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Death toll from attack on Mali soldiers rises to 42: army
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in an attack at the weekend by suspected jihadists, the army said Wednesday in a document naming the fatalities, revising an earlier figure of 21 dead. On Monday, the army had said 17 soldiers and four civilians had died.
US uncovers Iran 'plot' to kill ex-White House official John Bolton
The US Justice Department said Wednesday it had uncovered an Iranian plot to kill former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton, and announced charges against a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Mexico says rescuers close to entering mine where workers trapped
Rescuers hope to enter a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico soon to search for 10 workers who have been trapped for a week, authorities said Wednesday. "All rescuers have the necessary equipment to be able to enter at any time, hopefully today," she told reporters in Mexico City by video link.
Mischievous woman takes money from her husband's wallet and shares his reaction on TikTok
A popular South African couple on TikTok shared a viral video. Samantha Phoenix took money from her husband's wallet to see his reaction and posted the clip.
Real-life king Solomon: Man with 15 wives and 107 children goes viral, says he is too smart for one woman
A 61-year-old man with 15 wives and 107 children has hinted at taking more wives. According to polygamist, he is to smart to tie the knot with only one woman.
Russia TV journalist faces jail for anti-Putin protest
Russian investigators on Wednesday launched a criminal probe against Marina Ovsyannikova, who denounced President Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine on live TV, and detained the journalist, her lawyer said. The criminal probe against Ovsyannikova was launched after two Moscow courts ordered the journalist to pay fines for discrediting the Russian army on various occasions.
Facebook use plunges among US teens: survey
US teens have left Facebook in droves over the past seven years, preferring to spend time at video-sharing venues YouTube and TikTok, according to a Pew Research Center survey data out Wednesday. And the share of teens who say they are online almost constantly has nearly doubled to 46 percent when compared to survey results from seven years ago, researchers noted.
Arson suspected as huge French wildfire reignites
A wildfire that officials thought was under control in southwest France has reignited amid a record drought and extreme heat, possibly the result of arson, officials said Wednesday. On Wednesday, officials in western France said a wildfire near Angers and Le Mans has burned 1,200 hectares since Monday as nearly 400 firefighters struggle to contain it. bla-nal/js/jh/imm
Raza out for golden duck as Zimbabwe lose ODI to Bangladesh
Sikandar Raza's golden run ended with a golden duck as his Zimbabwe side lost by 105 runs to Bangladesh on Wednesday in a dead-rubber third one-day international in Harare. Hossain faced 81 balls and struck two sixes and six fours as seventh-ranked Bangladesh -- eight places above Zimbabwe -- regained some pride at the end of the six-match visit to southern Africa.
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