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Africa April 29, 2024

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.

Belarus April 29, 2024

Belarus labels German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle ‘extremist,’ bans activities in the country

The Belarusian service of the German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle has been labeled an 'extremist organization' by authorities in Belarus; all of its activities have been banned in the country.

Africa April 29, 2024

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.

United Kingdom April 29, 2024

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition falls apart

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote following the end of a coalition between his Scottish National Party and the Green Party.

Belarus April 26, 2024

Hacktivist group claims it infiltrated Belarus security agency

A Belarusian hacktivist group claims it has breached the country's main KGB security agency and accessed the personnel files of over 8,000 employees.

Europe April 26, 2024

Orbán challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary

Peter Magyar, a new voice of opposition to Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, led a protest of thousands of people on Friday demanding greater protection for children.

Africa April 26, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.

Italy April 26, 2024

Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that Pope Francis will attend the G7 Summit in June and will participate in the session on artificial intelligence.

Turkey April 26, 2024

Outgoing Dutch prime minister visits Turkey's Erdogan in his bid for the NATO chief position

Mark Rutte, the outgoing PM of the Netherlands, was seeking support in his bid for the position of NATO secretary general from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday.

Spain April 26, 2024

Journalists sign manifesto in defense of Spanish PM and wife, criticize right-wing media, parties

Several thousand Spanish journalists and writers signed an online manifesto in support of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife after Sánchez announced he was considering resignation.

Caribbean April 25, 2024

Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti

A transitional council, made up of eight men and one woman who will appoint Haiti's new cabinet and PM, was installed on Thursday as the country faces soaring hunger and gang violence.