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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Thousands of newlyweds in Zimbabwe have discovered that their marriage certificates are not valid due to a clerical issue ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Uganda: Museveni Promotes Son to General - BBC News
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new army commander, sparking speculation about a potential succession.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana criticized the proposed legislation in Britain that bans the import of trophies from hunted endangered animals.
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly moved up the date of the presidential election by three months.
- The former head of the retail group Steinhoff, Markus Jooste, passed away a day after being imposed with a $25 million fine, allegedly from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Gaza aid airdrop: Why delivering food from the air is controversial: Aid agencies see airdrops as an ineffective way of delivering assistance to people in ...
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
Israel Gaza: Checking Israel's claim to have killed 10,000 Hamas fighters: BBC Verify examines the evidence on combatant deaths, as concern grows about the scale ...
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Kenyan police to tackle Haiti gang violence: A UN envoy says gang violence has reached a critical point, with nearly 5,000 deaths reported last year.
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Leeds Council appeals for more Ukrainian refugee hosts: Leeds City Council says more help is needed to help rehome those displaced by the two-year-long war.
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BBC News star announces 'it's my last shift' as fans demand 'please stay': A BBC News host had bid farewell as she posted about her 'last shift' ...
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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Harvey Weinstein: Ashley Judd leads backlash against quashed rape conviction: The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new rape trial is ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian breaks chess marathon record: The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says: Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutrality
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Fiona Beal admits murdering and burying partner in Northampton: Fiona Beal sent messages to Nicholas Billingham's friends using his mobile phone, a trial hears.
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Watch: Cavalry horses bolt, causing chaos in London: Five Household Cavalry horses ran loose through London, causing chaos and collided with vehicles.
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
UN officials call for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals: Human rights chief says he is horrified by destruction at Nasser and al-Shifa medical ...
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
UN Scales Back South Sudan Aid as Government Blocks Fuel Imports: The United Nations suspended some of its humanitarian relief in South Sudan after the ...
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Huw Edwards resigns from BBC: Veteran presenter was embroiled in allegations over payments for sexually explicit images
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards: BBC Resignation, Wife, and Mental Health Struggles
- Huw Edwards has announced his decision to quit the BBC after a 40-year career with the broadcaster.
- His wife Vicky publicly named him as the man at the center of the allegations and shared his serious mental health issues.
- Vicky expressed concern for Huw's mental well-being, emphasizing his battles with severe depression.
- Huw left the BBC after 40 years based on medical advice to safeguard his health.
The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook reaches fundraising target after Africa run: Russ Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, crossed the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days ...
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Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist: Foreign Ministry denounces UN chief as 'standing shoulder to shoulder with ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
BBC presenter stops show to announce breaking news about King Charles' health: On Friday evening, Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming King Charles ...
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Quick Glance: King Charles to Resume Duties Post Cancer Diagnosis
- King Charles is set to resume public-facing duties next week after undergoing treatment and recovery following his cancer diagnosis, as announced by Buckingham Palace.
- In commemoration of this milestone, The King and Queen are scheduled to visit a cancer treatment center together next Tuesday.
- Additionally, in June, Charles and Camilla will play host to the Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their state visit to Britain.
- A new portrait of Charles and Camilla, captured by photographer Millie Pilkington, was revealed on Friday to commemorate the first anniversary of their coronation on May 6, 2024.
Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
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Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties ｜ DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
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Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama: The artist clothing London's brutalist icon: Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
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Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas: Israel says aid has begun moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase ...
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Exxon leads industry fight against UN plans to limit plastic: Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollution
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
Israel Yet to Offer Proof UN Staff in Gaza Have Ties to Hamas: (Bloomberg) -- Israel has yet to provide evidence that workers for the United Nations relief ...
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UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
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"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
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Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC after 40 years 'on medical advice': Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC 'on medical advice', it has been announced ...
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards steps down from BBC due to health reasons
- Huw Edwards announced his resignation from the BBC on Monday, citing health reasons according to the corporation.
- A spokesperson for the BBC stated that after 40 years of service, Huw Edwards' decision based on medical advice was accepted.
- Mr. Edwards' wife, Vicky Flind, revealed that he is suffering from severe mental health issues and is currently receiving in-patient care.
- Mr. Edwards, one of the most prominent BBC presenters, had been involved in significant events such as royal weddings and funerals.
An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East: The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
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Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past - President | Africanews: Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible ...
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Trapped and starving, two families in Gaza Strip try to keep their children alive
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Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN: At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks ...
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US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
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Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day: The author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.
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French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
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Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway - US scientists: Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Maduro announces return of UN rights office to Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday that a United Nations human rights office would begin ...
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UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
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OJ Simpson, NFL star acquitted in ‘trial of the century’, dies aged 76: The ex-American football star was controversially acquitted of the murder of his wife and ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo: The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed ...
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
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The West has lost its judgment: Some 200 humanitarian workers, almost all Palestinians, have died in Gaza due to attacks by the Israeli army ...
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Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist' attack: A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured on Monday.
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.
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US veto sinks latest Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
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UN officials urge UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda: GENEVA: Two United Nations top officials on Tuesday called on the UK to reconsider ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
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PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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Israel Iran attack: Damage seen at air base in Isfahan: Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on Iran
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68801671
IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim it dug mass graves at Gaza hospital; analysts also doubt charge
timesofisrael.com/idf-rejects-baseless-claim-it-dug-mass-graves-at-gaza-hospital-analysts-also-doubt-charge/
Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-797457
Jill Dando murder revelation over Man X’s likeliness to Serbian assassin: Jill Dando was killed in Fulham 25 years ago and her murder remains unsolved
mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/jill-dando-murder-revelation-over-29041765
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
UN Watchdog to Travel to Tehran Over Concerns Iran Could Build a Nuclear Weapon: The United Nations’ atomic watchdog expects to meet senior Iranian officials ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/iran-s-nuclear-saber-rattling-raises-more-alarm-at-un-watchdog
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UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68651946
Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls
- Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.
- South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
- Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-pakistan-urge-un-security-council-to-take-action-against-israel
Israel to summon ambassadors of 6 countries that voted for Palestinian UN membership
timesofisrael.com/israel-to-summon-ambassadors-of-6-countries-that-voted-for-palestinian-un-membership/
Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68769102
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