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Metro rail service starts in Nigeria’s Lagos, set to ease traffic
The 13km-long (8-mile) first phase, which was delayed for decades, opens its services in step to ease commuting.
Biden hits out at Trump in Labor Day speech focused on US jobs, economy
US president takes repeated shots at his predecessor's economic record as 2024 election campaign begins to heat up.
Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain, agrees to boost trade relations
Israel and Bahrain continue to strengthen ties, after they were established in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords.
Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president for second term
Re-elected leader pleads for unity and promises to revive ailing economy following last month's disputed polls.
‘Historic move’: Saudi football clubs to play in Iran as travel ban lifted
Saudi Pro League clubs featuring top international stars will play their Champions League games in Iran, the AFC said.
Sweden, EU say Swedish national has been held in Iran since last year
The announcement comes after The New York Times reported on the detention of an employee of the EU diplomatic corps.
Feeding big agribusiness, starving Africans
Industrial agriculture has failed to eliminate food insecurity in Africa. It is time for a radically different approach.
India’s moon rover completes walk, put into ‘sleep mode’
The rover's payloads are turned off and data it collected has been transmitted to Earth, India's space agency says.
Roads turned into rivers as torrential rains lash Spain
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
At least two dead as heavy rainfall triggers flash floods in Spain
Two people die in the Toledo province as flash floods force the closure of Madrid metro lines and high-speed rail links.