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Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court
The farmers have few legal options left, as officials say they will now kill more than 300 ostriches. Source link
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines
More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam. Source link
Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies. Source link
Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones. Source link
Was climate change to blame for the strength of Hurricane Melissa?
A new study find that Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change. Source link
Louvre criticised for spending money on art instead of security in years before heist
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security. Source link
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs. Source link
World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon
Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 – the opposition says the election was rigged. Source link
Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. Source link
Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days. Source link