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Zambia's President Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises

France 24 • 3 weeks ago

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his government of failing to ease poverty and becoming less tolerant of dissent.

Zambia's president Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises

France 24 • 3 weeks ago

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his government of failing to ease poverty and becoming less tolerant of dissent.

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

Al Jazeera • 3 weeks ago

Official results show incumbent receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with ⁠38 percent for his main challenger.

Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president

Al Jazeera • 3 weeks ago

Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with ⁠38 percent for his main challenger.

Colombian minister’s Caribbean holiday amid earthquake crisis stokes fury

SCMP • 3 weeks ago

Colombia’s new housing minister has come under fire after it emerged that he took his family on a Caribbean holiday while the country was reeling from a devastating earthquake that left thousands homeless. The August 10 earthquake, which killed nearly 300 people in western Colombia, struck just three days after right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella took office. The 7.4-magnitude tremor was...

Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

BBC • 3 weeks ago

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

President, who has decried mail-in ballots amid false claims of election fraud, issued March order to curb voting by mailDonald Trump voted by mail in Florida’s Republican primary, Politico reports, citing Palm Beach county voting records. The White House has confirmed the president’s mail-in vote, according to the New York Times, which added that this is at least the third time the president has ...

Chinese workers turn bosses into virtual pets for stress relief amid rising quirky trend

SCMP • 3 weeks ago

AI desktop pets are gaining popularity in China, offering young workers an outlet for workplace frustration and providing bereaved owners with a digital means to preserve memories of their deceased pets. Virtual pets first emerged on messaging platforms in the early 2000s, roaming across screens and interacting with users as they browsed the web, chatted, or watched videos. Advancements in AI are ...

Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying ‘reality is often upsetting’ while Palestinian group says libraries should hold ‘challenging’ booksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney library has removed a book critical of Israel called How to Sell a Genocide, following a complaint reportedly from a survivor of the Bondi beach terror attack.Waverley library at...

South Korea city deluged by almost a metre of rain, triggering deadly landslide

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Person dies after landslide hits apartment building in southern city of Geoje as torrential rains lead to power cuts and mass evacuationsTorrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea since Saturday have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed.Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where an 800mm (31in)...

Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed.Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where the 800-mm deluge triggered a landslide...

How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

SCMP • 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) firms are well placed to capitalise on a surge of expansion opportunities in Malaysia, but unlocking this potential will require cultural sensitivity and adapting to local market dynamics, industry insiders have said. The remarks follow the recent opening of Hong Kong’s new Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur to bolster bilateral ties...

Streamer Pool Incident Debate: Sara Saffari confronts Rawdogmoon; $40,000 Rolex sparks X backlash

Times of India • 3 weeks ago

Sara Saffari confronted Twitch streamer Rawdogmoon after he threw her into a pool at Cinna’s party while she was wearing a reported $40,000 Rolex. She appeared angry and questioned his decision. Another clip showed Saffari asking about an alleged E-date involving Sophie Rain. The videos sparked mixed reactions online, with viewers discussing both incidents and the watch.

Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park

France 24 • 3 weeks ago

The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.

Can Indonesia build on rising EV demand to become a production powerhouse?

SCMP • 3 weeks ago

Indonesia’s next electric-vehicle push will test whether President Prabowo Subianto can turn rising demand, nickel wealth and consumer subsidies into an integrated domestic industry that captures more value at home, or merely make imported and locally assembled EVs cheaper to buy. Analysts warn that without stricter local-content rules and stronger links between nickel processing, battery producti...

Iran war live: Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, crew member injured

Al Jazeera • 3 weeks ago

A vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving a crew member injured, according to the UKMTO.

Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz

Al Jazeera • 3 weeks ago

US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.

Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

BBC • 3 weeks ago

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

BBC • 3 weeks ago

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked

CBS News • 3 weeks ago

With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.

How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral

BBC • 3 weeks ago

Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan

France 24 • 3 weeks ago

FIFA's third-highest-ranking official Kevin Lamour has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body.

Australia politics live: independent Sophie Scamps delivers scathing criticism of ‘weak, piecemeal, pathetic’ gambling reforms as deal looms

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Deal on gambling bill between Labor and Coalition expected after party rooms meet today. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These chan...

‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says

Al Jazeera • 3 weeks ago

Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.

US diesel crack surpasses US$100 a barrel for the first time on supply disruptions

SCMP • 3 weeks ago

The US diesel crack, a key measure of refining profitability, hit an all-time high of US$102.20 a barrel on Monday as global supply disruptions from the wars in Iran and Ukraine run into peak agricultural consumption season. Measured as the premium ‌of US diesel futures over US West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures, the US diesel crack was trading at US$99.82 a barrel, up 2.4 per cent from Fri...