A world first

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It is 50 years since the first heart transplant took place, ushering in a new era of media attention and medical celebrity.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa replaces ministers after outcry

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The changes come two days after critics accused him of rewarding the military for its role in his rise.

UAE ‘deports’ Egypt presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq

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Ahmed Shafiq, who was living in the UAE, declared his intention to run in Egypt's 2018 election days ago.

Egyptian lawyer jailed for saying women in ripped jeans should be raped

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Nabih al-Wahsh said it was a "national duty" to rape and harass women who wear ripped jeans.

Tunisia coach Maaloul targets World Cup opener against England

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Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul believes his side's hopes of reaching the World Cup second round hinge on their opening Group G game against England.

‘I fled Zimbabwe for Nottingham after being tortured’

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A man who fled Zimbabwe for Nottingham gives his view on his country's future.

Heart disease in Africa, 50 years on from world’s first transplant

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The world's first heart transplant was performed in Africa 50 years ago, but heart disease is still one of the biggest killers.

Tunisia to open against England at World Cup

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England have been drawn with Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G at next year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Tunisia to open against England at World Cup

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England have been drawn with Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G at next year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.

UN appeals for record $22.5bn humanitarian aid for 2018

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More than $10bn (£7.41bn) is needed to address the humanitarian crises in Syria and Yemen alone.