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Smell of death ‘fills the air’ near epicentre of Myanmar earthquake
Bodies trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Sagaing and Mandalay cities are decomposing in Myanmar’s heat.
Published On 30 Mar 2025
Space cowboys: The maverick pioneers of galactic travel
Elon Musk’s SpaceX dominates the news these days, but a host of oddballs involved in space exploration came before him.
Published On 30 Mar 2025
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From beats to ballots: What political rap lyrics tell us
Hip-hop’s political evolution: From coded resistance to modern social commentary amplifying unheard voices.
Published On 30 Mar 2025
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Four Afghan girl guitarists escaped the Taliban. Will they be forced back?
Yasemin, Zakia, Shukriya and Uzra, just 7, fled Afghanistan. A Trump order and Pakistan could send them back.
Published On 29 Mar 2025
Ramadan in colour: How Muslims in Africa celebrate the holy month and Eid
Moon-sighting ceremonies, street iftars and extravagant horseback parades are ways to mark the fasting month in Africa.
Published On 28 Mar 2025

Marine Le Pen calls the court’s decision a ‘political’ move that aims to block her from the next election.