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How Nonprofits and Activists Can Oppose Trumpβs βBig Beautiful Billβ
What can nonprofits and movement leaders do in the face of Trumpβs signature βbig, beautiful billβ? Complete victory may be unlikely, but some wins are in fact possible.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:
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Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
The DA leaderβs interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iran's complex political and military power structure
Iran's political system is famously complicated β mixing elected leaders with theocratic and military power players. Here's your guide to how it all works.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Refugees Bear the Brunt of Shifting Global Politics
[ISS] On World Refugee Day, displaced Africans face the worst conditions yet as conflict and disasters increase, aid plummets and borders tighten.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Indian Navy Gets First Shallow Water Anti-submarine Warships
The Arnala-class vessels can sprint for short bursts in order to maintain contact with any submarines they detect.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa Can Shape the Future of Tax - And It Must
[allAfrica] Logan Wort on how the African Tax Administration Forum ( ATAF) evolved from crisis response to strategic institution--and why Africa's tax future depends on scale, speed, and unity
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Could Chinaβs rare earth pivot ease strain on the automotive sector?
China has approved some rare earth export licences, offering slight relief to strained global supply chains. Yet with shipments still down sharply and licensing opaque, Europe's auto sector remains exposed to Beijingβs strategic resource grip.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:China, Kyrgyzstan, and the Quiet Construction of a Sanctions-Resistant Trade Corridor
Every dollar that moves from Shenzhen to Bishkek to Moscow teaches China something new about how to operate in a sanctions-constrained world.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv
Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Coldplay to re-issue albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles
Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence
With a new financial ceiling of 100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:EU shuts out Chinese medical suppliers from European market in retaliatory trade move
The European Union has confirmed a ban on Chinese companies from participating in EU government tenders for medical devices exceeding 5 million β another piece in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Police IG Responds to Bribery Allegations in Capitol Arson Case, Sparks Mixed Reactions As Public Demands Clarity
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Inspector General of Police, Colonel Gregory O.W. Coleman, has denied allegations that the Liberia National Police (LNP) or state prosecutors offered a bribe to Capitol arson suspect John Nyanti in exchange for testimony against former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and other lawmakers.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block 66,000 βrule-breakingβ listings
The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:South Africa: No Evidence That Members of Major South African Political Party Were Arrested for Corruption While Travelling Internationally
[Africa Check] No evidence that members of major South African political party were arrested for corruption while travelling internationally
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Assassination Claim - Senator Natasha Docked, Gets N50m Bail
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: UK Reaffirms Duty-Free Access for 99 Percent of Nigerian Exports Under Trade Scheme
[Vanguard] The United Kingdom has reaffirmed that 99% of Nigerian exports will continue to enjoy duty-free access under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a move designed to deepen bilateral trade relations and support Nigeria's economic growth.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Egypt stops Global March on Gaza in its tracks
The march ended an hour outside of Cairo when we were bussed back to the city
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do
βOur focus is on skills, not tools. What do we want students to learn? That comes first,β says Bill Bass, innovation coordinator at a Missouri school ...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 20th β Midday
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Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:EU: Suspend Trade Agreement with Israel
Click to expand Image Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, speaking in Brussels, Belgium, December 16, 2024. 2024 European Union (Brussels) β TheEuropean Union should immediately suspend its trade agreement withIsrael as long as Israelβs atrocity crimes persist, Human Rights Watch and over 110 organizations and trade unions said in ajoint statement on June 19, 2025. This...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait
The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business
With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Population growth on the decline
As of the end of 2024, Germany's population stood at just under 83.6 million, an increase of 121,000 compared to the previous year. This marks a slowdown from 2023, when the numbers grew by 338,000.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Japan advances in quantum race with worldβs largest-class superconducting quantum computer
The new quantum system developed by researchers at the Japanese National Research and Development Agency, RIKEN, in collaboration with the Japanese IT giant, Fujitsu, has 256 qubits. However, experts say, ensuring the quality of qubits is as important as the quantity of qubits.
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Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:The Worldβs 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot - and how does Europe fare?
European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iranian missile strikes show Israel's aerial defense array is not ironclad
Here's a closer look at Israel's missile defence system as Iran's missiles continue to get through.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Act now to deal with the masculinity and mental health crisis in South Africa
More men than women take their own lives, murder rate of men is also higher, men take the lives of others and gender-based violence is rife
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:World Refugee Day: 9 charts that explain displacement
A record number of people were forcibly displaced in 2024, according to the UN. These charts show where many of them come from β and where many will likely end up.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Is China going through a consumption revival? Its 618 festival is one sign of it
The festival pointed to a pickup in consumption, as e-commerce companies reported strong sales of consumer electronics, as well as beauty and pet care products.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Can Solar and Geothermal Energy Help a Church and Its Neighbors Wean Off Fossil Fuels?
SALEM, Mass.βOne of the most ambitious clean energy projects under consideration in this state started after a nasty surprise. In December 2022, utility provider National Grid informed Rev. Nathan Ives of the St. Peterβs-San Pedro Episcopal Church in Salem that they had the right to change the buildingβs gas meter. βThe bill went from a [β¦]
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Two butchers closed after girl dies in French food poisoning outbreak
Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials investigate the root of the outbreak.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuelans March for Peace, Back Iran and Palestine Amid Israeli Aggression
Thousands marched in Caracas to demand peace and support Iran and Palestine amid Israeli military escalation. Venezuelan leaders condemned foreign aggression and called on global powers to end the war.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Donβt call asylum seekers and refugees makwerekwere; make them feel at home
Talk to people to understand why they fled their home county and the difficulties they face in South Africa
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