NEW ZEALAND’S YOUNG LEAVING IN RECORD NUMBERS AS COST OF LIVING BITES

Mon 09 September 2024: New Zealanders are seeking opportunity overseas at unprecedented rates amid disillusionment over house prices and jobs. Wellington, New Zealand – When Jessica Chong started sending out invitations for a recent party to celebrate her and her partner’s birthdays in Auckland, New Zealand, she realised that few of their closest friends would be […]

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‘WE MUST MEND OUR BROKEN SOCIETY’ AFTER SUMMER OF FAR-RIGHT RIOTS, SAYS BRITISH PREMIER

Mon 09 September 2024: In his first major television interview since entering 10 Downing Street, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared on the BBC to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the rise of far-right extremism and this summer’s riots, Anadolu Agency reports. In an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Starmer said that while he does […]

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TRUMP AND HARRIS NECK-AND-NECK BATTLE WITH JUST TWO MONTHS TO ELECTION DAY: POLL

Mon 09 September 2024: As the countdown to the US presidential election reaches its final stretch, the race between Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic contender Vice President Kamala Harris is proving to be a nail-biter. Recent polling data showcases just how competitive this race has become, with Trump holding a razor-thin […]

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UKRAINE WARNS IRAN AGAINST DELIVERING BALLISTIC MISSILES TO RUSSIA

Sun 08 September 2024: Ukraine has called on Iran not to supply Russia with ballistic missiles under any circumstances, after international reports emerged suggesting Moscow is receiving deliveries of the advanced weapons. Confirmation of the reports would entail serious consequences for bilateral relations between Kyiv and Tehran, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. It […]

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U.S. ACQUIRED NEARLY 40% OF ITS TERRITORY THROUGH LAND PURCHASES

Sun 08 September 2024: The U.S. acquired nearly 40% of its current territory by purchasing it from colonial powers and regional countries. After protests erupted in Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who subsequently left the country, alleged that the U.S. attempted to take control of St. Martin’s Island in the Bay of Bengal. She […]

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VOLKSWAGEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE SAYS SITUATION ‘ALARMING,’ CUTS NEEDED

Sun 08 September 2024: The chief executive of Germany’s Volkswagen Group has described the situation at the company’s core VW brand as “alarming,” days after plans for spending cuts and potential plant closures in its home market caused outrage among employees. Writing in the Sunday edition of the Bild newspaper, Oliver Blume said radical changes were needed to ensure the […]

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AMAZON’S ALEXA UNDER FIRE FOR GIVING REASONS TO VOTE FOR US’ KAMALA HARRIS

Sat 07 September 2024: When asked for reasons to vote for Kamala Harris in the US presidential poll this fall, Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa got chatty, but when asked the same thing for former President Trump, she struggled for words. The Trump campaign cried foul when the questions “Why should I vote for Kamala Harris/Donald […]

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WHO CALLS FOR URGENT GLOBAL ACTION ON ANTIBIOTIC WASTE AND RESISTANCE

Sat 07 September 2024: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, calling for immediate global action to address the improper disposal of antibiotic waste. The Organisation stressed that the mishandling of antibiotic waste is significantly contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), posing a […]

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