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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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PHOTO NEWS: UK police arrest anti-monachy protesters in Central London
London Police have arrested anti-monarchy protesters who took to the streets during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III Some of the protesters in Central London carried banners with, “Not our King’, ‘Not My King’, ‘Privatise Them’ inscriptions among others. Photos Credit: Reuters
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King Charles III is crowned in once-in-a-generation ceremony
Britain’s King Charles III has been crowned in a once-in-a-generation royal event witnessed by hundreds of high-profile guests inside Westminster Abbey, as well as tens of thousands of well-wishers who gathered in central London despite the rain. While Charles became King on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II last September, the coronation on Saturday was the formal crowning…
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Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to journalism?
As World Press Freedom Day is marked on Wednesday May 3, the analysts said the emerging new technology industry is “complex” and remains an uncharted territory for the news media industry. Artificial Intelligence or AI is becoming the next technology revolution even as the world is yet to fully navigate an already polarized social media space with rising online hate…
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Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates to the highest level in 16 years as it battles to stabilise prices. The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points – its 10th hike in 14 months. The Fed signalled that Wednesday’s rise may be its last one for now. The moves have pushed its benchmark rate…
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Kremlin drone: Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life. “We don’t attack Putin or Moscow. We fight on our territory. We are defending our villages and cities,” he said, speaking on a visit to Finland. The Russian president’s office said defences…
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Sudan factions agree to seven-day ceasefire
Sudanese army leaders and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire from May 4 to 11. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the South Sudan Foreign Ministry in a statement. The statement comes days Salva Kiir, South Sudan president began mediating between the two sides, as the representative of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development…
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American Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
Pilots at American Airlines have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they try to reach a new contract ahead of the summer travel season. The likelihood of a work stoppage remains low, however, because airline industry workers face several hurdles before they can legally walk off the job. Capt. Ed Sicher, president of the Allied Pilots Association, said pilots were determined…
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Osinbajo meets President Ruto, seeks African governments joint position on climate change
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is advocating the coming together of African governments and leaders in order to develop a common resolve to push the Climate Positive Growth Agenda, which emphasises how the continent can offer solutions to the global climate crisis while attaining economic growth in their countries. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Sunday during a meeting with Africa Europe…
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