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Scientists have found evidence of a “ghost population” that lived in Africa around 500,000 years ago and are genetically linked to modern-day humans. The existence of the mysterious ancestor was uncovered by researchers who were studying the genes of four West African populations. Up to 19 percent of human’s genetic …

The small west African nation of The Gambia has filed a lawsuit at the UN’s top court formally accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya Muslims. It was filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which normally rules on disputes between states. Last year, the UN issued a damning report …