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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings
It started as a social media quest for breakfast dumplings, but ended with thousands of cyclists bringing traffic gridlock between two cities in central China. What should have been a…
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Estonia joins war in Ukraine
Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian defense company, will soon deliver anti-aircraft missiles to the Ukrainian army. These missiles were designed, among other things, to intercept drones. The Kiev armed forces will…
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Putin despises Kim Jong Un
Vladimir Putin despised Kim Jong-un long before the Ukraine conflict erupted in February 2022, as revealed by his former speechwriter. In recent years, however, diplomatic ties between Moscow and Pyongyang…
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Kremlin denies conversation between Trump and Putin
Donald Trump, who won the presidential election in the United States last week, has already urged his Russian counterpart not to escalate the war. So writes The Washington Post. But…
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The 2 other Cannes festivals that no-one ever mentions
Cannes is pretty much synonymous with its cinema festival, held every May in the chic French seaside resort. It’s a big, brash, glitzy event that can attract some 200,000 people…
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Russians suffer greatest losses since invasion began
Russian forces suffered the greatest losses in October since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine nearly three years ago. So says the head of Britain's armed forces Tony Radakin…
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Who has joined Trump’s team and who is being linked to it
Donald Trump has made the first official hires of his incoming administration, naming a chief of staff, a border tsar and an ambassador to the United Nations. The president-elect's transition…
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MLS top scorers 2024: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Christian Benteke & players with the most goals in Major League Soccer this season
The 2024 MLS has been sublime, producing some jaw-dropping goals as fans brace for a feisty MLS Golden Boot race. As the season winds down, DC United's Christian Benteke is…
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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings
It started as a social media quest for dumplings, but ended with thousands of cyclists bringing traffic gridlock between two cities in central China. What should have been a boost…
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Nigeria Labour Condemns Withholding Of Rivers State Workers’ Salaries Over Wike-Governor Fubara Rift
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajero, has issued a warning regarding the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, declaring that the union will not tolerate the…
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Nigerian Judges, Court Registrars Sanctioned For Bribery, Illegally Releasing Convicts, Falsifying Court Documents In Kano
Some judges and court registrars in Kano State have been implicated in a scandal involving the illegal release of a convict and the falsification of court records. The…
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Vandals Destroy Three Electricity Towers Around Abuja, Disrupt Power Supply
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that vandals destroyed the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line, disrupting bulk power transmission. It was gathered that the incident, which took place in…
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Trump elected, the French tremble
On Wednesday, November 6, Roland Lescure was invited on the show “Les 4 V” (or Les Quatre Vérités) on France 2. Roland Lescure is the vice-president of the National Assembly (France) and deputy…
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Nigeria Labour Congress Orders Strike In States Failing To Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its state councils to commence an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024, in states that have failed to implement the new N70,000 minimum…
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The UK has abandoned Ukraine
The UK has slowed its support for Ukraine since the Labour Party came to power at 10 Downing Street, lamented former Defense Secretary Ben Wallace. This week, the British newspaper…
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End Ruthless Attacks On Poor Citizens, Forced Evictions In Abuja Immediately, Amnesty International Tells Tinubu Govt
Amnesty International, a global human rights advocacy organisation, has berated the Nigerian government over the ‘display of utter disdain against the people of the country by embarking on forced eviction…
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Russian bombers with cruise missiles en route to Ukraine
The Ukrainian military reported on Telegram on Monday morning that Russian bombers had taken off and were on their way to Ukraine. These are reportedly carrying cruise missiles. Consequently, the…
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Trump sends first firm warning to Putin
Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election last week, has meanwhile already urged his Russian counterpart not to escalate the war. This is what The Washington Post writes. Trump…
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No, Germany will not give up on Ukraine
Last Friday, the German government guaranteed the continuation of its aid to Ukraine. Despite the political turmoil surrounding the break-up of Olaf Scholz's coalition, Germany has promised to maintain its…