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    Judge imposes £100,000 bail condition on Rwanda genocide accused●Judge imposes £100,000 bail condition on Rwanda genocide accused https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck24j08v1zd0o?at_meMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts213 d ago

    A judge has set bail at £100,000 for a person accused of involvement in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The ruling attaches a substantial financial condition to release while the case proceeds. The 1994 genocide, in which around 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed, remains the subject of ongoing prosecutions in British and international courts decades later.

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    AI Agents Are Crawling Government Websites on Their Own▼AI Agents Are Starting to Wander Around Government Websites on Their Own. The Internet Wasn’t Built for This.✉newsTechnologyInternet14 d ago

    Autonomous AI agents are increasingly browsing government websites without direct human instruction, retrieving information, filling forms and navigating pages on their own. Commentators warn the internet's architecture was designed for human users, not machine agents, raising concerns about traffic overload, security, accountability and whether public services can cope with this shift.

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    A bumper tomato year for German gardeners●Es ist einfach ein gutes Tomatenjahr. Diese Ladung habe ich gerade noch mal von den Kübeltomaten vor der Terrassenwand gMmastodonLifeHome & Garden1041 d ago

    A gardener reports harvesting another large batch of tomatoes from container plants growing by a terrace wall, with more fruit still ripening on the vines. The post describes it as simply a good tomato year, sharing the haul with a gardening community under harvest and gardening tags. Home growers are comparing yields as the season delivers unusually plentiful crops.

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    Rwanda in talks to bring Formula 1 back to Africa▼Rwanda F1 race: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen welcome prospect of Africa return as talks gather pace✉newsSportMotorsport3 d ago

    Rwanda is holding talks about hosting a Formula 1 race, which would mark the championship's return to Africa for the first time in decades. Drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have welcomed the prospect. Hamilton has long pushed for a race on the continent, and the prospect of a Rwandan venue has gathered momentum as discussions advance.

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    Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is making headlines after picking up two yellow cards, which Polish outlets describe as seeing him wrapped up and sidelined for a Chicago match, with some fans speculating about a conspiracy. Other coverage quotes Lewandowski joking that he is 'still needed', while commentators use the moment to criticise the wider state of Polish football.

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    Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Poland thrashed Romania 6:0 in a Nations League match, also benefiting from a red card and a penalty in their favour. Lewandowski said he can still score goals for Poland, while Polish media praised standout performances from Zalewski and Nowak. The result lifts Poland into contention for second place in their group.

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    Amazon Revives 'Stargate' Series With 'WandaVision' Creator●Amazon's 'Stargate' Series Is Back in Development, This Time With 'WandaVision' Creator https://gizmodo.com/amazons-starMmastodonCultureTelevision52 d ago

    Amazon is moving forward again with a new 'Stargate' television series, now attached to Jac Schaeffer, the creator behind Marvel's 'WandaVision'. The long-gestating project had previously stalled, and its return with a high-profile showrunner signals a serious new attempt to expand the beloved sci-fi franchise for streaming audiences. Fans are weighing in on whether the 'WandaVision' pedigree can finally deliver a worthy successor to the original 'Stargate' films and series.

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    Travel content roundup circulates on Flipboard magazine●# travel # wanderlust # destinations # travelguides # flipboarrd https:// flipboard.com/@econopass/flipt ravel-mag-tp1htMmastodonLifeTravel81 d ago

    A travel-focused magazine on Flipboard, curated by Econopass, is circulating tagged content on wanderlust, destinations and travel guides. It groups articles and features for people planning trips or browsing destination ideas. Engagement so far is modest, with the collection being shared across feeds to reach a wider audience of travel enthusiasts.

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    Cape Verde hosted Rwanda in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that ended 0-0, with live coverage from sports outlets tracking the scoreless draw. Both sides were fighting for points in the qualification group, and the stalemate keeps the final standings in play as the qualifying campaign moves forward.

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    Australia chases record target at Wanderers after inspiring century●LIVE: Aussies hunt Wanderers miracle after heartwarming ton✉newsSportCricket14 d ago

    Australia is chasing an unlikely victory target at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, needing what commentators are calling a 'miracle' to win the Test. The chase was set up by a heartfelt century that has drawn praise from fans, giving the tourists hope of a dramatic fourth-innings comeback in South Africa.

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    WandaVision Creator Jac Schaeffer to Develop Stargate Series for Amazon▼‘WandaVision’ Creator Jac Schaeffer to Develop ‘Stargate’ Series at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)✉newsCultureTelevision1 d ago

    Jac Schaeffer, the creator behind Marvel's 'WandaVision', is set to develop a new 'Stargate' series for Amazon, according to Variety. The project marks the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise, which Amazon now controls following its acquisition of MGM. Schaeffer's involvement has drawn attention given her acclaimed work reinventing a familiar property for television.

