Debris flies through air as tornado hits China city

Eyewitness footage shows a funnel-shaped column ripping through Shandong province.

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Kenya's president begins X Space debate with protesters

In a historic move, President Ruto hosts an online forum for young people to air their complaints.

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Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

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Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

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Kris Jenner shares plans for removal of her ovaries

The 68-year-old speaks about her diagnosis in emotional scenes on reality show, The Kardashians.

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Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled.

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India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

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