World
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South Africa vows to defend sovereignty amid rising US tensions
A senior figure from South Africa’s ruling ANC party has defended his country’s sovereignty amid growing tensions with the US over race relations and a new land law. “We are a free country, we’re a s…
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International Court of Justice opens hearings on Israel’s humanitarian duties amid Gaza crisis
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun a five-day hearing to examine Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians, against a backdrop of a deepening crisis in Gaza and mount…
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Trump denies plans to fire Fed boss
U.S. President Donald Trump has clarified that he has “no intention of firing” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite a series of sharp criticisms in recent weeks. Speaking from the Oval Office…
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Pope Francis’s funeral to be held on April 26
The Vatican has officially announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST). The solemn ceremony is expected to draw global attention,…
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IMF raises concerns over rising trade uncertainty and tariffs increases
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced strong concerns over rising global trade uncertainty, warning of significant challenges for countries exporting to the United States. This follows the…
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World mourns a humble leader: Tributes pour in for Pope Francis
Tributes from around the globe have poured in following the death of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, just a day after cel…
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Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican declares
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned…
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United States says they will ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if no progress yields soon
The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned. Rubio said the US w…
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UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not legally women
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that transgender women who possess a gender recognition certificate cannot legally be considered “women” under the country’s Equality Act 2010. This landm…
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US tariffs could cost chip equipment manufacturers over $1 Billion, industry warns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs could result in over $1 billion in annual losses for American semiconductor equipment manufacturers, according to industry estimates shared with go…