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As global crises grow, Germany cuts development aid
The budget of Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts will have severe consequences for millions of people.
Romanian president taps EU lawmaker Mureșan to lead country out of crisis
Siegfried Mureșan is the third man nominated by President Nicușor Dan in his bid to solve Romania's parliamentary gridlock.
Fresh ‘unexpected or concerning’ AI incidents - Semafor
New incidents of “unexpected or concerning” AI model behavior fueled worries over the technology’s impact, though it remains unclear whether regulation is imminent. The latest revelations by OpenAI follow recent calls by its CEO and fellow leading AI labs Anthropic and DeepMind t...
French minister accused of ‘media manipulation’ over false drug story about opposition MEP
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez speaks with journalists at the National Assembly, Paris, July 21, 2026. © Getty Images / Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto
Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow - Vanguard News
The presidential candidate of of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow – in the 2027 general elections is Sunday Adenuga.
2027 and PDP’s expiry date - Punch Newspapers
Years ago, I asked an older person why a particular person’s business fell into ruin after his death. The person was wealthy, with a chain of retail businesses spanning several sectors. Shortly after his death, his outlets began to close one after another. His wives and children ...
Adebutu dares Yayi to sue over Ogun indigeneship dispute - Punch Newspapers
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has challenged the All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, to sue him over claims concerning Adeola’s ancestry. Adebutu spoke on Wednesday during a ...
DA celebrates Constitutional Court victory declaring government’s new procurement law invalid - EWN
The Democratic Alliance (DA)-led Western Cape government is celebrating a Constitutional Court victory after it declared government’s new procurement law invalid.
Library of Congress awards Nal’ibali more than R816,000 to promote reading in SA languages - IOL
Nal'ibali promotes mother-tongue literacy across South Africa by creating and sharing culturally relevant stories and reading resources in indigenous languages, including South African Sign Language.
4 charges: Articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (First published, May 1) — The House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for a second time on Monday, May 11 and send the case to the Senate for trial.
BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’
Her speech at the UBCM comes amidst a summer series of scandals that saw nine BC Conservative MLAs quit the party, many citing issues with Findlay’s leadership.
‘Money out of politics’ candidate Abdul El-Sayed set to fundraise with George Soros’ nephew in California
Abdul El-Sayed's West Hollywood fundraiser at George Soros' nephew's home raises questions about his "money out of politics" campaign message.
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting
Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.
AP government to set up fire station in each constituency: Minister
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Quarry strike to oppose royalty system may hit construction work
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Romania PM pick: Nicusor Dan taps Siegfried Muresan amid deadlock
Romanian President Nicusor Dan on Thursday nominated Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, in the latest attempt to end a political crisis that has gone on for more than four months. The move came after Dan's previous two nominees failed to secure the support needed to...