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US to withdraw from UNESCO, cites Palestine’s membership
The United States has announced it will leave UN cultural agency UNESCO in 2026 over Palestine’s membership and alleged bias against Israel.
Trump administration announces exit, set to take effect December 2026, repeating 2018 withdrawal over policy conflicts.
The virus spreading beyond Indian Ocean into Africa, South Asia, and Europe, says WHO’s team lead on arboviruses.
The documents include details about the FBI investigation, potential leads, FBI memos and more.
Africa

Senegal bans motorbikes near Mali border amid security fears
The midnight-to-dawn motorbike ban applies to the Bakel region in Senegal, which stretches along the border with Mali.
Mahmoud Youssouf said the decision aligns with the “longstanding position of the African Union” on the rights of the Palestinian people.
Joshlin Smith mysteriously vanished in February 2024 outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, and is yet to be found.
Dakar expands cooperation with NASA, becoming 56th signatory to the international moon exploration framework
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