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    Rwanda beat Sudan 3-0 in U23 AFCON qualifier●FT: Rwanda 3 vs 0 Sudan AFCON2027- U23 Qualifiers at KIGALI PELE STADIUM | 30/09/2026 BIGEZWEHO TV▶youtubeWarSudan216.7K4 d ago

    Rwanda's U23 side defeated Sudan 3-0 in an AFCON 2027 U23 qualifier played at Pele Stadium in Kigali on 30 September 2026. The full-time result is drawing strong attention among Rwandan fans, who are celebrating the convincing home win that boosts the team's chances in the qualification campaign for the tournament.

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    Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is again at the centre of attention in Spain, with Polish sports media reporting that noise around him has returned despite claims from Barcelona coach Hansi Flick's staff that the matter is 'not discussed'. The reports suggest internal statements about the forward's situation are fuelling renewed speculation.

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    Lascaux cave paintings, discovered in 1940, remembered●De ingang naar deze grotten in Lascaux, Zuid-Frankrijk werd op 12 september 1940 ontdekt; op de wanden werden meer dan 2MmastodonCultureArt57 d ago

    The entrance to the Lascaux caves in southern France was discovered on 12 September 1940, revealing more than 2,000 paintings on the walls. The images, created around 17,300 years ago with mineral pigments in various colours, depict hundreds of animals and are among the most famous examples of prehistoric art in the world.

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    Amazon Revives Stargate Series With WandaVision Creator▼Amazon’s ‘Stargate’ Series Is Back in Development, This Time With ‘WandaVision’ Creator An earlier incarnation of the neMmastodonBusinessStartups21 d ago

    Amazon has put its planned Stargate television series back into development, now with Jac Schaeffer, creator of Marvel's WandaVision, involved. The project, from Stargate veteran Martin Gero, had earlier been tabled in June. Fans of the long-running sci-fi franchise are watching to see whether the revival will finally move forward and what a fresh creative direction could mean for the beloved universe.

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    Robert Lewandowski, the Poland and Barcelona striker, is among the names drawing search attention in the United States, ranking high on Google trends with growing engagement. US sports coverage is currently focused on Major League Soccer fixtures such as Chicago Fire versus New York City, and interest in the striker is spilling over into that conversation.

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    Police in Schwandorf, Bavaria, are dealing with a case in which a person filled a backpack with groceries and left the checkout without paying. Local media, including the regional paper Onetz, reported the shoplifting incident, which has drawn attention among readers in the area. Details about the value of the goods or whether a suspect was caught were not given.

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    Polish sports outlet Meczyki reports that a decision concerning Robert Lewandowski has been made, saying 'everything is clear'. The report gives no further details in the headline, and interest in the Barcelona striker is rising in both the UK and Germany. Fans are awaiting confirmation of what the decision involves.

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    Cuckoo Genetics Show Host Habits Don't Split Wandering Species▼Cuckoo Genes Reveal Host Habits Alone Cannot Divide a Wandering Species✉newsScienceBiology14 d ago

    New research on cuckoos indicates that differences in host preferences alone are not enough to divide the wide-ranging species into separate ones. Genetic analysis suggests the birds' wandering behaviour keeps populations mixing, preventing host-based splits from hardening into distinct species, according to coverage by Bioengineer.

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    Sudan and Rwanda U23 draw 1-1 in Juba●Extended Highlights: Sudan 1-1 Rwanda (U23) | All Goals at Juba Stadium | Red Card to Daniel Muhoza▶youtubeWarSudan44K37 min ago

    Sudan's under-23 side drew 1-1 with Rwanda at Juba Stadium, with both goals scored in a match that also saw Rwanda's Daniel Muhoza sent off after a red card. The result is drawing attention from East African football fans, with highlights of the goals and the dismissal circulating widely.

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    Visitors enjoy native plants and bandicoots at Cranbourne gardens●Yesterday we went to the Botanical Gardens at Cranbourne where we wandered around in light rain admiring a gorgeous rangMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife245 d ago

    Visitors to the Australian Botanic Garden at Cranbourne, on Melbourne's southeastern outskirts, spent a rainy day wandering among native plants, many in flower, and spotted two bandicoots. The visit prompted reflection on how the site has changed since the land was acquired roughly 35 years ago, with the gardens now showcasing the region's indigenous flora and wildlife.

