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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTiago Rogero South America correspondent19 Aug 2026

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician

Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella In the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in the United States, travelled to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida19 Aug 2026

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden ticket fees

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ Business live – latest updates The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa19 Aug 2026

Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live

Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for elections Meanwhile, ⁠ Russian forces ⁠have ⁠struck a cargo ​vessel in ⁠the Black Sea ⁠near ​Ukrainian…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong19 Aug 2026

Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor

Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million views Virgin Australia has apologised to a disability advocate who said he was “humiliated” by his removal from a flight over his…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart Economics editor19 Aug 2026

Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge

PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price rises UK inflation rises to 2.9% Business live – latest updates July’s increase in inflation, to 2.9% , is likely to be the first of several,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom Ambrose19 Aug 2026

Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas – UK politics live

PM promises to mount ‘Covid-style campaign’ to get homeless people off streets in winter Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Andy Burnham has pledged to work to “get everyone in for Christmas” as he continues to build on his…

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La NationRegionalFrenchState-affiliatedMahad19 Aug 2026

Message de félicitations du Président de la République à son homologue réélu de Zambie

Le Chef de l’Etat, Son Excellence Ismail Omar Guelleh, a formé des « vœux de succès et de réussite » à son homologue zambien, M Hakainde Hichilema, déclaré, ce mardi, vainqueur du scrutin présidentiel organisé le 13 Août dernier dans ce…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies19 Aug 2026

David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters

Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greats The contemporary UK artist David Shrigley will apply his trademark arch humour and distinctive artistic practice “in dialogue”…

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La NationRegionalFrenchState-affiliatedMahad19 Aug 2026

Grandir en bonne santé : La prévention de la malnutrition au plus près des familles

La prévention de la malnutrition et des retards de croissance chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans s’intensifie. À travers une approche communautaire fondée sur la proximité, l’Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes (UNFD), l’Agence…

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Fana BroadcastingRegionalState-affiliatedMesafint Brlie19 Aug 2026

IGAD Pushes Production, Food Safety and Regional Trade as Priorities Under Kampala Framework

Addis Ababa, August 19, 2026 (FMC) — IGAD member states have been urged to put agricultural production, food safety and regional trade at the center of efforts to transform the region’s agri-food systems under the Kampala Declaration and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida19 Aug 2026

Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut

Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars Unitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares…

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AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)19 Aug 2026

Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal

Liberia has agreed to accept hundreds of people deported from the United States, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s migration policy. The deportees will arrive over a year, with the first group of 20…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJosh Butler19 Aug 2026

Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’

The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy19 Aug 2026

Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen

Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast All sides of politics are…

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France 24 — AfricaInternationalFRANCE 2419 Aug 2026

Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the biggest Ebola epidemic in its history. Government data showed on Tuesday that cases now exceed 5,000. Efforts to contain the deadly illness are being hampered by weak health infrastructure,…

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