Anger as Zimbabwe leader okays new radio levy for motorists
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all motorists to buy a radio licence before acquiring vehicle insurance. There has been an outcry from…
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Fans who insulted Vinícius Júnior found guilty in 1st hate-crime conviction related to racism in Spain
Five Valladolid fans who racially insulted Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior in 2022 have been found guilty in the first ruling in Spain that condemns racist insults in a soccer stadium as a hate…
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Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones. “Last week, President…
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Why the Russia-Ukraine peace talks are doomed before they begin
And why every ceasefire attempt in the conflict so far has collapsed By Vitaly Ryumshin, journalist and political analyst Diplomatic tensions are rising once again. Just days ago, the focus was…
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UN urges India and Pakistan to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
The Security Council has held a closed-door meeting to address flaring tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on India and Pakistan to avoid a “military…
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World says goodbye to Pope Francis
Pope Francis – the first Latin American pontiff, and the leader of some 1.4 billion Catholics – died aged 88 on April 21, Easter Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief across the world.…
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Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis’ death announced by Cardinal Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. “Dear brothers and sisters, with…
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Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates
WashingtonCNN — The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department…
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We are not afraid, China tells USA … hikes tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said his nation is “not afraid”, in his first public comment on the escalating trade war with the US that has tanked international markets and fueled fears…
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Beijing announces 84% tariff on US goods as trade war intensifies
Lana LamLive digital reporter It’s passed 13:30 in London and 08:30 in Washington. If you’re just joining us, here’s the latest: China has increased their retaliatory tariffs on US imports to 84%…
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