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Protests in Kenya: Press freedom under fire
When young Kenyans demonstrated against authoritarian policies on Wednesday, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers say itβs a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:
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Kenya Gen Z protests see press freedom under fire
During recent protests by young Kenyans against authoritarian policies, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers have called it a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Hortmans’ beloved dog Gilbert lay in state with slain Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse
Gilbert the golden retriever was home with Democratic leader and Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband when a gunman fatally shot the couple and mortally wounded their beloved dog. And he was with them again Friday when the Hortmanslay in stateat the Capitol in St. Paul.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli raids kill three and wound two in southern Lebanon, says ministry
Israeli raids kill three and wound two in southern Lebanon, says ministry Lebanonβs Health Ministry has confirmed that three people were killed and two others wounded following a pair of Israeli drone strikes targeting two towns in the countryβs south. The attacks, which struck separate locations, marked another deadly escalation along the Lebanese-Israeli border. The ministry did not immediately release further...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Social Democrats bid farewell to Scholz
Olaf Scholz reflected on his years in government as the Social Democratic Party congress bids farewell to the former chancellor. He also warned against having any illusions about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Pretorius becomes SA's youngest Test centurion
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Who decides who can have nuclear arms?
Have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill 37 in Gaza, including nine children
Israeli strikes kill 37 in Gaza, including nine children At least 37 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli forces launched fresh air and drone attacks across the enclave, Gazaβs civil defence said. Spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 35 people lost their lives in seven separate strikes across various areas, while Israeli fire killed two more civilians waiting for food assistance in the Netzarim...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Around 100,000 march at Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary’s ban on the event
Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and heavy fines to participate in the 30th annual Budapest Pride, which wasoutlawed by a lawpassed in March by Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n's right-wing populist governing party.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:'Death to the IDF' chant echoes through Glastonbury Festival amid Gaza war anger
'Death to the IDF' chant echoes through Glastonbury Festival amid Gaza war anger Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/28/2025 - 17:28 Glastonbury Festival erupts as rap acts chant 'death to the IDF' and defy UK government pressure to censor artists A festivalgoer wears an Irish Tricolour balaclava as Irish rap band Kneecap perform at the West Holts stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival on June 28, 2025...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Budapest Pride: Thousands of marchers defy police ban
Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital despite police banning the event. Attendees risk a fine and organizers could face a one-year prison sentence.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Israel Kills at Least 50 Palestinians in Gaza, 7 of Them While Waiting for Food
The IDF killed 50 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip this past Saturday, nearly half of them in attacks on southern Khan Younis and at least seven while waiting for food deliveries at the Humanitarian Foundation for Gaza (GHF) complexes. RELATED: Gaza Health Ministry Reports 103 Dead, 219 Injured in 24 Hours Amid Ongoing Israeli Bombardment [β¦]
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Pakistan slams climate βinjusticeβ as deadly floods hit country again
At least 32 killed in monsoon flooding, underscoring Pakistan's climate vulnerability and insufficient global support.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:UK authorities seize more than two tonnes of cocaine in βone of largestβ busts
United Nations report says global cocaine trade thriving, with 25 million users around the world in 2023.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute
Tens of thousands of protesters braved monsoon rains in Bangkok to protest against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her handling of the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Is your lump charcoal made from U.S.-grown hardwood? An expert investigates
An expert analyzed bags of lump charcoal and found that did not give buyers as much effective grilling fuel as their labels promised.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:EU leaders take stock of achievements of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council
Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes ahead of possible vote on Trump’s big budget bill
The Senate has been preparing for a key procedural vote during a rare Saturday session as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Ramaphosa's firing of official prompts crisis
The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key partner of Cyril Ramaphosa's party in South Africa's ruling coalition, threatened "grave consequences" unless their demands are met. Previously, Ramaphosa fired a DA deputy minister.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:South Africaβs DA party quits βnational dialogueβ initiative
The leader of the party, John Steenhuisen, said the initiative was a 'waste of time and money'.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:If youβre just joining us
If youβre just joining us Hereβs a recap of the past dayβs developments in Israelβs ongoing war on Gaza and the wider region: At least 23 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed and dozens more wounded in Gaza on Saturday. Israeli forces killed 13 Palestinian athletes and coaches in June, the Palestinian Olympic Committee said on Saturday. An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon has killed one person, the...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:At Least 50 People Die as a Gold Mine in Northern Sudan Collapses
At least 50 miners died this Saturday when a traditional gold mine collapsed in the desert area of Howaid, in northern Sudan, a non-governmental organization from the northern River Nile state reported, indicating that the workers died of asphyxiation. RELATED: UN warns of escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan amid ongoing conflict The stateβs resistance committees [β¦]
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:US multinationals on track for minimum tax reprieve after G7 deal
Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city
Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 28th β Evening
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Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:UAE ambassadorβs firm linked to Bangladesh airports data deal
UAE ambassadorβs firm linked to Bangladesh airports data deal Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 10:22 Top diplomatβs business links to Emirati-backed project to upgrade passenger information systems prompt conflict of interest concerns The UAE's ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Alhmoudi owns 34% of a company contracted to operate a new passenger information system for Bangladesh's airports...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards Order of Freedom to Polish President Andrzej Duda
Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv on Saturday morning for an unannounced visit. He was awarded the Order of Freedom by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for "outstanding personal merits in strengthening Ukrainian-Polish international cooperation".
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Germany and COVID-19: What went wrong?
The German parliament is seeking to assess the political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Health Minister Jens Spahn is under attack over the possible misuse of public funds.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Cuban film participates in International Childrenβs Festival
Havana, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban film Viva Cuba participates in the international festival "In the Land of Children" in Tunisia, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean nation today. The post Cuban film participates in International Childrenβs Festival first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Argentina with Cristina campaign launched
Buenos Aires, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Justicialista Party and allied factions are launching the ongoing national campaign "Argentina with Cristina", calling for the release of Cristina Fernandez, who is serving house arrest and political ban, a campaign they consider unjust. The post Argentina with Cristina campaign launched first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Iran bids farewell to martyrs of Israeli aggression
Tehran, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Republic of Iran bid farewell in a state ceremony to the 60 military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in the Israeli aggression. The post Iran bids farewell to martyrs of Israeli aggression first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:DOJ abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say
A letter that was received by one of the prosecutors was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter did not provide a reason for their removal, effective immediately, citing only βArticle II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States,β according to a copy seen by The Associated Press.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Panama denounces election of anti-Cuban agent at IACHR
Panama City, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The online magazine El Periodico de Panama denounced that the recent election of anti-Cuban agent Rosa Maria Paya to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is another strategy of the US government. The post Panama denounces election of anti-Cuban agent at IACHR first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire: what are the terms of the latest proposal?
A source told Newsweek that US President Donald Trump has made significant efforts to persuade Israel to move toward a ceasefire in Gaza, now the conflict with Iran has ended.
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