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Trump Grants Pardon to Honduras Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking
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18ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

Trump Grants Pardon to Honduras Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernรกndez, the former president of Honduras, who was convicted of drug trafficking and firearms offenses in a US court. Hernรกndez was sentenced to 45 years in prison for conspiring

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DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers
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22ย hours, 43ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers

The UK government has announced plans to restrict taxi access for asylum seekers, effective from February, in response to a BBC investigation revealing excessive taxi use and costs for medical appointments. The move aims to curb the estimated ยฃ15.8 m

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Marries Partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge
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18ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Marries Partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the country's first leader to get married while in office, tying the knot with partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, was a

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Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Embalo Spotted in Brazzaville
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6ย hours, 51ย minutes ago

Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Embalo Spotted in Brazzaville

Guinea-Bissau's deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has reportedly fled to the Republic of Congo, days after being ousted in a military coup that occurred just before the expected release of provisional presidential election results. The move has

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Egypt's Parliamentary Elections Marred by Legitimacy Concerns
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2ย days, 18ย hours ago

Egypt's Parliamentary Elections Marred by Legitimacy Concerns

Egypt's ongoing parliamentary elections are crucial in determining the future of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's rule, with the outcome potentially extending his presidency beyond its scheduled end in 2022. The vote comes amidst an economic crisis a

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"Trump Set to Pardon Honduran Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez"
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

"Trump Set to Pardon Honduran Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez"

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges, is set to be pardoned by President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources. Hernandez was sentenced to 45 years in prison in 2024, but Trump clai

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Thousands Demand Marcos Resignation Amid Flood-Control Scandal
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Thousands Demand Marcos Resignation Amid Flood-Control Scandal

Thousands of Filipinos gathered in Manila on Sunday, calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s resignation amidst a corruption scandal involving government spending on flood-control infrastructure. The protest, organized by the People's Movement A

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"NDP Sweeps to Historic Victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines"
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1ย day, 12ย hours ago

"NDP Sweeps to Historic Victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines"

In a historic landslide victory, the New Democratic Party in St Vincent and the Grenadines has secured 14 out of 15 seats, marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape and paving the way for opposition leader Godwin Friday to becom

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Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Historic Turkey Visit, Seeking Dialogue with Erdogan
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2ย days ago

Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Historic Turkey Visit, Seeking Dialogue with Erdogan

Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Turkey marks a significant step in his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and cooperation, as he meets with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and leaders of other Christian denominations. The trip is expected to be a

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Latin American Leaders Confront Criticism from Trump-Era U.S. and Deported Citizens
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6ย hours, 59ย minutes ago

Latin American Leaders Confront Criticism from Trump-Era U.S. and Deported Citizens

Latin American leaders, including Honduran President Xiomara Castro, face criticism for cooperating with the Trump administration on deportations, despite initially vowing to resist the US president's policies. Castro's change of stance has led to Ho

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"Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power Amid Election Crisis"
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2ย days ago

"Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power Amid Election Crisis"

Guinea-Bissau's military has seized control of the country, citing the need for order and stability, following disputed presidential elections. The move, which involves suspending the electoral process and closing borders, has sparked concerns about

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"Trump Eyes Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Hernandez"
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42ย minutes ago

"Trump Eyes Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Hernandez"

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges in 2024 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. This decision has sparked mixed reactions

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West African Leaders Question Legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau Coup
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1ย day ago

West African Leaders Question Legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau Coup

High-ranking officials in West Africa, including Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president, have questioned the legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau's recent military takeover, suggesting it may have been staged to prevent election results from

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Quebec Introduces Sweeping Secularism Law, Banning Public Prayer and Face Coverings
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1ย day, 12ย hours ago

Quebec Introduces Sweeping Secularism Law, Banning Public Prayer and Face Coverings

The Quebec government has introduced Bill 9, a new secularism law that would ban public prayer in institutions and communal gatherings, sparking concerns about the impact on Muslim communities. Critics argue the law would further restrict public disp

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Kyrgyzstan Holds Snap Election with President's Allies Favored to Win
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53ย minutes ago

Kyrgyzstan Holds Snap Election with President's Allies Favored to Win

Kyrgyzstan is holding a snap parliamentary election, with President Sadyr Japarov's allies expected to secure a decisive victory in a vote that has been criticized for lacking formal opposition parties. The election is seen as a key step in cementing

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"Trump Eyes Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Hernandez"
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6ย hours, 43ย minutes ago

"Trump Eyes Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Hernandez"

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges in 2024 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. The pardon decision has sparked mixed rea

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Ukraine's Chief of Staff Ousted Amid Corruption Raid
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57ย minutes ago

Ukraine's Chief of Staff Ousted Amid Corruption Raid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost his trusted chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, following a raid on his home by anti-corruption investigators. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government, had wielded significant power and influence in sha

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Labour Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Broader Benefits
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

Labour Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Broader Benefits

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended Labour's decision to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from two years to six months, citing a need for "pragmatic" measures to ensure timely implementation of the party's employment

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Labour U-Turn: Education Secretary Defends Reduced Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period
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18ย hours, 53ย minutes ago

Labour U-Turn: Education Secretary Defends Reduced Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended Labour's decision to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from two years to six months, citing a need for "pragmatic" measures to ensure timely delivery of employment rights. The change

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Labour Minister Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Pragmatic Approach
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6ย hours, 54ย minutes ago

Labour Minister Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Pragmatic Approach

The UK education secretary has defended Labour's decision to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months, citing a need for "pragmatic" measures to ensure timely implementation of the party's employment right

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