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A multibillion-dollar oil project is impacting locals' health and livelihood in Uganda

By Willem Marx

Published September 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM EDT

Communities living in the middle of a large energy project along one of Africa's largest lakes complain that the effects of the construction are creating stress and illness.

Willem Marx

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Israel's attacks on Hamas in Qatar stun the Gulf and dash chances for a Gaza ceasefire

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Qatar slams Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha as "state terrorism" after the bombardment rocks the tiny U.S. ally and dashes hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli strikes kill 22, including 5 journalists, in a Gaza hospital

Anas Baba

Israeli forces killed 22 people, including five journalists, in two strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, drawing global condemnation and prompting a rare admission of regret from the Israeli government.
Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at White House after Alaska summit with Putin fell short

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President Trump says he is talking with his Ukrainian counterpart and European leaders about the next steps to try to end Russia's war on Ukraine.