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1. South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul’s historic streets

   Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.

2. London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

   Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.

3. US and Nigeria presidents say senior IS leader killed in joint operation

   The Nigerian president called the strike a 'significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism'.

4. Red Sea Film Foundation holds annual Women in Cinema gala

   A Moroccan, Nigerian, and Rwandan among the six women honoured at the event in the south of France on Friday.

5. Agency says over 40 per cent of Sudanese face acute food insecurity

   The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s latest analysis shows that 19.5 million Sudanese - two out of every five citizens – are in danger.