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US Moves to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Child Support

The United States government is intensifying efforts to recover unpaid child support by moving to revoke the passports of thousands of Americans with large outstanding debts, in what officials describe as one of the strongest enforcement measures in recent years. Under existing federal law, Americans who owe more than $2,500 in child support can already be denied a new passport or renewal. However, authorities are now preparing to go further […]

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Tunisia Sentences Former Justice Minister To 20 Years In Prison

A Tunisian court has sentenced former Justice Minister Noureddine Bhiri to 20 years in prison in a case linked to allegations of issuing fraudulent passports and citizenship documents to foreign nationals wanted in terrorism-related investigations, according to state media reports. Bhiri, a senior member of the opposition Ennahda movement, has denied all accusations against him, while his legal team insists the charges are politically motivated. The ruling marks another major […]

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Louise Arbour Appointed Canada’s Governor General

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Louise Arbour as the country’s next governor general. Arbour, a 79-year-old bilingual lawyer and former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, will replace Mary Simon, whose tenure marked a historic milestone as the first Indigenous person to hold the position. Simon has served in the role for five years, in line with the customary term. The governor general acts as the representative […]

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Cameroon Reclaims Power Sector as Government Renationalises Electricity Provider Amid Energy Crisis

Cameroon has approved the renationalisation of its main electricity provider in a sweeping policy shift aimed at addressing persistent power shortages and stabilising the country’s struggling energy sector. The move follows a presidential decree signed by Paul Biya, granting the state full control over the country’s primary electricity company, formerly known as Energy of Cameroon (ENEO). The decision marks a major reversal of the privatisation policy introduced in 2001, when […]

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Strike Halts Election Results in Central African Republic, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Transparency

Election results in the Central African Republic have been delayed after a strike by key electoral staff disrupted the release of vote tallies, deepening uncertainty following a controversial electoral process. According to officials, workers at the country’s National Electoral Authority (ANE), particularly IT specialists responsible for processing and publishing results, have refused to carry out their duties. Their action has effectively blocked the announcement of outcomes from recent polls, leaving […]

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Europe’s Auto Industry in the Crossfire as US Tariff Threat Sparks New Transatlantic Trade War

Europe’s powerful automobile industry has become the focal point of a rapidly escalating trade dispute between the United States and the European Union, following fresh tariff threats that risk disrupting billions of dollars in global trade. At the centre of the tensions is a decision by Donald Trump to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks exported to the US from 15 percent to 25 percent. The move, announced in […]

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France Rolls Out €1 University Meals for All Students in Bold Move to Tackle Food Insecurity

The French government has launched a nationwide policy allowing all university students to access meals for just €1, a major expansion of an existing subsidy aimed at easing the growing financial strain on young people. The initiative, which took effect on May 4, extends the subsidised meal programme beyond low-income and scholarship students to include the entire student population. Previously, only those in financial hardship qualified for the €1 rate, […]

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Award-Winning Author Craig Silvey Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges as Books Pulled from Schools

Prominent Australian author Craig Silvey, widely known for his bestselling children’s and young adult novels, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to the possession and distribution of child exploitation material. The 43-year-old writer entered his plea during a court appearance on Tuesday, admitting to two offences linked to material produced in January this year. Prosecutors dropped two additional charges, including one related to content allegedly produced in 2022. Silvey was […]

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UAE Defends OPEC Exit: ADNOC Chief Says Move Driven by Strategy, Not Rivalry

The United Arab Emirates has defended its decision to leave the OPEC, with the head of its national oil company insisting the move is not aimed at any country but reflects long-term economic priorities. Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said the country’s exit from both OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance is intended to serve national interests and support future growth, rather […]

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