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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa

ABUJA - It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Pyramids, pharaohs and pure pleasure: Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza

Besides it’s ancient giants, Egypt has the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum to show off its treasures and Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza is the perfect base from which to witness these wonders

Evening Standard · Jun 26

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Talay Riley, Who Worked With Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, Fatally Stabbed in London

Talay Riley, a Grammy-winning songwriter known for hits with Dua Lipa and Khalid, was fatally stabbed in London, sparking tributes from the music community.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

A baby born in a Beirut displacement camp now struggles to survive

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

The Independent UK · Apr 13

14 Must-Read Books That Reimagine Characters and Stories From Classic Literature

These must-reads give an update to your favorite works by Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, and more.

Marie Claire · Mar 24

Fear in Minneapolis as ICE agents terrorise city: ‘I haven’t left my home in five weeks’

ON THE GROUND: Maria* tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew how she dare not leave her home despite living in the US for 25 years and having an American-born son. Schoolchildren and US veterans are among thousands of residents in Minneapolis unable to go about their lives as ICE agents…

The Independent UK · Feb 2

‘Men explicitly loving men is so threatening to the status quo’: why are gay male pop stars being shut out of the music industry?

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Khalid feels being outed was a ‘blessing in disguise’

Although he initially found it to be "so nasty", Khalid thinks him being outed as gay was a "blessing in disguise" because it allowed him to freely explore his sexuality and creativity in his music.

BANG Premier · Oct 5, 2025

‘A broken system full of criminality and death’: the podcast lifting the lid on what happens to the UK’s rubbish

Turkey’s recycling centres treat vast amounts of the UK’s waste – and rely on refugees who work in conditions so unsafe that hundreds have died. A new podcast uncovers the sinister side of what happens when Brits throw things away

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

Afghan Allies Under Pressure to Self-Deport: Voices from Camp As Sayliyah

"We have no criticism of the U.S. government—on the contrary, we are truly thankful. However, we are deeply afraid of the possibility of being returned to Afghanistan."

Reason · Jul 17, 2025