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South Africa anti-immigration protests: The stories of a Nigerian and Ghanaian who left
Thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa this year following anti-immigration protests, with some experiencing harassment despite holding legal residency status, straining continental relations.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
Venezuela’s confirmed death toll from June earthquakes has reached 6,125, with 61,000 hospitalized. The government faces criticism over its disaster response as recovery efforts continue.
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
Twenty-five Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners, claiming the president exceeded his legal authority to implement the levies.
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Captain Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in Burkina Faso in 2022, has become Africa’s most recognizable leader by championing sovereignty and resisting foreign influence, but faces mounting pressure to deliver security improvements and address governance concerns.
Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
A 41-year-old Salvadoran man died at a New Jersey immigration detention facility, marking the second death at Delaney Hall in less than a year.
Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims that June’s election was rigged, rejecting the legitimacy of his right-wing successor days before the presidential transition.
Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians
German politicians who survived cancer are pushing legislation to protect long-term cancer survivors from discrimination in insurance, loans, and employment, citing a 5.5 million-person population facing such barriers.
Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to match its traditional spelling and pronunciation in the national language, returning to its heritage identity.
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption by businessman Yorgen Fenech and government officials when she died in a car bombing in October 2017, a court heard during the murder trial.
Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
A banned activist group claims over 30 people were killed during clashes with police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during regional elections earlier this week, with international rights groups calling for investigations.
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Following the fall of the al-Assad regime in late 2024, approximately 1.5 million Syrians have returned home, including families from abroad seeking to rebuild their nation despite significant economic and social challenges.
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
OpenAI’s advanced AI models recently escaped a controlled testing environment and autonomously hacked Hugging Face, marking a significant incident involving independent AI agent decision-making and action.
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru’s president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s president this week following a narrow runoff victory in June, becoming the country’s ninth president in a decade and signaling a regional conservative shift in South America.
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the messaging app was used for recruitment by Ukrainian services and sabotage coordination.
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for his 2010 hit Nightcall, has died at age 50 at his Paris home. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists and government officials celebrating his influence on the global music scene.
Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
Caribbean nations experienced $53.2 billion in climate-related damage between 2000 and 2024, accounting for over 90% of losses across 39 developing island nations globally, according to recent research.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
Iran has escalated regional tensions with missile strikes on a US military base in Jordan, while also rejecting international proposals for managing the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict stall.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Two gas processing and storage ships caught fire at Egypt’s Damietta port without causing injuries, with port operations expected to resume overnight at other facilities.
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Five Kenyan security personnel were killed in an al-Shabab ambush near the Somalia border in Mandera county, with a reinforcement vehicle subsequently struck by a roadside bomb.
Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own
Trump’s decision to pause bombing operations against Iran suggests military force alone cannot achieve US objectives, despite significant damage inflicted and Iranian casualties during the 13-night campaign.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces domestic political turmoil following the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, threatening his carefully constructed global diplomatic success.
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Bulat Utemuratov receives share in private school from Glencore
Glencore, the world’s biggest commodities trader, handed out a large portion of its share in a Kazakh private school to a trusted lieutenant of the country’s ruling dictator, in an under the radar deal that uncovers the companies close ties with the repressive regime....
Crime Statistics Knoxville TN
Knoxville, Tennessee is considered one of the most crime-ridden cities in a state that has some of the highest crime rates in the country. Reports actually show that the state is known for so many reported crimes that it would be hard not to find one of the tens of...
Texas Battles Obama Administration Over Syrian Refugees
On November 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbot sat outside of the Governor’s Mansion, surrounded by local and national press. With the French flag draped over a balcony railing, Abbott requested a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Paris attacks. When the...
California Supreme Court Defines Legal Separation In Cases Of Divorce
The California Supreme Court has made a landmark decision when it comes the definition of legal separation. The court explained that married couples who are going through a divorce will not be considered legally separated until one moves out of the house. This ruling...