South Africa: Girl, 8, only survivor as 45 killed in bus crash: An eight-year-old girl is the only survivor after a bus carrying Easter pilgrims plunges into a ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in South Africa: Bus accident claims at least 45 lives
- A serious bus accident near Mamatlakala in the province of Limpopo resulted in at least 45 deaths and one person was severely injured, according to South Africa's Department of Transport.
- Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus, collided with barriers on the bridge, leading the bus to plunge over the bridge and hit the ground where it caught fire.
- The tragic collision occurred while en route from Botswana, an inland country in Southern Africa, to Moria, a town in Limpopo.
- Rescue operations continued late into the evening as some bodies were burned beyond recognition, others were trapped in the debris, and scattered on the site.
King Charles' 'great sadness' over missing Maundy service: Queen Camilla will hand out the traditional "Maundy money" on the King's ...
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Arvind Kejriwal: US urges fair legal process for India opposition leader: Washington reiterated its remark hours after Delhi summoned a US diplomat over similar ...
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FIJ Longlisted for One World Media Award — 3rd Time in a Row: FIJ was longlisted alongside nine other media outlets around the world under the press freedom ...
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#LokSabhaElection2024 | Sitharaman said that BJP chief JP Nadda asked her if she wanted to contest the election from Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nirmala Sitharaman rejects offer to contest Lok Sabha election
- Nirmala Sitharaman said she doesn't have enough money to participate in the Lok Sabha elections and declined the BJP's offer for a ticket.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has turned down the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) offer to participate in the upcoming elections, citing a lack of funds to contest the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: First responders called out to people on bridge, governor says
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Protesters staged a sit-in in the lobby of the Department of Business and Trade in London, unfurling Palestinian flags and chanted 'Stop arming Israel'
French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination: MPs vote in favour of a bill that will penalise workplace discrimination based on hair.
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Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
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Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's custody extended until April 1 in graft case: An Indian court extended the custody of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister ...
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Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
- Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.
- Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
Canada clocks fastest population growth in 66 years in 2023: Canada's population touched a record high of 40.77 million in 2023, largely driven by temporary ...
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Quick Glance: Canada's Population Growth Soars to Highest Rate Since 1957
- Canada's population grew by 3.2 percent in 2023 to reach 40,769,890 residents, the highest rate since 1957.
- Quebec saw the most significant growth in absolute numbers, while Alberta and Prince Edward Island reported the highest growth rates.
- The majority of population growth in Canada and Quebec came from immigration, with Quebec experiencing the largest increase in temporary residents.
- Ontario's population increased by 3.4 percent despite losing residents to other provinces, while Alberta had the highest population growth due to immigration.
Pakistan to investigate army's meddling in judiciary, law minister says: Pakistan will set up an inquiry commission to investigate accusations by six High Court ...
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UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda: The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged Britain on Thursday to abandon a ...
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Sri Lanka March Inflation Cools, Backing Case for Easing Policy: Sri Lanka’s inflation cooled for the second straight month in March, backing the central bank’s ...
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Field Notes: The Rs 330-Debit That Revealed A Sprawling, Illegal Government-Run Fraud
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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday said that “interference by the executive in the affairs and judicial workings of judges will not be ... Show more
Britain to slow rise of minimum wage from 2025, government says: Britain's government has ended its push to use increases in the minimum wage to narrow the gap ...
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South Africa’s Main Opposition Leader Resists Coalition With ANC: South Africa’s main opposition party will resist forming a coalition with the ruling African ...
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Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case at ICJ; Protests Continue in Amman, Jordan
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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
- The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
- After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.
- The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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UK Watchdog Lists Spending ‘Nasties’ Awaiting Next Government: The huge scale of the spending demands facing the next UK government is laid bare in a new report ...
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Republic TV chief editor Arnab Goswami and R Kannada editor Niranjan J have been booked for allegedly spreading fake news about Karnataka chief minister ...
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Younger people’s pensions can’t be sacrificed to keep rich boomers happy: It's time to means test the state pension
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reconciliation with Kate, William is 100% 'possible': He'll offer his help
nypost.com/2024/03/28/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-reconciliation-with-kate-william-possible-hell-offer-help/
Quick Glance: The Royal Family Tree: Succession and New Generations
- After Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, the Windsor family tree began to grow rapidly.
