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South Africa has an emerging youth vaping ‘crisis’
Scientists warn of a health disaster as high numbers of schoolchildren and university students turn to vaping, despite the dangers
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Somalia: Djiboutian Troops Arrive in Beletweyne to Strengthen Security and Combat Al-Shabaab in Central Somalia
[Radio Dalsan] A new contingent of troops from Djibouti, part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM), has arrived in Beletweyne, marking a significant step in enhancing security in central Somalia.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Lost book bound in skin of notorious murderer on display at UK museum
A second copy of a book bound in the skin of a notorious 19th-century murderer is now on display at a museum in Suffolk, England.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Truth, lies and the betrayal of Ukraine
The Trump administration’s falsehoods over the war are doing profound damage to America’s global standing
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Taiwan: Germany condemns activist who wore Nazi symbols
Taiwanese activist Sung Chien-liang wore a Nazi armband and held a Chinese translation of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" at the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office where he was summoned for questioning.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China
He also ordered an analysis on the ‘National Security Risks’ posed by U.S. dependence on foreign goods. On Wednesday, the White House released an informational memo stating that China could face tariffs of up to 245% due to its retaliatory actions in the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: California Farmers Hammered […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Cambodia’s Haunted Present: 50 years After Khmer Rouge’s Rise, Its Murderous Legacy Looms Large
The regime may be long gone, but its legacy lives on in the institutions, behaviors, and fears that continue to shape Cambodia today.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:United Airlines gives two 2025 profit outlooks, calling economy 'impossible' to predict
United Airlines said a deterioration in bookings could lead it to lower its 2025 outlook to $7 to $9 a share from $11.50 to $13.50.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme
Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tweeting ministers, silent ministries: SA’s missed opportunity in digital governance
Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The trend is in, but Australian voters’ views are soft and fragmented – how should we read the polls?
After the 2019 election result confounded the polling, research companies went back to the drawing board. But a changing electorate poses ever knottier challengesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Lab coats, red boards and oiled bodies: inside the world of junior pig showing
Competitors from across Australia converged on the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Monday to show off their pig-handling skills and see who would win best pig in showSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo young competitors enter the ring wearing matching white coats and serious expressions. They’re holding red plastic boards. Braced between the...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Victoria human rights body to slash budget and cut jobs as new laws increase workload
Exclusive: Budget cuts come at ‘absolute worst time’ as commission prepares for surge in complaints thanks to new anti-vilification legislation and revised bail lawsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s human rights commission has been forced to slash its budget by almost 20% as it braces for a surge in complaints...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river on Poland-Belarus border
Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who attempted to illegally cross the border. Investigators are performing an autopsy to determine their identities and cause of death.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Countries Finalize Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations
[UN News] In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, marking a historic step that will be submitted to the World Health Assembly in May for adoption.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr's appointment boosts Europe's anti-vax movements, researchers claim
Most of the top-performing posts analysed were found to contain misinformation, according to social media researchers.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Through Climate Diplomacy, Nepal Sounds the Alarm on the Himalayas
Nepal’s climate vulnerability shapes its climate goals and strategies, with the Sagarmatha Sambad as a rising symbol of Himalayan climate diplomacy.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Lagos Govt Revives Historic Fanti Carnival to Celebrate Afro-Brazilian Heritage
[Premium Times] The highly anticipated cultural celebration will take place on Easter Sunday, 20 April
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
Decision comes as country faces economic uncertainty from US trade war
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The end of the op-ed: LA Times uses AI to counteract its own views
As the LA Times unveils its AI Insights function on their opinion pieces, we look at how the feature undermines opinion journalism.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Passes Revised Anti-Money Laundering Law After Grey Listing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has passed a revised anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law in response to the country's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Tanzania Increases Mental Health Centres to 701 Nationwide
[Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a bid to address the growing challenge of mental health among young people and the general population, the Tanzanian government has increased the number of centers providing counseling and mental health services to 701.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: MPs Seek Special Forensic Audit On TUK Amid Crippling Financial Troubles
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have called for a special forensic audit of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), citing worsening financial troubles that have paralyzed operations and disrupted learning at the institution.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Gunmen Wearing Army Uniform Abduct Entrepreneur
[Premium Times] The suspected kidnappers are yet to contact the victim's family.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The ghosts of ‘poor India’ are back on film
Satyajit Ray’s ‘Apu Trilogy’ has found a new audience with young cinemagoers more accustomed to Bollywood bling
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:China’s New Deep-Sea Cutting Tool Exposes Vulnerability of Undersea Cables
China, in developing deep-water cable-cutting technology, may be sending a message of intent.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?
Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Rejects Presence of ExxonMobil Vessel in Disputed Essequibo Maritime Zone
Its arrival represents a violation of fundamental principles of international law, the Bolivarian diplomacy stated. On Wednesday, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry rejected the presence of the One Guyana Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the maritime zone of the Essequibo region, which remains undelimited. RELATED: Venezuela Unveils Guyana’s False Flag Plan The […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Indigenous communities push back against Peru law change that could accelerate Amazon deforestation
It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Rewriting the South African cinema script
Movie theatres are empty but South African stories are abundant — what’s the disconnect?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as Trump’s tariffs hit Chinese imports
TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:China’s container bookings to plunge up to 60% as US tariffs wipe out trade: report
But shipping traffic in the rest of Asia is bouncing back as traders rush to take advantage of US ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Water for Peace: What Bangladesh Wants From the Ganga Water Treaty
The forthcoming negotiations for renewing the treaty must make water-sharing climate resilient and equitable as well as account for extreme weather conditions.
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