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Ford recalling 456,565 US vehicles over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
REUTERS
Ford is recalling 456,565 units of some compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States over loss of drive power due to a low battery issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle
BBC
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA - O.J. Simpson, the former American footballer who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76. Orenthal James Simpson rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL.
Prize monies to be offered @ Olympics for 1st time
BBC NEWS
World Athletics has announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games.
More than 10M children in line of fire as war rages in Sudan
ALJAZEERA
KHARTOUM, Sudan - More than 10 million children in Sudan have been in an active warzone during almost a year of war, a new report has warned, as it called on political leaders to take immediate action to stop the conflict.
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery
AP
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But events were overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Gaza and Israel’s expected military offensive in Rafah city after six months of war.
Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia
BBC NEWS
An 80-year-old US woman has been killed by an "aggressive" elephant, after it charged at a vehicle during a safari drive in Zambia, local officials said.
Senegal swears in Africa’s youngest elected leader as president
AP NEWS
AKAR, Senegal - Senegal inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader as president on Tuesday, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ascent from prison to palace within weeks.
Pressure grows after Israeli airstrike on Gaza charity workers
BBC NEWS
US President Joe Biden has condemned Israel's killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza.
Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 workers missing presumed dead
DW NEWS
BALTIMORE, USA - The six people who were missing after the Key bridge collapsed are now presumed dead, and the US Coast Guard has said the search for survivors has been suspended.
Tunisia sentences 4 to death over politician's assassination
DW NEWS
TUNIS, Tunisian - A court in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, sentenced four people to death on Wednesday over the assassination of secular opposition leader Chokri Belaid.
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