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John Mahama sworn-in as Ghana President
John Mahama has once again been sworn in as the President of Ghana. The new president who took over Tuesday from Nana Akufo-Ado — who had taken over from him in 2017 — is returning to tackle growing youth unemployment and corruption in the country, conditions he battled with in his first term. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was also sworn in…
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China protests U.S. sanctions on cybersecurity firm, claims foreign hacker attacks
China has condemned the U.S. Treasury’s decision to sanction Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group over alleged involvement in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Chinese cybersecurity agency also reported foreign hacker attacks on its networks. During a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized the sanctions, accusing the U.S. of using cybersecurity issues to “defame…
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Nearly third of North Korean Troops in Ukraine killed or wounded: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that nearly a third of the estimated 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers deployed with Russian forces in Ukraine have been killed or wounded. These troops, reportedly sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, began combat operations in December 2024 after arriving in Russia in October. The North Korean forces are fighting in the…
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‘France not forced out of Africa’ – Macron to French ambassadors
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday dismissed suggestions that his country had been forced out of Africa’s Sahel region, adding that Paris is still awaiting acknowledgment for its efforts in combating militants. Speaking to French ambassadors at the annual foreign policy conference for 2025, Macron defended France’s intervention in 2013 to fight Islamist militants, despite Sahel states moving away from…
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Justin Trudeau’s resignation speech in full
Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as prime minister of Canada and leader of the governing Liberal party after nine years in office. He announced his resignation in a speech outside his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa on Monday, speaking in both English and French. Here is his full statement in English. Every morning I’ve woken up as…
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JUST IN: Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he intends to step down as the country’s prime minister, leaving office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new leader is chosen, he said. Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, was facing a mounting…
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Sarkozy, former French President on trial over campaign funds from Gaddafi
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday, on charges of having received millions of euros in illegal financing from Libya’s late strongman Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential bid. Sarkozy, who was relaxed and chatting with lawyers and other defendants in the courtroom before the hearing started, has always denied the accusations. The conservative former leader…
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Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
Russia may be close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea after the isolated nation supplied troops to help bolster Moscow’s war in Ukraine, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Monday. “The DPRK is already receiving Russian military equipment and training. Now, we have reason to believe that Moscow intends to share advance space and satellite technology…
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North Korea tests missile as Blinken visits South Korea amid political crisis
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Monday while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to proclaim “full confidence” in the country’s institutions amid an ongoing political crisis. The missile appeared to be an intermediate range ballistic missile, which has a range of up to 3,400 miles, according to the Arms Control Association. It…
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US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. Surgeon general’s advisories are strongly stated warnings meant to deliver clear messages about health risks. Advisories are uncommon and reserved for issues that need immediate awareness and action. They…
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