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What the rest of the world is publishing about the Horn of Africa — and what the Horn's own newsrooms are publishing about everywhere else.

These are headlines published by other newsrooms, not Hornafrika reporting. We show the headline, a short extract and a link; the full article stays with the publisher who wrote it, and copyright in each headline and extract remains with that publisher. How the wire works

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPeter Walker Senior political correspondent28 Aug 2026

Russia ‘losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit’

Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty level Russia is losing about 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit, western officials have said. While Russia…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGuardian staff and agencies28 Aug 2026

Large fire near Wembley Stadium disrupts tube and rail services

About 125 firefighters tackle blaze at Neasden waste facility as nearby Amazon warehouse is evacuated A large fire has broken out at a waste facility close to Wembley Stadium in north-west London, disrupting tube and train lines in the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHannah Ellis-Petersen in Bidur, Sam Jones and agencies28 Aug 2026

At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross

Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Gregory Health editor in Munich28 Aug 2026

New heart attack definition promises better care for women

Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds Doctors have agreed the world’s first universal definition of a heart attack, paving the way for millions of women to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPippa Neill Environment reporter28 Aug 2026

London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership

Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm The London Science Museum has ended its decades-long partnership with the oil and gas company BP in what has been described as a “seismic shift”…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent28 Aug 2026

Salmonella cases in UK likely to rise until source of outbreak is found

Experts say imported eggs served in cafes and restaurants may be behind hundreds of infections and one death Salmonella cases in the UK are expected to rise until the common source is identified, something that is notoriously difficult to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom Phillips Latin America correspondent28 Aug 2026

Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas

Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with…

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