- King Charles III now leads the House of Windsor, followed by Prince William and his family.
- The line of succession is led by Prince William and his three children, who have taken on the Wales title.
- A closer look at the current British royal family, including the king, his siblings, children, and grandchildren.
Economist Miranda Sarmento named Portugal's new finance minister: Economist Joaquim Miranda Sarmento was named Portugal's new finance minister on Thursday as ...
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UK Living Standards Advance as Wage Growth Outstrips Inflation: UK living standards continued to recover at the end of 2023 as inflation eased and workers ...
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Zambian Inflation at 25-Month High as El Niño Fans Food Costs: Zambia’s annual inflation rate leapt to a more than two-year high as its worst drought on record ...
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Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD: Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD
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New Zealand Expects China’s Respect As It Weighs Joining Aukus Security Pact: New Zealand expects China to respect its right to an independent foreign policy as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/new-zealand-expects-china-s-respect-as-it-explores-joining-aukus
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda joins Shiv Sena in presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.#Govinda #Bollywood #ShivSena #EknathShinde #Maharashtra #LokSabhaElections2024
New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters Open to Relaxing Foreign Home Buyer Ban: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said he’s open to allowing foreigners to ...
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Opinion | Pakistan’s Troubles Are Far From Over: Divisions within the all-powerful military make the country’s future difficult to predict.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/opinion/pakistan-military-khan-munir.html
The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
In 2018, Qasim was lynched over a false rumour of cow slaughter. Samaydeen survived & fought for 6 years to get justice ... Show more
How A Muslim Man Fought A Police Cover-Up To Get Justice After 6 Years In A 2018 Lynching
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"Not a single Ladakhi has been recruited in a gazetted post in the past 4 to 5 years"
Amid protests, activist @SajjadKargili_ tells @betwasharma how ... Show more
Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India: Ukraine's foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost ...
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Canada's GDP rebounds in January, likely up 0.4% in February: Canada's gross domestic product strongly rebounded in January exceeding expectations and February's ...
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Woman in Britain mistakes hat pom-pom for ‘baby hedgehog’, takes it to hospital: She was concerned that it “hadn’t moved or pooped all night” despite being given ...
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Africa Live: Deadly cyclone hits northern Madagascar - BBC News: At least six people have died with some of them having drowned in floodwaters - and other ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets, source says: India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper ...
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Okuama Resident Who Said Slain Soldiers Were Not for Peacekeeping on Army’s Wanted List
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President William Ruto flags off the 2024 WRC Safari Rally at KICC taking place from March 28-31 in Naivasha; Kenyans urged to turn up in large numbers to ... Show more
UK public's inflation expectations fall again in March - Citi/Yougov survey shows
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I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
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Quick Glance: Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC Coalition Still Under Consideration
- John Steenhuisen, leader of the Democratic Alliance, states that his main concerns are getting the Multi-Party Charter over the 51% mark and winning the elections.
- Steenhuisen mentions that a coalition with the governing party might be the 'least worst option' to prevent the radicals from taking over.
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Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
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Boy Mamabolo accuses ANC of robbing him of seat in parliament by 'manipulating' candidate list
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Quick Glance: Boy Mamabolo Accuses ANC of Manipulating Candidate List
- Boy Mamabolo has taken legal action against the ANC, alleging that his name was removed from the national candidate list after being elected by '240 branches.'
- He claims that his name was initially on the list but later removed, which he views as an unlawful manipulation of the candidate list and undermining the democratic will of ANC voters.
- In court papers seen by TimesLIVE, Mamabolo claims to be a victim of factionalism within the ANC.
- An urgent application has been filed in the Johannesburg High Court to be heard before the finalization of the candidate list by the IEC on April 10.
PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Thursday called for peaceful participation at the party's upcoming rally on March 31.
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In-app browsers are still a privacy, security, and choice problem: Regulators reminded that longstanding concerns haven't been addressed
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Quick Glance: In-App Browsers: Privacy, Security, and User Choice Concerns
- Competition authorities in Europe and the UK are focusing on in-app browsers, presenting web content within native apps.
- In-app browsers act as standalone browsers without interfaces, relying on the native app for user interface.
- Concerns have been raised about privacy and choice impacts of in-app browsers, especially regarding potential surveillance by major companies like Meta and TikTok.
- Further regulatory intervention is expected to address control and competition issues related to in-app browsers.
