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Uganda: Ugandan-Born Zohran Mamdani Tops Race for New York City Mayor
[Nile Post] Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair, has stunned the US political establishment after pulling ahead in New York City's mayoral Democratic primary.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Nationwide Protests Bring Nairobi and Other Cities to a Standstill
[Capital FM] Kenya witnessed a massive wave of anti-government demonstrations on Wednesday, with major towns brought to a standstill as thousands of protesters took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 Gen Z-led protests.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:German football bosses fined over 2006 World Cup scandal
A German court has fined the country's football association over a scandal connected to the hosting of the 2006 World Cup. The trial had been going on for more than a decade.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin launches 'humanist' political party
Dominique de Villepin said he was launching his own political party, Humanist France, two years before the country is set to hold presidential elections.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:German court lifts ban on far-right Compact magazine
Judges ruled in favor of the monthly publication, citing freedom of expression protections. The decision could also have consequences for the ongoing debate on banning Germany's far-right AfD party.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:MEPs propose airline passengers in Europe should be allowed two pieces of free hand luggage
The European Parliament's Committee on Transport proposes free hand luggage with size limits on flights. Airlines argue it limits passenger choice.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:UK to buy 12 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons
Britain's decision to purchase the US-made F-35A jets will boost its nuclear deterrent, which currently wholly relies on four nuclear-armed submarines.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Millions of children are missing out on routine jabs. Why arenβt they getting vaccinated?
An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:MAGA-aligned conservative groups actively lobby MEPs on climate and tech laws, report claims
US conservative organisations close to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement have met MEPs on several occasions, according to a report by Transparency International EU.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Thousands of Kenyans Stage Street Protests One Year After Storming Parliament
[RFI] Thousands of protesters have taken to Kenya's streets to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be met by state-backed gangs and police violence. Sixty people were killed during the protests and 20 others remain missing.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Uganda's President, Museveni, to Seek Re-Election
[Daily Trust] Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted
Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli Police Raid in An East Jerusalem Refugee Camp Leaves a Palestinian Dead: Not an Isolated Incident
At least 146 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli illegal activities since the beginning of 2025.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Man jailed for stealing $40,000 from wedding reception
The Singapore man, who made away with two boxes of 'lucky money', was sentenced to a year in prison.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:EU ramped up defence spending after Trump's call, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs spoke exclusively to Shona Murray at the NATO summit in the Hague for Euronews' live Europe Today show.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Severe Weather, Uncertain Funding: Whatβs It Like to be a Local Emergency Manager These Days?
In the middle of May, a rare, severe dust storm swept across the dry farmland of Central Illinois and headed in the direction of Chicago. Driver visibility on roads dropped to zero, and wind speeds rose to over 60 miles per hour. βI got a report from a weather spotter who said, βHey, I canβt [β¦]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Upstart Mamdani declares victory with stunning upset in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Whispers of a new world order in Tianjin
The rustlings this week at the "Summer Davos" conference in Tianjin, China, were about navigating a future less intertwined with Washington.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Ed Husic breaks ranks to criticise Israel and express alarm over βfraying of rules-based orderβ after US strikes
Labor MP says situation in Middle East is not βblack and white β¦ all I see is greyβ in departure from partyβs stanceAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor MP Ed Husic has suggested the Israeli strikes on Iran that sparked the latest Middle East conflict were not justified, breaking ranks from his senior colleagues to criticise the Netanyahu...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Husic says Israel did not have βlicenceβ to strike Iran β as it happened
This blog is now closedEd Husic breaks ranks to criticise Israel and express alarm over βfraying of rules-based orderβ following US strikesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMinister says Australians could soon have more βregular waysβ to get out of IsraelMatt Keogh, the minister for defence personnel, said Australians will soon have βmore regular waysβ to get out of Israel after the country...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Trump and the U.S. are totally committed to NATO, alliance chief says to reassure allies
Tensions between Washington, Canadian and European allies' defense spending have overshadowed NATO for a number of years.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. Alleges Iran Canβt Recover Its Nuclear Program While American Intelligence Leaks Say Otherwise
Steve Witkoff contradicts a leaked American intelligence report about the future of Iranβs nuclear program, which Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said does not aim to build a nuclear weapon.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Opposition starts on challenge of crafting (yet another) energy policy
Sussan Ley at her first address to the National Press Club announced the plans to craft a new energy policy despite the deep divides within her party.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: A truce is to be celebrated β but it doesn't promise peace
Trump's admonishments to Israel and Iran seemed to work. There is now a fragile armistice between the two countries. Oil prices fell. And so it goes.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Strategic Implications of the First China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Summit
Fraying ties with India may prompt Dhaka to align with other powers. But political, economic and strategic realities compel it to adhere to its traditional policy of non-alignment.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:River pollution suffocating the sea, campaigners say
New reports are set to show pollution from farming and sewage is affecting protected areas of the sea.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:China's Li urges not to turn trade into a political or security issue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang was speaking at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum's annual conference in China, often dubbed "Summer Davos."
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Why the federal court ruled the ABC unlawfully terminated Antoinette Lattouf β video
Justice Darryl Rangiah ruled that the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it terminated casual broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including that she held a political opinion opposing the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Guardian Australia reporter Kate Lyons breaks down the reasons behind the federal court's decision. Rangiah ordered the ABC to pay Lattouf $70,000 in compensation after her victory in the...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Jordan's women aiming to follow men to World Cup
Jordan's men have qualified for their first World Cup, providing excitement for the country and inspiration for the women to follow in their footsteps at the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC
Jacky Jhaj, a convicted paedophile, has staged several elaborate productions involving children and young people since he was released from prison.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:South Africa: How Many Sex Offenders Are There in Our Schools? No-One Knows
[GroundUp] In spite of government promises, only one teacher in 10 has been screened
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become only the second Indian to travel to space.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump is not the first politician to swear in public. Here are six more infamous expletives
From a frustrated Australian prime minister to βthe most unparliamentary of languageβ in Irish politicsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAccording to Donald Trump, Iran and Israel βdonβt know what the fuck theyβre doingβ.Waking up to find the ceasefire he had brokered had been violated, the US president told reporters outside the White House: βIsrael,...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Sussan Ley says sheβs a βzealotβ on recruiting more women to Liberal party β but stops short of endorsing quotas
First female opposition leader says she will personally try to recruit more women but is agnostic about partyβs approachAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley has declared herself a βzealotβ on action to recruit more women to the Liberal ranks, but stopped short of endorsing quotas or other formal mechanisms to boost gender equity ahead of the...
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