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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 — WorldInternationalPriya Bharadia23 Aug 2026

Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance Commercial detectors intended to help domestic abuse victims find hidden spying devices may actually give them a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalOlivia Bowden23 Aug 2026

The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground ‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war The calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPetra Stock23 Aug 2026

Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say

Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystems Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has been accused of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJackson Ryan23 Aug 2026

Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence

Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHenry Belot and Josh Butler23 Aug 2026

‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock

Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Children across Australia will continue to see gambling…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuca Ittimani23 Aug 2026

Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows

Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast First home buyers are still taking out a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida23 Aug 2026

CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre

Transport secretary asks ‘publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible’ CrossCountry has cancelled almost all of its train services in Great Britain after a power cut in Birmingham hit its control centre on Sunday. Most…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHarry Taylor23 Aug 2026

Burnham stays away from No 10 North wedding after bride’s plea

PM sends video message to newlyweds instead after bride Sarah Burwin asked him not to ‘ruin’ vibe at Heron House Andy Burnham fulfilled a bride’s wishes by not turning up for her wedding after she asked him not to spoil her big day as she…

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