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In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances
In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances

Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.

September 16, 2025

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FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel
FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

September 16, 2025

Trump says bringing $15 bn lawsuit against New York Times
Trump says bringing $15 bn lawsuit against New York Times

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he is bringing a $15 billion "defamation and libel lawsuit" against the New York Times.

September 16, 2025

Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal
Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal

Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.

September 16, 2025

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Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in
Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

September 16, 2025

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Malawi votes in a rematch between two presidents as economic crisis bites
Malawi votes in a rematch between two presidents as economic crisis bites

Malawi goes to the polls Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation battered by soaring costs and severe fuel shortages.

September 16, 2025