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Morocco beats Argentina to win its first Under-20 World Cup title
Striker Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Morocco won its first Under-20 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.
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Kenya’s Toroitich wins Amsterdam Marathon
Kenya's Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba and Ethiopian Aynalem Desta won the 50th edition of the Amsterdam Marathon, which took place on Sunday, October 19, in the city of Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands.
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DRC begins countdown to end of Ebola outbreak as last patient recovers
A major milestone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s fight against Ebola. The last patient being treated since an outbreak of the disease was declared in early September has been released from hospital. Their recovery starts the clock on a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over.
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Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong
A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said.
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Fans celebrate across Morocco after Under-20 team takes home World Cup
Fans across Morocco celebrated on Sunday night after the country’s win in the 2025 Under-20 World Cup final. Striker Yassir Zabiri was the man of the match, scoring both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over Argentina.
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Thousands join Santiago’s annual Zombiewalk in a celebration of horror and art
Thousands took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday for Zombiewalk 2025, the annual parade of the living dead that has become a highlight of the Chilean capital’s cultural scene.
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CAR: Deepening humanitarian crisis as refugees flee Sudan conflict
On a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, as conflict, climate shocks, and dwindling aid converge to put millions at risk.
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Kainan City sets world record for mass gingerbread house decorating
Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday.
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Cameroon awaits results amid high tension and rival victory claims
Tension remains high in Cameroon as the country awaits the official announcement of election results by the Constitutional Council, now scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd. In the aftermath of the vote, candidates continue to claim victory, fueling uncertainty among the population.
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China exports poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania, marking milestone
A shipment of around 35,000 white feathered broiler hatching eggs departed from Yunnan Province on Friday, marking the province’s first export of domestically produced hatching eggs to an overseas market.
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South Africa: D-Day for Tax Returns
[SAnews.gov.za] Non-provisional taxpayers have until the end of today to submit their annual income-tax returns.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Survival, Prosperity Linked to Red Sea, Nile Basin
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has stressed that Ethiopia's survival and overall prosperity are profoundly intertwined with the Red Sea and the Nile Basin.