‘Your son will die’: How blessing scammers prowl streets
Female crooks are exploiting superstition and family love to swindle other women.
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Oct
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16
Oct
Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief
The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.
16
Oct
In pictures: Life of former One Direction star Liam Payne
The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on 17 October
16
Oct
Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in Argentina, police say
The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local media are reporting.
16
Oct
Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy
The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.
16
Oct
Trudeau accuses India of ‘massive mistake’ amid diplomatic row
The PM said officials went public with allegations Indian agents were behind violent acts in Canada only after quiet diplomacy failed.
16
Oct
Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.
16
Oct
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city’s first post-independence mayor.
16
Oct
Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.
16
Oct
Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting
Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.
