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Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Driving test booking rules in the UK have been tightened to prevent no-shows, with learners now restricted to swapping tests at the three nearest centers to their original booking. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), 64,500 practical driving tests went unclaimed last year.

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US Confirms Denied Entry to Somali Referee for World Cup

US Confirms Denied Entry to Somali Referee for World Cup

The U.S. has confirmed it denied entry to a Somali referee set to officiate in the World Cup, sparking new controversy over U.S. travel policies. According to Al Jazeera and the Boston Herald, the referee, identified as Artan, was the only World Cup referee from Somalia and was set to become the first Somali to officiate in the tournament.

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Ghana Records 14 Arrests of Critics, Spurring Free Speech Concerns

Ghana Records 14 Arrests of Critics, Spurring Free Speech Concerns

Ghana has recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in less than 16 months, nearly double the number documented during the previous administration’s entire eight-year tenure, according to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).

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Pope Leo Calls for AI to Be ‘Disarmed’ in First Major Encyclical

Pope Leo Calls for AI to Be ‘Disarmed’ in First Major Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has called for artificial intelligence to be 'disarmed' in his first major encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' drawing comparisons to historical failures in addressing moral crises. According to the BBC and National Catholic Reporter, the document emphasizes ethical responsibilities for AI developers and warns of risks like digital colonialism and dehumanizing technologies.

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