Politics

Africa

Ugandan and Congolese Forces Rescue 200 from ISIL-Linked ADF

Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued at least 200 civilians from an ISIL-linked rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to reports from the Ugandan military.

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Africa

More than 200 Rescued from IS-Linked Group in DR Congo

Ugandan and Congolese forces rescued more than 200 people from an ISIL-linked armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a military statement.

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Markets

Kenyan Women Defy Fishing Taboos as Lake Victoria Fish Stocks Fall

Rhoda Ongoche Akech, a 61-year-old mother of seven, defied Lake Victoria’s long-standing taboo against women fishing in 2002, according to Al Jazeera. Her actions marked the beginning of a shift in cultural norms as economic pressures and climate change reshape the region.

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Elections

Rumen Radev Looks Set to Win Bulgarian Election with 38.1%

According to an exit poll by Alpha Research, Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election with 38.1% of the vote, according to the BBC.

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Política de EE.UU.

Republicanas enlazan con AfD y Trump enfrenta desafíos en mitad de elecciones

Figuras del Partido Republicano, incluido el ex presidente Donald Trump, enfrentan escrutinio por alianzas con grupos de derecha y errores políticos antes de las elecciones intermedias.

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US-Politik

Republikaner: Verbindungen zur AfD und Trumps Mittewahl-Probleme

Republikaner, darunter Young Republicans und ehem. Präsident Donald Trump, stehen unter Druck wegen Allianzen mit rechten Gruppen und politischen Fehlern vor den Mittewahlen.

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US Politics

Republican Party Ties to AfD and Trump’s Midterm Challenges

Republican Party figures, including Young Republicans and former President Donald Trump, have faced scrutiny over alliances with far-right groups and political missteps ahead of the midterms.

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Americas

Venezuela’s Machado to Hold Madrid Rally as Opposition Frozen Out After Maduro Capture

Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will hold a rally in Madrid on Saturday as she seeks to revive her push for political change, having been sidelined by Donald Trump after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to The Guardian.

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Americas

Canadian Astronaut’s French Mots Help Heal Language Row

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's use of French during the Artemis II mission has sparked a wave of pride and reflection across Canada, coming in the wake of a recent controversy over language use by Air Canada's former CEO, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

South African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to 5-Year Jail Term

South African politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for a gun-related offence, marking a significant legal and political development in the country.

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Africa

South Africa Appoints Former Apartheid Negotiator as US Ambassador

South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its next ambassador to the United States, according to local media, signaling a bid to improve relations with Washington after a turbulent year.

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Africa

UK Calls for End to Sudan Bloodshed in Berlin Talks as War Enters Fourth Year

The British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, will call for an end to Sudan’s bloodshed during a major Berlin conference on Wednesday, as the war enters its fourth year and humanitarian needs soar, according to The Guardian.

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Middle East

Vance Heckled as He Chides Pope Leo on Iran War

US Vice-President JD Vance faced heckling at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia as he criticized Pope Leo for commenting on matters of theology, according to the BBC.

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Política de EE.UU.

Quinta mujer acusa al excongresista estadounidense Eric Swalwell de maltrato sexual

El representante demócrata Eric Swalwell renunció al Congreso de Estados Unidos tras nuevas acusaciones de maltrato sexual, según Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Fifth Woman Accuses Former US Lawmaker Eric Swalwell of Sexual Misconduct

Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from the United States Congress amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct, according to Al Jazeera.

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