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BREAKING: UK government website down as media sites hit
The UK government’s main website was unavailable on Tuesday morning, as several international media platforms went down, including The Guardian and the Financial Times newspapers. The portal…
U.S. Supreme Court blocks permanent residency for some immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to let immigrants who have been allowed to stay in the United States on humanitarian grounds…
France Imposes $267m Fine On Google
The French Competition Authority has imposed $267 million (N110.15 billion) fine on Google for abusing its market power in the online advertising industry. The fine by the…
Foreigners in Russia must pay to get COVID-19 vaccine – Putin
Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, says foreigners in the country will not get vaccinated against COVID-19 for free. Speaking on Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPEIF), Putin said there has…
Controversy as Saudi Arabia asks mosques to limit loudspeaker volume
The decision of the authorities of Saudi Arabia to restrict the volume of loudspeakers at mosques has sparked controversy. Last week, Abdullatif al-Sheikh, the country’s Islamic affairs minister, directed that speakers…
China’s new three-child policy draws scepticism, cost questions
China’s decision to allow families to have up to three children was met with scepticism on Tuesday, with doubts expressed on social media whether it would make much difference, and calls for details on what promised…
End of Benjamin Netanyahu era could be in the cards in Israeli political drama
Israel was gripped by political drama on Sunday over the possibly imminent end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record run as the country’s leader. After four inconclusive parliamentary elections in two years, a…
Britons query Westminster Cathedral for marrying Boris Johnson and Symonds
Many Britons queried the religious doctrine of the Westminster Cathedral after it conducted a secret wedding for British Prime Minister…
Biden brings more class warfare to foreign policy
Despite presenting his agenda as the antithesis of Donald Trump’s, President Joe Biden, like his predecessor, is managing global affairs as an extension of domestic…
Mafia boss captured in Brazil will be extradited to Italy – Uruguay
Italian mob boss Rocco Morabito, who was arrested this week in northeast Brazil, will be extradited to Italy, said prosecutors Tuesday in Uruguay, where the Mafia capo, or…
Coronavirus pandemic driven by ‘scandalous inequity’ in vaccine distribution – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO has said that the COVID-19 pandemic is being perpetuated by a “scandalous inequity” in vaccine distribution, even as it set new targets for protecting people in the poorest countries. Director-General…
Biden promises to push George Floyd Police Reform bill
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he is hopeful an agreement will be reached on the George Floyd police reform legislation after the May 31 Memorial Day holiday.Biden had missed a self-imposed deadline of…
“Fast & Furious” Star John Cena Apologises For Calling Taiwan A Country
“Fast & Furious 9” star John Cena made a U-turn Tuesday, apologising to Chinese fans after he called Taiwan a “country” and sparked outrage in the…
Britain investigates AstraZeneca-Alexion deal
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started its investigation on whether AstraZeneca’s takeover of Alexion Pharmaceuticals can reduce competition…
Boris Johnson sets wedding date
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have set a wedding date for next year after delaying plans due to the…
Suu Kyi Myanmar ousted leader emerges in court
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person at a court hearing on Monday for the first time since her government was ousted by the military in a Feb.…
Saudi Arabia says only 60,000 pilgrims will perform 2021 Hajj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that only 60,000 pilgrims will be allowed to perform the 2021 (1442) Hajj from across the world. This was disclosed on Sunday in a tweet via @HaramainInfo. The breakdown shows…
Princes William And Harry Hit Out At BBC Over ‘Deceitful’ Diana Interview
Princes William and Harry on Thursday hit out at the BBC and journalist Martin Bashir over “the deceitful way”…
’50’ doctors die of COVID in India — within 24 hours
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) says 50 doctors have died of coronavirus within one day. The association disclosed this its recent update, adding that over 200 doctors in India have died of COVID-19 as the…
Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire in Gaza conflict
The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a unilateral ceasefire to end the 11-day military offensive in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported. The decision came after heavy US…
Trump faces legal jeopardy as tax probe upgraded
The civil probe of former President Donald Trump’s company has been upgraded into a criminal probe, the New York attorney general’s office said. The upgrade according to reports increases the legal risk for…
Hamas-Israel fighting abates as truce calls mount
Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas appeared to abate slightly early on Tuesday, with no fatalities logged in Gaza for the first time since hostilities erupted on May 10, and fewer long-range Palestinian…
Joe and Jill Biden report lower income in tax returns for 2020
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported a drop in income as they filed their tax returns for 2020 on Monday, marking a return to the normal practice of…
54 Israeli fighter jets bomb Gaza, death toll mounts
Fifty four Israeli fighter jets hammered the Gaza Strip overnight Monday, after a week of violence between the Jewish state and Palestinian militants left more than…