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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Alexei Navalny missing from Russian penal colony

Russian jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny is missing from the penal colony where he's serving time, his legal team says. The lawyers haven't been able to access Mr. Navalny, who was due to appear in a court hearing from the prison where he's serving his 11,5-year term, for nearly a week. The prison authorities informed Navalny's team he was no longer among the inmates at that facility. The Kremlin says […]

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New night train connects Berlin and France

Rail enthusiasts in Europe are celebrating a new overnight service connecting the German and French capitals. The train will leave daily at 8.20 pm, and arrive at its destination at 10.20 am the following day, with the rail company offering passengers the opportunity to rest instead of rush. Trent Murray reports.

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UK Prime Minister faces crucial vote on Rwanda migration legislation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a key vote later on legislation for the Rwanda migration scheme. The proposed bill is the latest attempt to revive a deportation policy designed to act as a deterrent to bring down illegal migration. Mark Garnier sits with the One Nation Conservatives - a centrist caucus that is backing the bill.

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Google reveals the top trending searches of 2023

Google's '2023 Year in Search' has revealed that "War in Israel and Gaza" emerged as the top news trend of the year. Following closely were the Titan submersible incident during a Titanic wreckage exploration and the tragic Turkey-Syria earthquake in February that killed over 50 thousand people. CNN reports that the annual roundup by Google is a snapshot of events and topics that captured widespread attention throughout the year.

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Disagreements over fossil fuels threaten COP28 success

The UN climate summit in Dubai faces potential failure as delegates disagree on the role of fossil fuels. Oil-rich nations are advocating for increased use of carbon capture technology to mitigate emissions, while scientists and developed countries argue that reducing fossil fuel usage is crucial to combating global warming. Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, addresses the issue at COP28.

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What’s east Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

By Michael Bishku, Augusta University  via The Conversation The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus far only South Africa and Chad have withdrawn their representatives from Tel […]

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WHO says patient dies amid lengthy Israeli checks on Gaza convoy

  The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a patient had died in an emergency convoy en route to a Gaza City hospital, during repeated and lengthy Israeli checks. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the weekend that the UN health agency and its partners had managed to deliver essential trauma and surgical supplies to the Al-Ahli hospital and to transfer 19 critical patients. But on Tuesday, he provided […]

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COP28: The deals so far

From historic agreements on Loss and Damage, to transformative declarations on food systems and health, COP28 could mark a monumental shift in how the world addresses environmental challenges. Here are some of the deals announced so far. COP28 has mobilized over $83 billion in funding, setting the pace for a new era in climate action. These include the first ever declarations on food systems transformation and health, plus declarations on […]

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