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    Sudan hold Rwanda 1-1 in live international fixture●🟤LIVE: SUDAN 1-1 RWANDA|| AMAVUBI YANGANYIJE NA KENYA|| UMUSIMBURA WA BONHEUR|| UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE▶youtubeWarSudan38K17 h ago

    Sudan and Rwanda played to a 1-1 draw in a match covered by Kinyarwanda-language sports commentary. The broadcast also flagged the draw for Amavubi, Rwanda's national team, in their group with Kenya, alongside discussion of a player change involving Bonheur and updates from the UEFA Nations League. Fans are following Rwanda's qualifying prospects closely as the group tightens.

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    Reports say South African mining tycoon Neal Froneman is backing a $402 million project to convert a 600-hectare farmland site into a Formula 1 circuit, fuelling talk that Rwanda could join the F1 calendar. The plan, discussed around Kigali's push for a grand prix, would make the country one of the first in East Africa to host the sport, and motorsport fans are debating whether the project can secure a place on the schedule.

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    Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Poland win 6-0●Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6vgxe0yxpn8o?at_medium=MmastodonSportSports29 d ago

    Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick at the age of 38 as Poland cruised to a 6-0 victory in a football match. The veteran striker's three-goal performance drew widespread attention, with fans praising his remarkable longevity and continued scoring form at an age when most players have retired from international football.

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    Rwanda beat Sudan 3-0 in AFCON 2027 qualifier in Kigali●FT: Rwanda 3 vs 0 Sudan AFCON2027 Qualifiers at KIGALI PELE STADIUM | 30/09/2026 BIGEZWEHO TV▶youtubeWarSudan214.3K11 d ago

    Rwanda defeated Sudan 3-0 in an AFCON 2027 qualifier played at Kigali Pele Stadium on 30 September 2026. The result is drawing heavy attention among East African and Sudanese football fans, with debate over what the scoreline means for both teams' qualifying campaigns and Sudan's continued use of Rwanda as a home venue.

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    Decatur chamber and MillikinWORKS to hold AI for Business workshops▼MillikinWORKS, Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce to host AI for Business workshops✉newsBusiness1 d ago

    MillikinWORKS and the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce are hosting a series of AI for Business workshops aimed at helping local companies understand and apply artificial intelligence in their operations. The announcement, reported by WAND, comes as interest in practical AI training for small and mid-sized businesses continues to grow across Illinois and the wider region.

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    New Stargate series in development at Amazon from WandaVision creator▼Another Stargate TV series is in development at Amazon - this time from WandaVision creator✉newsCultureTelevision1 d ago

    Amazon is developing another Stargate television series, this time with WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer attached. The news adds to Amazon's plans for the long-running sci-fi franchise following its acquisition of MGM, which holds the Stargate rights. Fans are weighing what a fresh creative voice could bring to a property that has spanned multiple series and films since the 1990s.

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    Rwanda beats Sudan 3-0 in U23 AFCON qualifiers●FULL Time match highlights 🇷🇼 RWANDA 3_0 🇸🇩 SUDAN AFCON U23 QUALIFIERS 🎉🎊🎉🎊 Amavubiiiiii 🎊🎉🎊🎊▶youtubeWarSudan63.1K4 d ago

    Rwanda's under-23 national team, the Amavubi, defeated Sudan 3-0 in an AFCON U23 qualifier match. Fans celebrated the decisive win across social media, sharing full-time highlights and congratulating the young squad on a strong result in the tournament qualifiers.

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    Navi Pillay awarded the Nobel Peace Prize▼Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay. She has worked for the the ICJ, ICC, the Rwanda tribunal, and the UN, including its rMmastodonWorldUnited Nations112 d ago

    Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The South African jurist has served on the International Court of Justice, worked as a judge at the International Criminal Court, led the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Commenters highlight her role in UN inquiries into Palestine and alleged genocide in Gaza.

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    Beach photo caption riffs on Tolkien line●Not all who wander are lost, some are just looking for the perfect beach #selfie #beach #fashion #nature #photographyMmastodonLifeFashion21 d ago

    A social media user shared a beach selfie captioned with a playful twist on the famous line from Tolkien's poem: 'Not all who wander are lost, some are just looking for the perfect beach.' The post tags fashion, nature and photography, fitting a lighthearted travel-and-style mood that circulates widely on photo-sharing platforms.

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    When one partner's election obsession exhausts the other▼Wayne and Wanda: My partner is hyper-engaged in election season. I’m exhausted.✉newsWorldElections1 d ago

    An advice column exchange from the Anchorage Daily News addresses a reader whose partner is hyper-engaged with election season while the reader feels drained by the constant political focus. The column, written under the pseudonyms Wayne and Wanda, explores how couples navigate political stress differently, striking a chord with readers coping with election fatigue at home.

