Atlantic Oil Field
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The decision on the Rosebank oil field, potentially the UK's largest untapped oil reserve, comes amid debates on energy security and climate change.
Africa CDC Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Ebola Spread
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Health ministers are invited to a virtual summit as Nigeria confirms its first case, linked to a traveler from Uganda.
Shark named Bukangi returns to South Korean canal after failed rescue attempts
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The popular marine creature, affectionately nicknamed by locals, was guided out of the canal on Wednesday but reappeared the following day.
Brazil Supreme Court Halts Major Amazon Gold Mine Project
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The nation's top court suspended an environmental permit for Belo Sun Mining Corp.'s Volta Grande project amid concerns from Indigenous communities.
Japanese Anime Series Drives Surge in Tourism to English Village
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The Cotswolds village of Bibury has become an unexpected destination for Japanese tourists drawn by the anime series 'Kin-iro Mosaic.'
Japan's Asian Games Plagued by Diplomatic Blunders, Logistical Chaos
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From accommodation shortages to anthem errors, the Aichi-Nagoya Games faced widespread criticism, raising questions about Japan's ability to host international events.