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August 20, 2024

The Most Pressing Global Issues in 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the world is experiencing significant transformations, challenges, and opportunities. From geopolitical shifts to environmental concerns, technological advancements to societal upheavals, the global landscape is evolving rapidly. Here’s

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August 27, 2024

Mainstream, not extreme’: BC United’s new pitch in battle with BC Conservatives

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon has a new slogan that he and his party intend to use frequently in the coming weeks and months. “We are mainstream, and they are extreme,” he

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January 30, 2025

US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane

A pair of 16-year-old skaters, their mothers, and two Russian coaches were among the passengers on board an aeroplane that hit a helicopter above Washington DC on Wednesday evening, the group’s skating

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Nigerian politician Alex Ikwechegh has caused outrage after he was caught on video slapping and verbally abusing a taxi driver delivering food to his house. “Do you know who I am?… I

November 5, 2024

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Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry

The Nigerian authorities have dropped treason and other charges against dozens of protesters, including more than 30 children, who were arrested in August after taking part in anti-government demonstrations. President Bola Tinubu

November 5, 2024

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Equatorial Guinea VP warns against office sex after viral videos

Civil servants caught having sex in their offices will face “severe measures”, the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea has warned after hundreds of allegedly pornographic videos were leaked to the public. The videos

November 5, 2024

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Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp

A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the

November 5, 2024

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Botswana’s politician who did the unthinkable

Confident and well-mannered, Botswana’s new President Duma Boko carries the traits of a highly trained human rights lawyer. The 54-year-old’s thoughtful, fluent sentences speak of his legal education first in Botswana and

November 5, 2024

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Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters, judge rules

Elon Musk’s political group can keep awarding $1m (£722,000) to voters in swing states, a judge has ruled. The giveaway by Mr Musk’s America PAC is set to end on Tuesday, and

November 5, 2024

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Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats” in a deepening diplomatic row with Canada.Both countries expelled each other’s top envoys last month after Canadian officials

November 5, 2024

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At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India

At least 36 people have died and 27 have been injured after a bus fell into a gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand.Officials said 44 people were on board when the

November 5, 2024

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Bangladesh steps up repayments to Adani to avoid power supply cut

Bangladesh is ramping up payments to Adani Power after the Indian conglomerate cut electricity supplies by half, reportedly over an unpaid $800m bill.Two senior government officials told the BBC they are already

November 5, 2024

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‘Give us back our gods’: Inside Nepal’s Museum of Stolen Art

Along a small street in Nepal’s Bhaktapur city stands an unassuming building with a strange name – the Museum of Stolen Art.Inside it are rooms filled with statues of Nepal’s sacred gods

November 5, 2024

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Top climber falls to death after rare Himalayan feat

A leading Slovak mountain climber has died while descending a 7,234m (23,730ft) peak in Nepal, after completing the rare feat of scaling the mountain’s perilous eastern face. Ondrej Huserka fell into a

November 5, 2024

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Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.” Youths and women in Katsina State have pledged to deliver two million votes to presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in the

November 4, 2024

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Sultan cautions religious leaders against misleading followers for personal gains

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II, has cautioned religious leaders against misleading their followers for personal aggrandisement. He charged them to repent, follow and preach the authentic teachings of their religion

November 4, 2024

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Tinubu nominates Ibiyemi as REC, Tukur national commissioner for INEC

Ms Ibiyemi, 58, hails from Ilaje in Ondo State and Tukur represents the North-West. President Bola Tinubu on Monday nominated Saseyi Ibiyemi as the Resident Electoral Commissioner representing Ondo State. If cleared

November 4, 2024

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EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa over N1.3 trillion oil derivation fraud

The vice presidential candidate was accused of using the loot to acquire massive shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company, among other investments in the oil sector. Officials said that the

November 4, 2024

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Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls

The rift in the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano has deepened as Governor Abba Yusuf snubbed meetings and refused to pick the calls of his godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. A

November 4, 2024

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Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls

The rift in the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano has deepened as Governor Abba Yusuf snubbed meetings and refused to pick the calls of his godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. A

November 4, 2024

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South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

Police in South Africa have forced 540 illegal miners out of an abandoned mine shaft and arrested them. Earlier this week, security forces blocked deliveries of food and water to the miners

November 4, 2024

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Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

Dozens of alleged protesters were brought before a Nigerian court on Friday, sparking outrage as many of the defendants appeared to be malnourished following two months of detention. Four young suspects –

November 4, 2024

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Spain’s king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Shouts of “murderer” and “shame” were directed at the

November 4, 2024

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The Most Pressing Global Issues in 2024

Mainstream, not extreme’: BC United’s new pitch in battle with BC Conservatives

US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry

Equatorial Guinea VP warns against office sex after viral videos

Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp

Botswana’s politician who did the unthinkable

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters, judge rules

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India

Bangladesh steps up repayments to Adani to avoid power supply cut

‘Give us back our gods’: Inside Nepal’s Museum of Stolen Art

Top climber falls to death after rare Himalayan feat

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

Sultan cautions religious leaders against misleading followers for personal gains

Tinubu nominates Ibiyemi as REC, Tukur national commissioner for INEC

EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa over N1.3 trillion oil derivation fraud

Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls

Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls

South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

Spain’s king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

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