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Opinion Africa does not need to borrow democracy; it needs to reclaim it From the shir to the kgotla, Africa’s history demonstrates that democratic practice is indigenous, and reclaiming it…

EXPLAINER Bangladesh 5.5-magnitude earthquake – what we know so far At least five people killed in deadly earthquake close to the capital city Dhaka on Friday. Men mourn the death…

India’s Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot dies The crash is the second recorded for the HAL Tejas, a key jet in India’s efforts to modernise its air…

News Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills at least 16 Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say. Policemen on…

At least three killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh Several others injured as buildings in the capital swayed in the earthquake, sending panicked residents into streets. Dhaka streets in…

Countries sharply split on fossil fuels on COP30 climate summit final day Brazil’s new draft proposal does not contain a roadmap for a transition, nor mention ‘fossil fuels’ at all.…

Who: Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao What: Spain’s La Liga Where: Camp Nou, Barcelona When: Saturday at 4:15pm (15:15 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera…

Ukraine doubts Russia’s desire for peace amid reports of US-drafted plan As fighting rages and Russia captures several settlements, a US-Russia constructed plan looks set to upset Kyiv and its…

CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation US Muslim civil rights group says Greg Abbott’s designation of its Texas chapter as a ‘terrorist organisation’ is unconstitutional and defamatory. Texas…