Cameroon’s Ministry of Defense is taking decisive action to prevent soldiers from abandoning their posts to fight in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. A rising number of Cameroonian soldiers have gone absent without leave (AWOL) in recent months, many of whom were reportedly lured by false promises of better opportunities in Europe. These […]
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A Zimbabwean High Court has denied bail to journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been detained for 25 days after interviewing a former ruling party member who called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down. Mhlanga’s arrest, on February 24, has drawn attention to growing concerns over press freedom and government repression amid Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic […]
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Hyundai is set to announce a $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, which includes a new $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, according to sources familiar with the plans. The announcement is expected Monday at the White House, where President Donald Trump, Hyundai Chairman Euisun Chung, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry are slated to attend. […]
Continue ReadingShortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Kristy Ferraro shares insights into her team’s study researching how removing deer carcasses during the culling process can negatively impact ecosystems. About the Research Overview Our study quantifies a largely overlooked consequence of Scotland’s widespread deer culling practices—the loss of essential elements from ecosystems due to carcass removal. […]
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The death toll for under-fives was 4.8 million in 2023 – a significant decline – with stillbirths falling marginally to around 1.9 million, data released by the UN shows. Despite this, decades of hard-won progress in child survival is under threat as a result of funding cuts, health system challenges and regional disparities, UNICEF and […]
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In a significant move to address human rights violations, the UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals involved in the brutal Sri Lankan civil war (1983-2009). These measures, including travel bans and asset freezes, target key figures accused of committing atrocities during the conflict, which claimed an estimated 80,000-100,000 lives. The sanctioned individuals include: […]
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The mother of British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who has been imprisoned in Egypt, has warned she will resume her hunger strike by the end of the month if no progress is made toward securing her son’s release. This follows her hospitalization after collapsing from 150 days of fasting in London. During the […]
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In a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia, the UK government is funding four innovative research networks aimed at helping dementia patients maintain independence in their own homes. The projects, supported by a £6.7 million grant from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for […]
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A significant security breach occurred at New York University (NYU) this past Saturday, as hackers infiltrated the university’s website, compromising the personal data of over 3 million applicants. The breach lasted for at least two hours and exposed sensitive information, including applicants’ names, test scores, chosen majors, financial details, zip codes, and family member information, […]
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Clearlake Capital Group has struck a $7.7 billion deal to take Dun & Bradstreet, a leading business analytics company, private. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders will receive $9.15 in cash per share, marking a premium over the company’s recent market performance. The deal, which includes the assumption of Dun & Bradstreet’s debt and […]
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