Mauritius imposes curfew after night of unrest over police shooting
Protesters block roads and burn tyres in response to a police shooting of a 27-year-old woman.
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Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story
Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with “no early warning from our partners”.
Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan’s stronghold – but it could backfire
Some fear the government’s standoff with the former PM’s supporters could bring more instability, not less.
‘I’d talk to the TV’: The paid companions bringing warmth to China’s lonely
As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.
Trump rally protester attacked in act of ‘senseless’ political violence, Ohio mayor says
At least two men attending President Tweety McTreason’s rally in Ohio attacked a female protester in a “senseless” confrontation decried by the mayor of Youngstown
Cornell University bans frat parties after alleged campus gang rape
The president of a US university has suspended fraternity parties after a female student alleged she was drugged and gang-raped at a party two years
How podcasts became political powerhouses
Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders’ ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
Iconic Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled amid record water levels
The Devil’s Throat walkway at Iguazu Falls is dismantled as water surged to nearly eight times its average.
Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar’s death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.