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Agnes Ngetich just shaved one second off the women's half marathon world record in Copenhagen, clocking 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 15 seconds. The Kenyan champion dominated from start to finish, adding a second world title to her already stellar 2026 season.
Four-time Paralympic champion Amalia Perez returned to international competition after shoulder surgery, lifting 120kg to win gold on home soil in Mexico City. The championships saw record-breaking performances from athletes across the Americas preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
A classic underdog story unfolds as grassroots soccer club South Melbourne faces A-League giants Melbourne Victory in Australia's biggest cup final ever. The match brings together 70 years of soccer history in a sold-out stadium showdown.
Police officers in Hawaii just collected nearly $48,000 to help Special Olympics athletes compete and train. The 23rd annual "Badges and Buckets" fundraiser brought together cops, volunteers, and athletes at Walmart stores across the Big Island.
A protein discovered five decades ago made it possible to identify HIV, protect the blood supply, and launch modern cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Robert Gallo reflects on how basic science research created breakthroughs no one could have predicted.
People living with polycythemia vera can now self-administer weekly shots that eliminate the need for constant blood draws. Most patients in trials went a full year without needing a single phlebotomy.
A self-taught painter who didn't pick up a brush until age 36 just won Australia's prestigious Lester Prize for a tender portrait of her 20-year-old daughter. Fiona O'Byrne's decade-long practice of painting her children captured judges' hearts with its quiet intimacy.
A ride-hailing driver in China reassured a blind passenger about his appearance, sparking a friendship that's warming hearts across social media. Their conversation has earned over 7.4 million likes and inspired a promise of lifelong support.
Three women who carried their families through schizophrenia, suicide, and OCD are sharing their stories to help millions of Indian families end the silence around mental illness. Their new book puts caregivers at the center of India's mental health conversation.
Two critically endangered Great Indian Bustards took flight in Rajasthan's Desert National Park, marking the first rewilding test of India's decade-long captive breeding program. Scientists fitted them with satellite tags to track whether birds raised by humans can learn to survive on their own.
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After decades of declining public appearances, South African food writer Tony Jackman is discovering that the scary thing he avoided might actually be fun. Three successful cooking demos later, the self-described "scared kid at the back of the classroom" is learning to love the spotlight.
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When a beloved Asian fusion café nearly closed, Durban's community rallied to move it into an unexpected new home: a renowned African art museum. Now Poké Box serves fresh bowls and Korean sandwiches steps away from priceless indigenous artifacts, creating a unique cultural crossroads.
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A South African pattern designer from Mthatha beat 700 applicants to win a spot in a prestigious French incubation program. Her business, Emotives Africa, transforms traditional African imagery into modern designs that help brands avoid cultural clichés.
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A trailblazing South African judge who fought apartheid and defended Nelson Mandela has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work promoting justice and international law. Navi Pillay's journey from Durban to the world's highest courts shows how one person's commitment to fairness can reshape global justice.
After years of financial instability, Nigeria's new economic reforms are passing real-world stress tests and attracting serious international attention. At a major Singapore summit this week, global investors heard why Africa's largest economy is becoming a safer bet.
Saudi Arabia just granted Nigeria 10,000 additional Hajj slots, raising the country's 2027 allocation to 60,000 pilgrims. The increase comes as Nigeria's Hajj Commission works with traditional leaders and security agencies to make the sacred journey safer and smoother for every traveler.
A juvenile bald eagle named after Dolly Parton just took flight over Miami wetlands after an incredible six-month recovery. Found too young to fly with a severe infection, Dolly learned to hunt fish and earned her freedom.
Four seals and sea lions at Sydney's Taronga Zoo learned to press paddles for fish rewards, helping scientists understand how human noise threatens endangered ocean animals. The breakthrough could protect 12,000 Australian sea lions from harmful shipping and construction sounds.