Cost of South African Barbecue Cools as El Niño Threat Looms - Bloomberg: The price of a traditional South African barbecue rose at a slower pace for a second ...
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GMB's Richard Madeley says 'I've heard enough' as he shuts down co-star: Richard Madeley seemingly lost interest during the latest instalment of Good Morning ...
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Online Conspiracies About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Are Out of Control: Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a “black swan event ...
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Malaysia to request additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India: Malaysia will submit an request to India to procure an additional 500 ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/malaysia-request-additional-500000-metric-tons-white-rice-india-2024-03-28/
Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak: More than 4,600 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain on small boats so far in 2024 ...
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Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Bank of England steps up scrutiny of private equity and bank valuations: The Bank of England said on Wednesday it was taking a deeper look at risks from the ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of England monitors private equity and bank valuations
- The Bank of England is examining the risks of the opaque private equity sector and the subdued valuations of Britain's main banks compared to international competitors.
- The Bank will conduct a 'desk based' stress test of lenders this year to assess their resilience to shocks.
- The Bank plans to assess the resilience of financial firms and market infrastructure such as payment, clearing, and settlement systems against cyber attacks, IT glitches, and other disruptions with set deadlines.
When Russian cyber operations targeted the West: This is part five of a series, ‘Lessons from the first cyberwar.’ Read part one, part two ...
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UK says rules of origin deal with Canada probably won't be extended: Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-says-rules-origin-deal-with-canada-probably-wont-be-extended-2024-03-27/
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt: Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4560301-budget-watchdog-warns-us-could-suffer-market-shock-over-national-debt/
Kate Garraway's net worth and financial struggles revealed after Derek's care: Kate Garraway has opened up about the financial struggles she has faced while ...
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Quick Glance: Cost of Husband's Care Exceeded ITV Salary: Kate Garraway in Debt
- Kate Garraway has revealed that the monthly care costs for her husband Derek Draper of £16,000 exceeded her salary from ITV, resulting in significant debts.
- The final year of his life is depicted in a new program, featuring Draper speaking on camera for the first time and expressing his desire to share his story.
- Garraway emphasizes the financial strain caused by Derek's care surpassing her ITV income, leading to her inability to manage the debts while overseeing his care.
- She also delves into the challenges regarding her husband's healthcare, her caregiving role, and the impact on their relationship.
Arvind Kejriwal’s imprisonment is a stain on India’s democracy: He is the first sitting chief minister in the country’s history to be arrested
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Tata's forced IPO will only bring problems: One of India's biggest family businesses is in an pickle. Tata Group, the sprawling cars-to-tech conglomerate ...
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Angela Rayner will not publish 'personal tax advice' over council house sale despite police development
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Fiji's former long-serving prime minister Frank Bainimarama has avoided jail and was discharged by the High Court, after earlier this month being found guilty ... Show more
Canadian PM Trudeau, under fire over housing crisis, vows to help renters: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberal government is under heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Trudeau pledges help to renters amidst housing crisis
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to assist renters amid pressure from the housing crisis.
- During a televised press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau emphasized the significance of renters and pledged financial support in the upcoming budget.
- The government is grappling with a housing shortage due to high interest rates, soaring property prices, and a record influx of immigrants.
- Trudeau intends to allocate $15 million to legal aid organizations to safeguard tenants from unjust rent increases and provide credit for on-time rent payments when applying for a mortgage.
Protesters in India attempted to march to PM Modi’s house after key opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested in an alcohol corruption case just weeks ... Show more
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India Raises ‘Strong Objections’ to US Over Kejriwal Comments: India complained to the US on Wednesday over its comments related to the arrest last week of an ...
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Nigeria unveils revamped economic management structure amid rising hardship: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an overhaul of Nigeria's economic ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-unveils-revamped-economic-management-structure-amid-rising-hardship-2024-03-27/
Albanese’s $1b bet on Australian-made solar panels: Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar panels with one in three households having them ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-s-1b-bet-on-australian-made-solar-panels-20240327-p5ffok.html
In Cuba, tensions are rising even in areas that have historically supported Fidel Castro's 1959 communist Revolution, thanks to daily power failures ... Show more
Pakistan’s army may have got away with its latest election heist. But can it maintain control? There are two reasons to think the country’s generals could ... Show more
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