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American singer Connie Francis, whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, dead at 87
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, has died at 87.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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Ethiopia: Deputy Chief Commissioner Among Two EHRC Officials Resigning Before End of Term
[Addis Standard] Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Rakeb Melese, and Commissioner for Women, Children, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons, Rigbe Gebrehawaria, have formally submitted their letters of resignation, according to a report by BBC.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect
The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria's post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Health Ministry Deploys Medical Teams to Probe Mysterious Deaths in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health is continuing investigations into the cause of a series of mysterious deaths reported in the coastal city of Mombasa.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in US production of Coke
President enters long-running debate about the health effects of different types of sweetener
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Brazil lawmakers gut environmental licensing ahead of UN climate summit
Brazil's congress passed legislation on Thursday loosening environmental licensing, a potential blow to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to burnish his country's green credentials before hosting the United Nations global climate summit, COP30, this year.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel charges soldier with spying for Iran
Israel charges soldier with spying for Iran Israel has charged a soldier with spying for Iran in exchange for money, the Shin Bet intelligence agency said on Thursday. The soldier, who was not named, sent the Iranians videos of Israeli missile interceptions and sites hit by Iranian rocket fire in last month's 12 days of fighting between the two countries. Shin Bet said while none of the information given had been...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Bridging the Pacificβs Digital Divide: Why the West Must Act Together
The Pacific Island countries pose a litmus test for whether the West can offer a coherent and compelling alternative to Chinaβs digital sphere of influence.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Varna mayor's arrest sparks protests in Bulgaria and diplomatic tensions with Germany
The arrest of Varna's Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on embezzlement charges has sparked a series of protests in Bulgaria and across Europe, escalating into a diplomatic dispute with Germany.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing
Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'Oppressors, Now Protestors'
[Liberian Observer] The wounds and pains of Student Christopher Walter Sisulu Sivili and other students at the University of Liberia who were brutally attacked by agents and supporters of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government on Independence Day (July 26, 2022) before the Embassy of the United States near Monrovia are yet to heal fully.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Euro 2025: Is ethnic diversity an issue?
Women's football champions tolerance, yet many Euro 2025 squads lack the ethnic diversity usually found in top-level football.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Massaquoi Gets Boakai's Nod for LTA Chairmanship
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially nominated the Acting Chairperson, Clarence Massaquoi to serve as Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), along with Mr. Emmanuel Paegar as Commissioner of the same institution. The nominations are now awaiting confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Anti-Govt Protesters Want Boakai Receive Petition
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The streets of Liberia's capital are bracing for a protest as demonstrators, chanting "Enough is enough!", rally under the banners of Solidarity and Trust for A New Day (STAND) and the "We the People Movement," demanding accountability from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, killing at least two
Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, killing at least two Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 09:26 Israel's latest attack on Gaza's religious sites also leaves Father Gabriel Romanelli wounded Palestinians injured in an Israeli strike on the Catholic church are rushed to Gaza City's Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, on 17 July 2025 (AFP/Omar al-Qattaa) Off An Israeli bombing of the only Catholic church in the Gaza...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Germany and UK sign historic post-Brexit friendship treaty
The UK and Germany have agreed a friendship treaty aimed at resetting the countries' post-Brexit relations. The treaty comes nearly a decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:RestaurantΒ review: La Taverne De ZHAO
Youβll get great value for money at this Chinese noodle spot.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Iraq: Fire engulfs new shopping mall, killing dozens
A fire tore through every floor of a newly opened multi-story shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing at least 61. Officials have filed legal charges against the building owner and the mall owner.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:ICC Rejects Israelβs Request to Dismiss Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
It also dismissed Israelβs petition to halt the investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Palestine On Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected Israelβs request to cancel arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. It also dismissed Israelβs petition to halt the investigation into war [β¦]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs Tariffs and the Risk of Reverse Friendshoring
Under pressure from U.S. tariffs and protectionism, what if firms, rather than moving away from China, begin repositioning themselves closer to it?
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Organised Crime Unit Investigates Politicians for Alleged Illegal Mining
[Ghanaian Times] The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two executive members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Barnier kicks off battle for fiefdom at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Two French conservative heavyweights may face off to represent a plush Paris district in parliament.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill
It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: What's Behind Soaring Meat Prices?
[New Times] Meat prices continue to rise across Rwanda, squeezing both consumers and vendors. From beef to fish and poultry, sellers say production costs are rising sharply, driven by fuel hikes, animal feed shortages, and falling supply.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The Carbon Brief Interview: UK climate envoy Rachel Kyte
Rachel Kyte CMG was appointed the UKβs special representative for climate in October 2024. She... The post The Carbon Brief Interview: UK climate envoy Rachel Kyte appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Flanders must stop transfer of military gear to Israel, Brussels court orders
NGOs accuse the Flemish government of failing to respect international law.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The US Must Treat Indiaβs Transnational Repression as a National Security Threat
Russia, China, and North Korea have faced extensive scrutiny for targeting critics on U.S. soil. Itβs time India faced consequences for engaging in the same oppressive behavior.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Botswana can escape the hangman
The new president, a human rights lawyer, has the opportunity to abolish the death penalty
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Meloni calls Israeli attack on church in Gaza βunacceptableβ
Gaza's only Catholic church was damaged in the strike.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Malawi: 'We Are All Sick' - Report Exposes Deepening Mental Health Crisis Among Men
[Nyasa Times] A hard-hitting new report by mental health advocacy group Sorry I'm Not Sorry has exposed a silent and growing mental health crisis among men in Malawi, with financial pressure, emotional strain, and identity struggles pushing many to the brink--often in silence.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Ends 12-Year Silence On Uterine Fibroids
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has opened up about her 11-year struggle with uterine fibroids, revealing she underwent 30 surgeries after being diagnosed with the condition in 2013.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks
It comes as there have been multiple headlines this year about crypto entrepreneurs and their relatives being targeted with physical violence.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Africa: Wafcon 2024 Golden Boot Race Heats Up - Chebbak and Ndiaye Neck-and-Neck After Group Stage
[CAF] As the group stage of the CAF TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 concludes, the race for the Golden Boot is intensifying.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why Trumpβs Trade War on South Korea May Backfire
Trump must be careful about pressuring Seoul, or his administration could push Lee Jae-myung to move South Korea closer to China.
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