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Pope Francis died following stroke and cardiac arrest, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and…
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U.S. judge restricts Musk’s DOGE from accessing Americans’ social security data
A U.S. federal judge has ruled to limit Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personal social security…
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Niger reinforces troops at Burkina Faso border amid rising jihadist threats
Niger has increased its military presence along its border with Burkina Faso in response to a growing terror threat and…
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Trump to join surprise US-Japan trade talks, expands agenda beyond tariffs to military costs
US President Donald Trump has announced he will personally attend a key meeting between Japanese and US trade officials on…
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UK Supreme Court rules definition of ‘Woman’ based on gender at birth
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a “woman” is based on a person’s sex at birth,…
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Israel blocks humanitarian aid from entering Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel has adopted a policy of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says Trump’s administration reminds her of a Nigerian government
Celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has drawn global attention once again — this time with a blunt critique of…
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UK’s top court to make powerful ruling on who can legally be called a ‘woman’
On Wednesday, April 16, the UK Supreme Court is set to deliver a historic decision that could redefine who is…
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Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status after university defies sweeping White House demands
Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Harvard University on Tuesday, April 15, threatening to revoke its tax-exempt…
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Ghana directs foreign nationals to withdraw from Gold market by April 30
Ghana has directed all foreign nationals to exit its local gold trading market by April 30, according to a statement…
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China accuses US of conducting ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, identifies alleged NSA operatives
Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Harbin have accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of carrying out…
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Harvard defies Trump’s demands, faces $2.3 billion federal funding freeze
Harvard University on Monday rejected a series of demands from the Trump administration, asserting that complying would effectively hand over…
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Sudan: UN says rape used as war tactic
A UN agency warned on Tuesday that rape is being systematically used as a weapon of war in Sudan, as…
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El Salvador’s president refuses to return man wrongly deported by US, sparks global debate
On Monday, April 14, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele made headlines after declaring he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
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Insider Trading: Trump Administration under investigation
Federal authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into alleged insider trading by senior members of the Trump administration. The Department…
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EU set to approve first retaliation against US tariffs, escalating trade tensions
On Wednesday, April 9, European Union countries are expected to approve the bloc's first countermeasures in response to U.S. President…
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US ramps up military action in Yemen after Houthi defiance
The United States has escalated its military campaign in Yemen, launching 22 airstrikes on Tuesday, April 8, targeting Houthi sites…
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Burkina Faso president Traore says no country truly develops under democracy, only revolution
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Burkina Faso’s military president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, stated that no country has ever developed under…
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Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin for breaking NHL goals record
On Monday, April 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Alex Ovechkin after the hockey star became the NHL's all-time top…
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China, warns of new trade penalties
On Monday, April 7, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would impose a 50% tariff on Chinese…
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Saudi Arabia suspends visas for Nigeria, Egypt, 12 others ahead of Hajj
On Monday, April 7, Saudi Arabia announced a temporary suspension of certain visa categories for citizens from 14 countries, including…
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Russia blasts EU interference in Serbia’s cabinet decision as ‘shameless’ and ‘unacceptable’
On Thursday, April 3, Russia condemned the European Union’s request for Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin to be excluded…
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Trump imposes sweeping tariffs, igniting global trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated global trade tensions on Wednesday by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports from both allies…
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US slaps 25% tariff on beer and aluminum cans, sparking trade tensions
On Wednesday, April 2, the US administration under President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all beer imports,…
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Pope Francis’ trusted ally named France’s new top bishop in major election
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Jean-Marc Aveline, the Archbishop of Marseille, was elected as the new president of the French…
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19 killed as Israeli airstrike reportedly hits UN-run Gaza hospital
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has reportedly struck a hospital operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. About…
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Kenya President still handing cash to churches despite his own ban
Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such…
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Donald Trump says Americans want him to run yet again
President Donald Trump said Monday that Americans want him to run for another term, a step banned by the US…
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Gaza: UN demands justice over killings of first responders
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, on Monday called for “justice and answers” after Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian…
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Donald Trump trade war must prompt Europe ‘independence’ —ECB Chief
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that Europe should move towards economic independence as US President Donald…
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WHO plans major budget cuts after US withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to slash its budget by 20% following the United States’ decision to…
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Denmark condemns Trump’s rhetoric on Greenland
On Thursday, March 27, the Danish government strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s recent harsh comments about Greenland and praised the…
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US Health Department to cut 10,000 jobs amid restructuring efforts
On Thursday, March 27, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to cut 10,000 full-time jobs…
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UK to ban ninja swords to tackle rising knife crime
On Thursday, March 27, the UK government announced plans to ban ninja swords, making it a criminal offense to possess…
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Prince Harry resigns from Southern Africa charity
Prince Harry has quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20 years ago in honour…
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US intel Chiefs face Senate grilling over Yemen chat breach
Top US intelligence officials faced heated questions by Democratic senators on Tuesday over the spectacular security breach which saw a…
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Niger tragedy: 44 lives lost, country mourns for three days
On Saturday, March 22, a heartbreaking tragedy struck the village of Fambita in the Tillabéri region of Niger Republic. The…
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Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
London’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at neighbourhood electrical substation supplying power…
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Trump and Putin begin crucial phone call to discuss peace deal for Russia-Ukraine war
On Tuesday, March 18, a highly anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin officially began,…
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Powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
On Monday, March 17, 2025, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck Seram, Indonesia, according to the GFZ…
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