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Will wheat prices remain elevated?

Global wheat prices have doubled recently, for which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is partly yet not fully to blame.

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Methane hunters fight climate change with plumbing

The oil and gas industry is choking the atmosphere with a heat-trapping gas stronger than CO2.

Africa could feed itself with the right infrastructure

Africa has enough fertile soil and water to meet its own needs, but there are many hurdles preventing this.

Unravelling a WWII family secret

By investigating her family’s history under the Nazis, Katharina Feil rediscovered two trailblazing female artists.

Kolkata GPO becomes the first post office in the country to have a café, the Parcel Café, within its premises

The General Post Office (GPO) of Kolkata, with its high-domed Corinthian design, is one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Situated in central

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Migration pact to cap Americas summit buffeted by discord

A gathering hosted by President Joe Biden was designed to reassert US leadership and counter China’s growing economic footprint in the region.

Boris Johnson’s weakness brings international complications

When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote this week, at least one other world leader shared his relief.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces corruption allegations.

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mysterious millions cast political shadow

South Africa’s leader faces accusations of having stolen and concealed millions of dollars at one of his game farms.

Josep Borrell was hoping to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue.

EU faces struggle over defence ties with Asia

The European Union is trying to convince Indo-Pacific partners that it is a genuine security actor in the region.

Sudan has seen waves of protest since the 2021 coup.

Sudan: Critics slam fresh dialogue as disingenuous

Sudan’s military is embarking on talks with civilian groups. Yet critics fear that little will change.

Odesa is the largest Black Sea port in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Will Black Sea grain corridor solve export crisis?

Russia has agreed to a “corridor” to export grain from Ukraine but there are many sticking points before Kyiv can agree.

Five children were among the victims of the attack in St Francis Catholic Church in Owo.

Nigeria: More violence feared as elections approach

A deadly attack on churchgoers highlights the failure of Nigeria’s leaders to end the conflicts wracking the country.

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