Africa

Anthrax confirmed as ‘mystery’ disease behind deaths in Uganda

Anthrax confirmed as ‘mystery’ disease behind deaths in Uganda

Health
Sarah Carter

A mystery disease which has killed up to 17 people in Uganda has been confirmed as anthrax, health officials said. The outbreak ...

‘Racism in medieval England’ may have led to black people dying of bubonic plague

‘Racism in medieval England’ may have led to black people dying of bubonic plague

Health
Sarah Carter

Racism in medieval England may have contributed to black people dying of bubonic plague, academics have suggested. Researchers employing “black feminist archaeology” ...

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West | Israel-Palestine conflict

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West | Israel-Palestine conflict

World
Emily Foster

Leaders of major emerging economies called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza on Tuesday, and for a cessation of hostilities ...

Inside one of the world’s deadliest forests – and the bushmeat hunters risking contagion

Inside one of the world’s deadliest forests – and the bushmeat hunters risking contagion

Health
Sarah Carter

The village of Bouolazou, nestled away in the sprawling bush of southern Guinea, cannot be reached by car. Only motorbikes with deep-grooved ...

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia vs South Africa semifinal preview | ICC Cricket World Cup News

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia vs South Africa semifinal preview | ICC Cricket World Cup News

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Sophie Anderson

Who: Australia vs South AfricaWhen: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 2pm (08:30 GMT)Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India South Africa captain Temba Bavuma senses ...

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