Senegal’s President Macky Sall has ruled out seeking re-election in 2024, ending widespread speculation that he would run for a third term. Continue reading Senegal President Macky Sall says he won’t run for third term
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Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion
A prosecutor in Brazil fined soccer star Neymar 16 million reais ($3.3 million) for building a lake at his mansion on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro without an environmental license, authorities said Monday. Continue reading Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion
Mexican mayor marries croccodile ‘to bring fortune’ to his people
The mayor of Mexico’s southwestern city of San Pedro Huamelula has married an alligator-like reptile in a wedding ceremony set to bring ‘good fortune’ to his people. Continue reading Mexican mayor marries croccodile ‘to bring fortune’ to his people
Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in ‘fierce fighting’
Ukraine said on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four areas in the east of the country amid “fierce fighting” but reported its forces moving forward in the south. Continue reading Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in ‘fierce fighting’
‘Agenda 47’: What Trump has promised if he wins in 2024
From unleashing a fleet of flying cars to executing drug dealers, Donald Trump has not been coy about his unorthodox vision for America as he seeks to retake the White House. Continue reading ‘Agenda 47’: What Trump has promised if he wins in 2024
Under pressure from Mali junta, UN ends peacekeeping mission
The UN Security Council on Friday ended a decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali, whose military junta has aligned with Russia and demanded the withdrawal of the international force battling jihadists. Continue reading Under pressure from Mali junta, UN ends peacekeeping mission
UK backs permanent seat for Africa at UN Security Council
The UK on Thursday announced its backing for an expanded UN Security Council, including a permanent spot for Africa, to reflect the current and future state of the world. Continue reading UK backs permanent seat for Africa at UN Security Council
Kyiv claims gains in Donbas, Moscow says killed Ukraine generals
Kyiv said Thursday its forces were gaining ground in Donbas, as Moscow claimed it had killed two generals in a missile strike earlier this week — the same day strikes on a restaurant in east Ukraine killed at least 12 people. Continue reading Kyiv claims gains in Donbas, Moscow says killed Ukraine generals
Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis
The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will go to Belarus and will not face charges after calling off his troops’ advance on Moscow, the Russian government said, easing the country’s most serious security crisis in decades.
Continue reading Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis
Putin addresses nation amid Wagner rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeals to the country’s armed forces to defend their positions against sweeping Wagner mutiny in the south as he made a televised emergency address in Moscow. Continue reading Putin addresses nation amid Wagner rebellion