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The man, accused of killing 42 women, escaped from a police station, allegedly with inside help.

The man, accused of killing 42 women, escaped from a police station, allegedly with inside help.

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

William Smith, hailed for being a maths and science education innovator, has died aged 85.

While Lesotho sells water to South Africa some near a huge dam have to use an unreliable spring.

While Lesotho sells water to South Africa some near a huge dam have to use an unreliable spring.

While Lesotho sells water to South Africa some near a huge dam have to use an unreliable spring.

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

Humans could be at risk following the discovery of contaminated maize batches, health minister says.

Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.