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In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances

In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances

Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.

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FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel

FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump says bringing $15 bn lawsuit against New York Times

Trump says bringing $15 bn lawsuit against New York Times

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he is bringing a $15 billion "defamation and libel lawsuit" against the New York Times.

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Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal

Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal

Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.

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Phillies clinch first MLB division by beating Dodgers

Phillies clinch first MLB division by beating Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies became the first Major League Baseball club to clinch a division title this season by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in 10 innings on Monday.

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'Nothing here': Lack of jobs forces young Nepalis abroad

'Nothing here': Lack of jobs forces young Nepalis abroad

After youth protests over corruption and joblessness toppled Nepal's parliament and left dozens dead, villagers like Santosh Sunar see their own struggles reflected in the nation's turmoil.

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Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israeli strike

Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israeli strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Qatar Tuesday to ask it to stay on as mediator in Gaza, hoping to reassure the Gulf partner a week after Israeli airstrikes there against Hamas leaders.

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Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit

Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit

Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for an historic second state visit that will see the UK government spare no effort in trying to flatter the mercurial American president.

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Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in

Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

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Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town 

Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town 

Bayern Munich's revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday.

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