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Africa’s 54 Football Associations Deliver Powerful Endorsement for Infantino’s FIFA Comeback Bid

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, with all 54 African football associations pledging to back him in the 2027 election. The endorsement strengthens Infantino’s position ahead of the vote, even as questions about FIFA’s leadership, transparency and decision-making continue to emerge. CAF President Patrice Motsepe reiterated the continent’s support during a strategy conference in Cape Verde on October […]

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Foreign

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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Foreign

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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Foreign

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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Bulgaria Halts Search for Missing Crew After Drone Attack Sinks Merchant Ship in Black Sea

Bulgaria has halted its search for the crew of a merchant ship that sank after a drone attack in the Black Sea, leaving the sailors missing and raising fresh concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region. The vessel was struck about 70 nautical miles off Bulgaria’s coast, inside the country’s exclusive economic zone. Two commercial vessels were hit by sea and aerial drones early Tuesday. The Togo-flagged […]

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Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Surviving Failed Execution as Tennessee Faces Fresh Death Penalty Questions

Death row inmate Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after surviving a failed lethal-injection execution in Tennessee, her lawyers said. The 50-year-old remains in hospital receiving critical medical care, with her lawyers saying she has suffered severe injuries to her arms and faces a long recovery. Pike was scheduled to be executed on September 30 for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. She was convicted of taking part in […]

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