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Zelensky says fiercely contested Bakhmut ‘not occupied’ as Russia claims capture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Bakhmut is not occupied by Russia as of Sunday and Ukrainian soldiers remain there, a day after Russia claimed the fiercely contested city’s complete capture. “We are keeping on, we are fighting,” Zelensky said at a news conference at the G7 in Japan. Ukraine’s Armed Forces (AFU) said they were continuing to counter Russia in…
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Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China. The Group of Seven (G7) talks in Hiroshima are seeking common ground on a host of global issues, including how to confront Beijing’s growing military and economic assertiveness as well…
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New York City is sinking, study says: Huge buildings, rising seas contribute to subsidence
The pressure from New York City’s massive buildings and skyscrapers is making the city more vulnerable to sink lower into the ocean, according to new research. Three University of Rhode Island oceanologists and a researcher from the U.S. Geological Survey found that New York City, home to more than 8 million people, is sinking at a rate of 1 to…
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Turkey’s presidential election goes to run-off: Election council
Turkey’s high-stakes presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, Turkey’s electoral chief Ahmet Yener, has said, citing official results from the country’s Supreme Election Council. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took 49.5 percent of Sunday’s vote, with his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, getting 44.89 percent, the Council said. As neither secured more than 50 percent of the vote, they will…
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Ghana’s main opposition party picks Mahama as 2024 presidential candidate
Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to retain former president, John Mahama, as its leader for the 2024 presidential election. This is the third time Mahama will run for the top job in Ghana, one of Africa’s most stable democracies. He came second to President Nana Akufo-Addo in 2016 and 2020. The upcoming…
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Germany to supply Ukraine with largest aid package yet, worth nearly $3 billion
Germany announced on Saturday that it would supply Ukraine with an aid package worth nearly $3 billion to strengthen the country’s defense, marking Berlin’s largest pledge in military aid since the start of the war. The German Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the package may include a variety of military hardware, including armoured personnel carriers, 30 Leopard…
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New Hampshire governor ‘embarrassed’ by crowd’s behavior at Trump town hall
The governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sununu, said it was “embarrassing” that Republican voters from his state laughed and applauded when Donald Trump mocked E Jean Carroll during a CNN town hall this week. Sununu may yet have to court such voters in a presidential run of his own. Nonetheless, the governor said the town hall audience’s behavior “doesn’t shine…
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Sudan crisis: Jeddah agreement branded ‘meaningless’ as fighting resumes
On Thursday night, a “declaration of commitment” was signed in Jeddah by Sudan’s warring factions, following nearly a week of talks mediated by hosts Saudi Arabia and the United States. This declaration was not a ceasefire. As if to underline that fact, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary returned to their war on Friday, with air…
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby fined £510 for speeding conviction
The Archbishop of Canterbury was convicted of speeding and ordered to pay £510 in fines and legal costs just days after the coronation of King Charles. Justin Welby was caught exceeding the 20mph speed limit on a road in Lambeth, central London on 2 October last year. The archbishop picked up three points on his licence after being caught by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Archbishop of Canterbury leads Bishops to Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby performed the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday and crowned King Charles III as the new constitutional monarch of Great Britain. He led other officiating Ministers to the church. In a Facebook post after the Coronation ceremony, the Archbishop wrote: “Walking with Archbishop Hosam Naoum and my fellow bishops to Westminster Abbey for the…
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