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UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ human rights crisis in Myanmar as violence and economic collapse deepen

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Published ahead of the Human Rights Council’s upcoming session, the report highlighted the worsening situation since the military coup in 2021, which derailed Myanmar’s democratic transition and ignited widespread armed resistance. In the years since, military forces have targeted civilian populations with airstrikes, artillery bombardments and other forms of violence, while anti-military armed groups have […]

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Chula Vista Man Pleads Guilty in $51 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

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U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California SAN DIEGO – Fernando Valenzuela Ayub, a Chula Vista resident and business owner, pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiracy charges related to laundering millions in health care fraud proceeds and paying unlawful kickbacks. According to court documents, Valenzuela and co-conspirators operated multiple durable medical equipment (DME) […]

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Feds Take Down KC Drug Kingpin: 63-Year-Old Sentenced to 12 Years for Fentanyl, Firearms, and Designer Ghost Gun

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KANSAS CITY, MO — A 63-year-old man described by prosecutors as a career criminal and armed fentanyl trafficker has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison without parole, following a major bust that uncovered deadly drugs, loaded weapons, and even a Louis Vuitton-themed ghost gun. James Paden, of Kansas City, stood before Chief U.S. […]

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Sin City Scammer: Las Vegas Man Jailed for $8.5 Million Sports Betting Ponzi Scheme That Duped Dozens

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CLEVELAND, OH — A smooth-talking Las Vegas man who promised investors big wins in sports betting instead gambled with their trust — and lost. Matthew J. Turnipseede, 51, has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after masterminding a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that drained over $8.5 million from unsuspecting victims across the […]

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Amprion Raises €1 Billion in Green Bonds to Power Germany’s Energy Transition

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Amprion GmbH has successfully secured €1 billion through a green dual-tranche bond offering, reinforcing its financial strength as a key enabler of Germany’s energy transition. Issued under its €9 billion debt programme, the bond will fund sustainable infrastructure that supports the country’s goal of a climate-neutral electricity grid. The offering was split equally into two […]

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Frontline Ukrainian families face perilous task of farming mined fields

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According to the UN, many frontline Ukrainian families are at risk of missing critical planting and harvesting windows. “Agriculture is a fabric of rural society. It’s not just a way to make a living – it’s a way of being. And vulnerable rural families are holding on. They need support not just to survive, but […]

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Nigeria: Desperation Grows as Aid Delays Hamper Flood Recovery in Niger State

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Thousands have been left homeless and hungry in central Nigeria following catastrophic floods that have claimed at least 200 lives in Niger State. Survivors in the worst-hit area of Mokwa say that despite federal government assurances, aid has been slow to arrive. The floods—described as the worst in the region in six decades—swept through Mokwa […]

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VodafoneThree Launches as UK Merger Finalises

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Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle announced the completion of the company’s strategic reshaping in Europe, following the closure of its UK merger with CK Hutchison’s Three UK on 31 May. The new joint venture will operate under the brand name VodafoneThree. Della Valle described the deal as a milestone that positions the group for […]

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African Continental News Brief – June 2, 2025

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Sudan: Transitional Government Dissolved as New Prime Minister Outlines Security Priorities Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the transitional government and tasked ministry undersecretaries to manage day-to-day affairs until a new cabinet is formed. In a national address, Idris identified six urgent priorities, foremost among them the restoration of state authority and […]

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Unpacking Effects of Gender Norms on Women’s Financial Lives in Uganda

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One of the key findings from a recent gender norms market system diagnostic conducted by CGAP, FSD Uganda, and the FSD Network in Uganda’s Busoga subregion was a widespread belief that women should not own land or have large assets registered in their names. At the heart of this norm is a widely held view […]

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