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Trump Pushes Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow’s Commitment Remains Unclear

US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, seeking to halt attacks on power plants and other energy infrastructure. However, Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes continued after the announcement, raising doubts about whether the agreement exists in practice and whether Moscow is prepared to honour it. Trump announced the proposed truce on Truth Social on Sunday, October 11, declaring that both countries had agreed […]

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Trump Approves Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution as Livestream Proposal Raises Ethical Questions

The United States plans to livestream the execution of former Army major Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people during the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public should witness the consequences of serious crimes, but the proposal has sparked criticism from human rights advocates and lawmakers. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist from Virginia, opened […]

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South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Championing International Justice

South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her decades-long efforts to strengthen international law, prosecute serious human rights violations and hold perpetrators of war crimes and genocide accountable. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on Friday, October 9, highlighting Pillay’s contribution to international justice at a time when global conflicts and growing pressure on legal institutions have raised concerns about the […]

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EU Lifts Panama’s Tax Blacklist Status Following Reforms to Improve Financial Transparency

The European Union has removed Panama from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions following reforms to its tax system, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to improve its international financial reputation. The decision was announced on October 9, 2026, after EU finance ministers reviewed progress made by countries previously identified as failing to meet international tax standards. Vietnam was also removed from the blacklist, while Belize exited the […]

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Former Prince Andrew Receives $399,000 Compensation After Surrendering Royal Lodge Lease

Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 (approximately US$399,000) in compensation after surrendering the lease on Royal Lodge, his former Windsor residence. The payment follows his departure from the 30-room mansion amid renewed scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew secured a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge in 2003 and spent millions of pounds renovating the property. Under the lease terms, he was entitled to […]

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Inquest Finds Three Sisters Who Died in Brighton Sea Took Their Own Lives

An inquest has found that three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton in May took their own lives. The women identified as Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, were found after their disappearance raised concerns and triggered a search operation along the Sussex coast. The inquest examined the circumstances surrounding their deaths and concluded that the three sisters had taken their own lives. Their deaths […]

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Canada Keeps Mental Illness Out of Assisted-Dying Law Amid Concerns Over Vulnerable Patients

Canada is abandoning plans to allow medical assistance in dying (MAID) for people whose only underlying medical condition is a mental illness, with the federal government preparing legislation to keep the exclusion in place indefinitely. Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced the decision on October 7, saying the government remains concerned about the lack of medical consensus over when a mental illness can be considered permanently irremediable. He also pointed to […]

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Chrysler Building Finds New Owner as New York Landmark Gets $235 Million Makeover

New York’s iconic Chrysler Building is set for a major transformation after real estate giant Tishman Speyer and its investment partners agreed to take control of the landmark under a 150-year ground lease and invest $235 million in its restoration. The 77-storey Art Deco skyscraper at 405 Lexington Avenue has faced years of financial and ownership difficulties. The latest agreement with Cooper Union, which owns the land beneath the building, […]

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Sowore Raises Fresh Concerns Over Tinubu’s Health, Demands Transparency

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has raised fresh concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s health, accusing the Federal Government of failing to fully disclose the President’s medical condition to Nigerians. Sowore made the remarks while speaking with journalists, where he alleged that the administration was downplaying the seriousness of concerns surrounding Tinubu’s health. He also drew comparisons with previous situations involving former Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu […]

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