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What the rest of the world is publishing about the Horn of Africa — and what the Horn's own newsrooms are publishing about everywhere else.

These are headlines published by other newsrooms, not Hornafrika reporting. We show the headline, a short extract and a link; the full article stays with the publisher who wrote it, and copyright in each headline and extract remains with that publisher. How the wire works

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom Phillips Latin America correspondent28 Aug 2026

Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas

Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHannah Ellis-Petersen in Bidur, Sam Jones and agencies28 Aug 2026

At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross

Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKevin Rawlinson and agency28 Aug 2026

England braces for flooding as thunderstorms forecast in parts of UK

Festivalgoers brave rain and strong winds as ‘unsettled’ conditions expected to last over bank holiday weekend Heavy rain is expected over the weekend, forecasters have said, with people heading to major music festivals warned of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalFiona Harvey Environment editor28 Aug 2026

UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns

Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farming The UK’s leading farming organisations and animal health experts have called for an urgent ban on imports of Brazilian meat, in light…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRobert Booth UK technology editor28 Aug 2026

Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres

Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economy Labour has rejected calls to pause construction of major AI infrastructure in Britain after the Green party leader, Zack…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAnne Davies28 Aug 2026

Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs

The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Finally, we are hearing from one of the…

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The Guardian — AfricaInternationalDeborah Cole in Berlin28 Aug 2026

Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid

Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from Austrian museum during opening hours Austrian police are hunting two men alleged to have stolen a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds that was on…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPeter Walker Senior political correspondent28 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham to abstain on assisted dying bill to avoid influencing debate

Exclusive: PM also warns his ministers against trying to influence vote when bill returns to Commons next month Andy Burnham has told Labour MPs that he will not cast a vote when the assisted dying bill returns to the Commons next month to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJamie Grierson28 Aug 2026

Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished

Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen A street artist has defended his mural of snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmy Hawkins Senior China correspondent28 Aug 2026

Chinese control of information hampers assessment of Tibet flood damage

Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue efforts Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates In the days since an enormous glacier in the Himalayas snapped away from…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAngelique Chrisafis in Paris28 Aug 2026

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference

Speech part of effort to strengthen National Rally party’s international ties before Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is to give a speech at Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham next week…

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