Nigerians Embrace Dogs as Pets in Cultural Shift

Nigerians are increasingly adopting dogs as pets, challenging the traditional view of dogs as guard animals or meat. Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians lead a movement promoting compassion and responsible ownership.

Hong Kong Protests: Erasure of Individuality in Photos

A Franco-Swiss photographer's documentary project on the 2019 Hong Kong protests explores how demonstrators used invisibility tactics against state control, raising questions about the loss of individual identity.

Israel Strikes Iran, US Urges Restraint

Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in response to Iranian missile fire, threatening a wider regional war. Iran closed airspace near Tehran, and US officials urged restraint.

Bowen in Germany for Climate Talks Before COP31

Australia's energy minister Chris Bowen travels to Bonn, Germany, for climate negotiations setting the stage for COP31 in Turkey. He highlights Australia's renewable energy progress and Pacific partnerships.

7.8 Quake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao, Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings. Reports of deaths, building damage, and power outages emerge as authorities coordinate disaster response.

Extra £174M for Lower Thames Crossing Costs

Ministers have allocated an additional £174 million for the Lower Thames Crossing, raising concerns over its spiralling costs, now exceeding £3 billion in public funds for the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex.

France Must Repair Its Caribbean Legacy

France's repeal of the Code Noir is symbolic, but the toxic pesticide chlordecone contamination and enduring inequalities in Guadeloupe and Martinique demand reparative action.

Peru Presidential Runoff: Tight Race as Polls Open

Polls open in Peru's tight presidential runoff between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez, with crime and political instability dominating the race. Nearly 27 million Peruvians vote for a new president.

Over 1 million at Pope's mass in Madrid

More than one million people attended Pope Leo XIV's mass in Madrid, where he urged a renewal of faith in Spain amid declining religious observance and rising secularism.

Magnitude 7.8 Quake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Alert

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings. At least one death reported, houses collapsed, and power outages. Residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.

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