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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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November 16, 2024

‘I neva sabi woman and I no dey do arrangee miracle’ – Zion Prophet Ebuka Obi

Popular preacher for Nigeria, Prophet Ebuka Obi don deny allegations of fake miracle wey pipo dey accuse am of for im church, Zion Prayer Movement. Di man of God get massive following

Plan to promote growth in sustainable finance

A two year action plan to encourage the Isle of Man’s finance sector to move towards climate-related initiatives and investments has been developed.The Sustainable Finance Roadmap aims to direct capital towards investments

November 20, 2024

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Welsh ministers’ finances transformed, say experts

Increases in public spending by Chancellor Rachel Reeves have “transformed” the Welsh government’s budget, finance experts have said.They say it should allow for a boost to NHS funding next year, without cuts

November 20, 2024

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Tinubu Writes NASS, Seeks Approval For N1.77tn Fresh External Borrowing

If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the deficit of N9.7 trillion for the 2024 budget. President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh

November 19, 2024

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‘I’ll show you the way out’ — EFCC chairman sacks two ‘corrupt’ officials

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced the dismissal of two officials over alleged corruption. Speaking on Tuesday at the annual criminal law review conference organised

November 19, 2024

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THE INSIDER: How Daniel Bwala was demoted as ‘presidential spokesman’ within 24 hours

Daniel Bwala had barely announced himself as the new presidential spokesman when Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, issued a statement saying there was no “presidential spokesman”

November 19, 2024

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Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day

Ukraine has said it will never give in to Russia’s aggression as it marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of the country. “Ukraine will never submit to the

November 19, 2024

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Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

One of the innovations at this year’s Paris Olympics was supposed to be an electric flying taxi service. Germany’s Volocopter promised its electric-powered, two-seater aircraft, the VoloCity, would be ferrying passengers around the

November 19, 2024

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Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people

Turkish air strikes in drought-struck north-east Syria have cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people, in what experts say may be a violation of international law.

November 19, 2024

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Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls

The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted.It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a “large majority”.A victory for Pastef would

November 18, 2024

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Police vow to arrest South African miners as standoff continues

South African police say they will continue to arrest any illegal miners who emerge from a disused gold mine where hundreds, possibly thousands, of people are in hiding.This follows a court order

November 18, 2024

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Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women

Nigeria has announced that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to “poor and vulnerable” women in an ambitious plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.At

November 18, 2024

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Top radio host charged with sexually abusing eight people

Veteran Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with sexually abusing seven men and a 17-year-old boy.The 83-year-old was taken into custody at his Sydney apartment early on

November 18, 2024

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Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

Hezbollah’s media chief Mohammed Afif has been killed in an Israeli strike in central Beirut, the Lebanese militant group has confirmed.A strike hit the headquarters of the Baath political party in the

November 18, 2024

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Australian senator censured for heckling King

Australian lawmakers have voted to censure an Aboriginal senator who heckled King Charles during his visit to Canberra last month, to express their “profound disapproval” of her protest.Lidia Thorpe shouted “you are

November 18, 2024

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Fresh ethnic clashes in India’s Manipur after six bodies found

India’s north-eastern state of Manipur is on high alert after authorities recovered the bodies of six women and children, who reportedly belonged to the majority Meitei community.Meitei groups have alleged that they

November 18, 2024

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New service launches for sexual assault survivors

A new service to support survivors of sexual abuse has launched. Iris (Individualised, Recovery & Resilience, Information & Support) opened in Suffolk at the start of October, run by the Suffolk GP Federation.

November 17, 2024

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Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France

After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements. The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle

November 17, 2024

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Massive’ Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts

A “massive” Russian missile and drone attack has targeted power infrastructure across Ukraine, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. At least 10 people were killed in the strikes, which hit the

November 17, 2024

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