Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says

South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87

The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace

The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.

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Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

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