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Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world"
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (436+ words) Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (R) made his postponed trip to African ally Eswatini and back on the king's aircraft Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday the democratic island has the "right to engage with the world", after he returned from a…...
Taiwan leader makes delayed visit to Eswatini after China objections
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (311+ words) 'No country should ever block Taiwan from contributing more to the world,' said Lai Lai has originally been due in Eswatini in April Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa…...
Beauty doc says patients want to look like AI images of themselves
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (827+ words) An aesthetics doctor says patients seeking cosmetic procedures using AI-generated images of themselves has doubled in a year amid a "worrying" new trend. Dr. Ed Robinson, 33, first noticed people using AI in their consultations last year " and now says 20% of…...
Pope blasts 'exploitation' as he wraps up tour of Angola
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (705+ words) Pope Leo XIV greeted with songs and cheers in Angola's remote, diamond-rich northeast Saurimo Hundreds of faithfuls hundreds, dressed in colourful outfits lined the road singing as he arrived The pope spoke out against the harm caused by rampant exploitation…...
World copper rush promises new riches for Zambia
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (755+ words) Copper demand has exploded in recent years Chinese firms control major stakes in key copper mines and smelters in Zambia Copper is used in everything from data centres to green energy technology The African Mining Indaba conference was held in…...
South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming more than…...
Polls close in Uganda after delays, internet blackout
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (638+ words) The party of singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has vowed protests if the vote is rigged Opposition leader Bobi Wine campaigns in a flak jacket to highlight state violence Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986 and is determined to stay…...