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'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria -- Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary -- Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

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Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya -- An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh -- Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

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New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban -- The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 -- A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life' -- Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

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The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss -- Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

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Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games -- The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference -- More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

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Crash involving coach carrying German students injures 16 -- Eight people, including the driver of a delivery van, are seriously hurt, police say.

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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most -- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

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'Full steam ahead on legacy bill', NI Secretary says -- Sir Chris is visiting Dublin for a series of engagements, meeting with government ministers as well as UK and Irish business representatives.

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Republic of Ireland net migration continues to fall from Ukraine war peak -- New figures show that ever since the Ukraine war, net migration to the Republic of Ireland has steadily decreased.

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Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv -- It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

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