Eleven children killed as fire breaks out at Algerian orphanage
Eleven children have been killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage, according to authorities.
Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities
Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.
Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy
The former head of Italy's motorway operator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people.
Hundreds of Rohingya feared dead after boats carrying refugees 'capsize' in Bay of Bengal
It's feared more than 500 people have died after reports that two boats carrying persecuted Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal.
TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm
Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.
Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 2,000 cases and 750 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.
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