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Prince Harry to release his memoir in January
October 27, 2022
Prince Harry to release his memoir in January
The Duke of Sussex’s memoir will be published on 10 January, his publisher Penguin Random House has said. The book…
Sudan: ‘No-one to intervene’ for woman sentenced to stoning
October 27, 2022
Sudan: ‘No-one to intervene’ for woman sentenced to stoning
Efforts to prevent a young Sudanese woman being stoned to death, after she was convicted of adultery, are being hindered…
Mercedes-Benz becomes the latest Western company to pull out of Russia
October 27, 2022
Mercedes-Benz becomes the latest Western company to pull out of Russia
Mercedes has become the latest Western company to pull out of Russia, following the invasion of Ukraine in February. The…
Pope Francis warns priests against temptations of pornography
October 27, 2022
Pope Francis warns priests against temptations of pornography
Pope Francis has warned seminarians in Rome of the dangers of online pornography, calling it a temptation that “weakens the…
Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis
October 26, 2022
Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis
Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a plan to legalise recreational cannabis use among adults. Possession of up to 30g…
Iran protests: Clashes after crowds gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave
October 26, 2022
Iran protests: Clashes after crowds gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave
Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters have been reported in the home city of Mahsa Amini after crowds gathered…
Top judge sacked for ‘impediment’ by CAR president
October 26, 2022
Top judge sacked for ‘impediment’ by CAR president
The president of the Central African Republic has sacked the head of the constitutional court, Danielle Darlan, for “permanent impediment”.…
Malawi president fires agriculture minister
October 26, 2022
Malawi president fires agriculture minister
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has fired Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe and his deputy Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima over what he termed…
US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case
October 25, 2022
US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case
Two Chinese nationals have been charged with paying thousands of dollars in cash and jewellery to obstruct a federal investigation…
Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid
October 25, 2022
Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid
Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied…