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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord, sources tell CBS

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord, sources tell CBS

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old, is currently being held without bail at Utah County Jail after being arrested in connection with the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, at an event at Utah Valley University. Robinson allegedly took responsibility for the shooting in messages on the messaging platform Discord hours before his arrest, stating, “It […]

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Chinese-linked mining firms in Zambia sued by Copperbelt farmers over 'ecological catastrophe'

Chinese-linked mining firms in Zambia sued by Copperbelt farmers over ‘ecological catastrophe’

Farmers in Zambia have initiated an $80 billion lawsuit against two companies linked to Chinese interests, citing an ecological disaster stemming from the collapse of a dam that stored copper mining waste. This incident occurred in February and resulted in the release of millions of liters of highly acidic material into local waterways, leading to

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US designates Colombia country 'failing to cooperate in drug war'

US designates Colombia country ‘failing to cooperate in drug war’

The United States has designated Colombia as a country that has “demonstrably failed” to meet its obligations regarding drug trafficking control but has not cut off U.S. aid. Each year, the U.S. government assesses various countries for their cooperation with counternarcotic efforts, and those that fall short risk losing funding. On Monday, the Trump administration

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Voters await results in presidential poll dominated by economic woes

Voters await results in presidential poll dominated by economic woes

Malawi’s citizens are awaiting the outcome of their presidential election, with polling stations closing and the counting of votes underway. On Tuesday, many voters lined up to select candidates for the presidency, parliamentary seats, and local councils, motivated by a desire for economic improvements in a country currently facing significant challenges. Current President Lazarus Chakwera

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Israel launches major ground offensive on Gaza City, forcing thousands more to flee

Israel launches major ground offensive on Gaza City, forcing thousands more to flee

Israel has initiated a significant ground offensive on Gaza City, accompanied by intense airstrikes as its troops advance towards the city’s outskirts. This escalation has resulted in thousands of Palestinians being displaced, primarily heading towards a single coastal road that leads to the central area of the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized

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Report those who celebrate the shooting to employers, Vance says

Report those who celebrate the shooting to employers, Vance says

US Vice-President JD Vance has called for accountability for individuals who celebrate the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Guest hosting the Charlie Kirk Show, Vance emphasized the importance of civility over political violence, urging listeners to report those making inappropriate comments about Kirk’s death. The backlash against social media comments has led to significant

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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

A United Nations commission of inquiry has released a report asserting that reasonable grounds exist to conclude that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The report, which follows the onset of conflict with Hamas in 2023, claims to identify four out of five genocidal acts as defined under international law, including

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