Politics

Elections

Violence Against Women Linked to Systemic Failures, Campaigners Say

Campaigners are calling for a new law to recognize domestic abuse-related suicides as murders, citing a staggering underreporting of such cases in the UK.

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Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

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Diplomacy & Trade

APC NWC to Upgrade Progressive Institute to International Standard

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to elevate its Progressive Institute to an international standard, aiming to position it as a world-class institution.

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US Politics

2027: Peter Obi Can Never Beat Tinubu, Says Social Media Analyst Geh Geh

Social media commentator Geh Geh claims Peter Obi cannot defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, even with a free and fair process, citing weak political coordination.

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US Politics

Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says

The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.

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Travel

Breeze Airways Launches 17 New Routes Targeting Leisure Travelers and Underserved Markets

Breeze Airways is expanding its network with 17 new routes across the eastern United States, targeting leisure travelers and underserved city-pairs, using a mix of Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets to offer a premium low-cost experience.

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Leaders

Trump delivers record-breaking 1 hour, 48-minute State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday, speaking for an hour and 48 minutes as he extolled his administration's achievements and criticized his political opponents.

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US Politics

ADC Faced Setbacks, Arrests, and Internal Strains as 2027 Race Intensifies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing mounting challenges as it prepares for the 2027 general elections, including electoral setbacks, legal troubles, and internal discord that could shape its future as an opposition force.

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US Politics

Cincy Precinct Project Aims to Push Local Democrats Leftward

A grassroots initiative called the Cincy Precinct Project has launched a campaign to reshape the Hamilton County Democratic Party, aiming to shift its priorities further to the left amid national political tensions.

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Middle East

BJP Labels Priyanka Gandhi ‘Female Ghajini’ Over Gaza Remarks Ahead of Modi’s Israel Visit

The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of 'selective outrage' over her comments on the Gaza conflict, calling her the 'Female Ghajini' in a sharp political clash ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel.

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Policy & Law

McConnell touts $2.6B for Kentucky in swan song federal appropriations round

Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a record $2.6 billion in federal funding for Kentucky projects this fiscal year, his office announced. The haul marks the highest single-year total for the state and the senator during his 41 years in office.

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Art

Loie Hollowell Mania: The Trippy Body Paintings Everyone Wants On Their Wall

Loie Hollowell's abstract depictions of pregnancy and the female body are commanding high six-figure prices at major auctions. Collectors and museums alike chase her sculptural canvases, blending erotic abstraction with glowing, three-dimensional forms.

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Leaders

Jose Balcazar, Left-Wing Lawmaker, Steps in as Peru’s Interim Leader

Peru's Congress elected left-wing lawmaker Jose Balcazar as interim president on Wednesday after ousting Jose Jeri over a scandal involving secret meetings with a Chinese businessman. The 83-year-old will lead until the new president takes office on July 28 following general elections on April 12.

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Conflicts & Security

Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Rearrested After EFCC Release

Armed operatives rearrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday night immediately after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission released him on bail. Witnesses said the agents ambushed him at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

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Corporate

Directorate change | Company Announcement | Investegate

Centrica plc's Non-Executive Director Carol Arrowsmith will step down at the end of the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 7. Sue Whalley takes over as Chair of the Remuneration Committee from that date.

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