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Tight race in Dutch election as anti-Islam populist Wilders' hope of power declines

Tight race in Dutch election as anti-Islam populist Wilders’ hope of power declines

Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV) faces a competitive election in the upcoming Dutch vote on Wednesday, amid various socio-economic challenges. While Wilders was a significant figure in the last election held in November 2023, recent opinion polls indicate a decrease in his support. Dutch voters are currently addressing issues such as a housing crisis,

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, Ben Cohen, has indicated that Unilever, the parent company of the ice cream brand, obstructed the launch of a new flavor intended to show “solidarity with Palestine.” In response, Cohen plans to independently create the new ice cream flavor as part of a personal initiative spotlighting social causes that

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over alleged election unrest, government says

Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over alleged election unrest, government says

Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji announced that opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal proceedings for allegedly inciting violent demonstrations following the recent presidential election. The election, held on October 12, resulted in President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, winning an eighth consecutive term with 53.7% of the vote,

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Australian girls 'hunted' by online gangs to commit violent acts

Australian girls ‘hunted’ by online gangs to commit violent acts

Australian authorities have raised concerns about online crime networks that target young girls, coercing them into acts of violence against themselves, their siblings, or pets, described as a troubling form of gamification. In response, a new task force has been established to assist global efforts in addressing this emerging issue related to gender-based violence, according

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BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

BBC ‘deeply concerned’ about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

The BBC has expressed significant concern regarding the wellbeing of one of its journalists who has been unable to depart from Vietnam for several months. The journalist, a Vietnamese national, initially traveled to the country to visit family and renew their passport. However, their passport and ID card have reportedly been withheld, and they have

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