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Photos of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (339+ words) Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday April 15, 2026 on the third day of his apostolic journey to Africa. A woman kneels in prayer…...
AP investigates atrocities committed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (89+ words) A new Russian military unit that replaced the Wagner mercenary group is carrying out abuses including rapes and beheadings as it teams up with Mali's military to hunt down extremists, dozens of civilians who fled the fighting have told The…...
As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities including beheadings and rape
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (104+ words) The Associated Press had rare access to a refugee camp in Mauritania, where people from Mali alleged say they witnessed abuses by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russian control. (AP Video by Caitlin Kelly) Subscribe: http: //smarturl. it…...
Argentina Zambia WCup Soccer
2+ week, 1+ day ago (100+ words) The Lufkin Daily News Fans wait for the start of a friendly soccer match between Argentina and Zambia in Buenos AIres, Argentina, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. - New restaurant planned for Huntington at former Dairy Queen site - Lawsuit filed against Lufkin doctor in…...
Mexico Portugal Soccer
2+ week, 3+ day ago (197+ words) lufkindailynews. com Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre gestures during the international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Portugal in Mexico City, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Mexico, Portugal draw 0-0 as Azteca Stadium reopens after World Cup renovations Mexico and Portugal play to a scoreless…...
Israeli group behind mystery flights transferring Palestinians out of Gaza
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (128+ words) The Lufkin Daily News An AP investigation has found that an Israeli group whose founder strongly supported U. S. President Donald Trump's proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza is behind several flights that transferred hundreds of people out of the war-torn enclave....
Israeli group discreetly organized mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (142+ words) The Lufkin Daily News The plane carrying about 150 Palestinians from Gaza came as a surprise to everyone on the ground when it landed in South Africa in November. It wasn't the only one. Since May, at least three flights filled…...
France rugby player J'gou cited for alleged eye gouging during Six Nations
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (180+ words) Scotland's Rory Darge is tackled by France's Oscar Jegou, on the ground, during the Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and France in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday March 7, 2026. France's Oscar Jegou, center, is challenged by Italy's Leonardo Marin during the Six…...
Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka and joins West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (783+ words) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. West Indies' captain Shai Hope plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between…...
Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco pushed back from March to the summer
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) FILE - Nigeria'a goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja Nigeria, Monday, July 28, 2025. FILE - Nigeria's captain Rasheedat Ajibade, center, holds the Women's African Cup of Nations trophy upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport…...