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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 — WorldInternationalRaphael Boyd20 Aug 2026

Charity campaigner’s death from microlight crash injuries was accidental, coroner rules

Claire Lomas had been filming a series for Apple TV in Amman, Jordan when she lost control of the aircraft The death of a disability campaigner after a microlight crash while filming a TV programme for Apple was an accident, a coroner has…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPresented by Nosheen Iqbalwith Aaron Sharp; produced by Bryony Moore and Leonore Schick; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin20 Aug 2026

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children are expected to relocate later in August…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler20 Aug 2026

Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings

Pre-tax profits rose at high street opticians to £429.7m in the year to February while sales rose 7% to £4.3bn Specsavers has paid £12m to its parent company controlled by founders Doug and Dame Mary Perkins after the high street…

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The Guardian — AfricaInternationalAssociated Press20 Aug 2026

US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal

Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 migrants that the African country will…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEmma Loffhagen20 Aug 2026

Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books

The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers The Ukrainian Book Institute has called on the international publishing community to support…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy Political editor20 Aug 2026

Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign

Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Air…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies20 Aug 2026

‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother

Family relationships remain damaged and there is no clarity on how Sussexes’ security concerns have been resolved Just as the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’ from the UK six years ago came as a complete surprise, so too is…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKiran Stacey Policy editor20 Aug 2026

Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough UK politics live – latest updates Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAlex Daniel20 Aug 2026

Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

Derailed carriages lifted using two cranes as workers operate under ‘very challenging circumstances’ Business live – latest updates The East Sussex railway line on which a train derailed will reopen in September as crews continue to remove…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKalyeena Makortoff20 Aug 2026

UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate…

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