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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is stepping back into the ring for her first professional match since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The champion says the fire that drove her to Olympic glory still burns bright.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, says she's ready to take any tests required to compete in Los Angeles. Her message of fairness and protection for all women athletes is resonating around the world.
Taiwan's Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting can return to international boxing after completing World Boxing's new eligibility review process. The decision ends months of uncertainty for the champion who faced intense scrutiny during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A modern business complex in Malawi's commercial hub of Limbe is transforming how small traders work, protecting them from weather disruptions while tripling customer access. Pacific Towers shows how private investment can solve infrastructure gaps that hold back entrepreneurs across developing cities.
Australia's 172-year-old State Library of Victoria transformed into a vibrant runway for the Fantasy Ball, where LGBTQIA+ people of color celebrated their identities through voguing and ballroom culture. The event brought chosen families together in a space traditionally reserved for quiet reading.
Morocco's women's beach volleyball duo staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Algeria and punch their ticket to the 2027 World Championships. The victory continues a remarkable decade of dominance for Moroccan women in African beach volleyball.
A school board in Maryland just celebrated six extraordinary students who are already making their mark through academic achievement, leadership, and community service. From an aspiring international biologist in fifth grade to a high school artist headed for the publishing world, these young people show what dedication looks like.
International diplomats have formally recognized Ghana's peaceful power transition and economic stabilization under President Mahama's leadership. The West African nation has become a beacon of democracy while taming inflation and reviving key industries.
Elevate Africa just launched a competition that pays creatives up to $25,000 to document and revive Africa's disappearing textile traditions through fashion films. The 2026 prize invites designers and filmmakers across the continent to tell the stories of endangered fabrics before they vanish forever.
Morocco has gifted Ghana 2,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to boost food production and strengthen agricultural independence. The donation arrives as global fertilizer prices soar and supply chains face disruption.
Georgia Tech star Jose Alvarado brought an NBA championship home to Brooklyn, helping the New York Knicks end a 53-year title drought. The undrafted player's journey from overlooked prospect to world champion proves persistence pays off.
Syria is creating a digital platform to help aid organizations get projects approved and funded faster in Aleppo. The system, launching next month, aims to cut red tape and connect international donors directly with the city's most urgent needs.
A Stanford-trained doctor flipped healthcare hiring on its head, creating a platform where employers chase nurses instead. Now 1.5 million nurses use it to find jobs faster.
Malaysia's largest infrastructure project is creating hundreds of skilled railway jobs by sending college graduates to China for hands-on training. The 650-kilometer East Coast Rail Link will connect underdeveloped regions to major ports when it opens early next year.
A tiny, battery-powered gel delivers oxygen directly into chronic wounds, healing injuries in diabetic mice that would have otherwise proven fatal. The breakthrough could prevent millions of amputations and someday help grow replacement organs.