Sat 25 October 2025: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday that more than 61 million tons of debris blanket the Gaza Strip as a result of more than two years of Israel’s war. “Entire neighborhoods have been erased, and families search the ruins for water, for shelter,” the UNRWA said on […]
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Sat 25 October 2025: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to revive public support for his government’s proposed digital identification system, insisting it will simplify everyday life and empower citizens despite mounting criticism over privacy and cost concerns. The plan for digital IDs — announced last month — has faced significant opposition and […]
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Sat 25 October 2025: Voters in Ivory Coast are heading to the polls Saturday to cast their ballots in the presidential election amid political tension. Over 8.7 million voters are eligible to take part in the vote within the country and the diaspora, according to the Independent Electoral Commission. The polls opened at 8 am […]
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Sat 25 October 2025: Bloomberg reported Thursday that the Trump administration is set to open nearly all U.S. coastal waters to offshore oil drilling. The proposed oil lease plan includes Southeast U.S. waters, which President Donald Trump had previously vowed to shield during his reelection campaign due to worries about oil spills threatening beaches and […]
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Sat 25 October 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ FATF lifts South Africa from grey list: After more than two years of reforms, legal updates, and tighter financial controls, SA has met the FATF’s requirements. The FATF said SA has improved its systems to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. Nigeria, Mozambique, […]
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Fri 24 October 2025: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he does not need a formal declaration of war from Congress to authorize military operations against alleged drug traffickers overseas. “I’m not going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war,” Trump told reporters, adding that his administration would act against people who are […]
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Fri 24 October 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ US ambassador-designate aims to take SA to task: “When people and businesses in South Africa believe their private property risk rights are at risk, when many South Africans feel unsafe in their homes, when rampant corruption and unfair business practices hold back the […]
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Fri 24 October 2025: The United States national debt topped $38 trillion, as the gap between government spending and revenues in the world’s largest economy expands at a rapid pace. The US Department of the Treasury included the staggering figure in its latest report on the nation’s finances, with the debt standing at $38,019,813 as […]
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Fri 24 October 2025: Following Australia’s ban on children under 16 from using social media platforms, more countries work on similar bills to restrict the access of young people to social media without parental consent, as the support for banning children from such apps has recently been on the rise, according to reports. Italy, Spain, […]
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Fri 24 October 2025: In recent years, several websites selling ultra-low-cost goods have appeared on the French market. Shein, Temu and AliExpress, to name but a few, are shaking up the online retail landscape. According to a study conducted by BPCE Digital & Payments, the number of payment cards recording at least one monthly transaction on a […]
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