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    Spiegel story on German migrants in Paraguay draws criticism●Der Spiegel berichtete vorige Woche, wie gut es deutschen Einwanderern in # Paraguay gefaellt. Der Autor vergass zu erwaMmastodonWorldImmigration23 h ago

    Der Spiegel last week published a report portraying the comfortable life of German immigrants in Paraguay. Critics say the article omitted crucial history: the country long served as a refuge for Nazi war criminals and was ruled by Alfredo Stroessner, a dictator of German descent. Commenters are calling out the piece for whitewashing that past.

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    Claims that Rwanda is set to withdraw security guarantees spark debate●URWANDA RUGIYE GUKURAHO INGAMBA Z'UBWIRINZI🚨MUKINYARWANDA IJAMBO URWANDA RWAVUGIYE MURI LONI!▶youtubeWorldUnited Nations74.5K4 d ago

    Kinyarwanda-language reports are circulating claiming that Rwanda is preparing to remove or withdraw security arrangements, sparking heated discussion among Rwandan audiences. Commentators are debating what the reported move could mean for the country's stability and its regional position, with the term 'Urwanda' itself drawing attention for its historical origins. No official government confirmation of the claim is cited.

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    Google says most Android apps run fine on x86 Chromebooks●Google: Android-Apps laufen auf x86-Googlebooks zum Großteil einwandfrei Google gibt Details zur App-Kompatibilität derMmastodonTechnologyMobile44 d ago

    Google has published details on app compatibility for its new x86-based Googlebooks, saying the vast majority of Android apps run without problems thanks to a binary translation layer for x86 devices. The announcement addresses a key concern for buyers wondering whether their favourite mobile apps will work on the new hardware.

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    Rwanda close to hosting Africa's first F1 race in 33 years▼Rwanda closes in on deal to host Africa’s first F1 Grand Prix in 33 years, ahead of South Africa and Nigeria✉newsSportMotorsport2 d ago

    Rwanda is reportedly close to a deal to host Africa's first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 33 years, putting it ahead of rival bids from South Africa and Nigeria. The move would end a three-decade absence of the sport on the continent, with Kigali emerging as a surprise frontrunner for a future race on the F1 calendar.

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    Spotting Invader pixel art on the streets of Paris●# paris # invader # travel # photography # snapshot # wanderlust # france # pixelMmastodonLifeTravel78 d ago

    People are sharing photos of Invader's pixel mosaic artworks around Paris, the street artist known for gluing Space Invaders-style tiles on walls across the French capital. The posts tag travel and photography hashtags, presenting the mosaics as a highlight for visitors exploring the city and hunting the works scattered through its streets.

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    Astuvansalmi rock paintings offer glimpse into Bronze Age minds●Astuvansalmi ist eine Felswand am Saimaa-Ufer, auf der vor etwa 3.000 Jahren Menschen ihre Jagdmotive eingeritzt haben.MmastodonCultureArt62 d ago

    Astuvansalmi, a rock face on the shore of Lake Saimaa in Finland, carries carvings and red ochre paintings made around 3,000 years ago. The images show mainly human figures and elk, reflecting the hunting culture of the region's early inhabitants. Renewed attention to the site highlights it as a rare direct window into the thought world of ancient hunter-gatherers.

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    Calls for massive investment in climate protection in Germany●@ tagesschau Wie wär’s mal mit massiven Investitionen in den Klimaschutz? # spd # union # CDU # CSU # Klimawandel # KlimMmastodonBusinessLabor216 d ago

    A question directed at German public broadcaster tagesschau is circulating: why not pursue massive investments in climate protection? The message tags the SPD and the union parties CDU and CSU, framing climate policy as a test for Germany's governing coalition. It reflects ongoing public frustration that climate spending remains modest compared with other budget priorities, amid continuing debate over how seriously Berlin treats the climate crisis.

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    Travellers Share Photos Crossing the Andes in Peru●Crossing the Andes, # Peru # travel # photography # snapshot # wanderlustMmastodonLifeTravel63 d ago

    Photography posts are showing mountain crossings in Peru, with images of the Andes tagged for travel and wanderlust. The snapshots highlight the country's dramatic highland scenery and appear aimed at inspiring future trips. Little detail accompanies the images beyond the travel and photography tags.

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    South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as Rwanda F1 race nears●South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as F1 race in Rwanda nears✉newsSportMotorsport4 d ago

    A South African government minister has made a defiant statement about Africa as Formula 1 moves closer to holding a race in Rwanda. The comment, picked up by Yahoo Sports, comes amid growing momentum around a potential grand prix on the continent, which has not hosted a Formula 1 event since South Africa last held one in 1993. The remarks are being discussed in motorsport and regional news circles.