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From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president
Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president.The 72-year-old won more than 57% of the vote, with her closest rival, Panduleni Itula,...
Germany to push for autonomous vehicles in public transport, freight
The German government approved on Wednesday a strategy paper encouraging the use of autonomous vehicles for public transportation and goods delivery.The aim is to create the world's largest single-operating...
Children’s services still a concern – commissioner
Herefordshire Council is struggling to address long-standing problems in its children’s services department, according to a commissioner.Eleanor Brazil was appointed in 2022 to investigate the department’s failings and propose...
Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
French nuclear firm Orano says the military authorities in Niger have taken control of its uranium mining operations in the West African country.After seizing power in a coup in...
Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
A monument in honour of the late leader of Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been unveiled in the Central African Republic (CAR).The statue of Prigozhin and his...
Tesla’s November China EV Sales Drop 4.3% as BYD Hits New High
Tesla Inc. (TSLA, Financial) announced a 4.3% year-over -year decline in November China-made EV sales to 78,856 units, as reported by CPCA. However, its Model 3 and Model Y...
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted
PRAGUE (AP) — Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interrupted, Czech officials said Wednesday.The state Mero company that operates the pipeline...
135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say
Human rights groups in Guinea say they believe more than 135 football fans were killed in a crush at a stadium on Sunday, most of them children.The figure, which...
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican on Wednesday and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian...
Chinese coastguard uses water cannon, blocks Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal
China has blocked four Philippine vessels that attempted to "intrude into the territorial waters" of the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, the country's coastguard said. "On December 4, four...
