At the height of 21st-century media, perfection was at the centre of everything we created and shared. Models were photoshopped to the near edge of flawlessness, removing all blemishes and signs of humanity. We worshipped ideals that were completely unattainable to any regular person. Lifestyles were depicted as picturesque and utopian, people lived the best […]
Bold international cooperation is essential to break Africa’s debt cycle and unlock sustainable development. Africa’s debt is rising roughly four times faster than its economic growth, jumping 10 percentage points from 2010 to constitute 29% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2022. This alarming trajectory demands a rethink of how international partnerships could better support
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CAIRO, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip where medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians overnight. A Palestinian official close to the negotiations said on Wednesday that mediators
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Diego Solier and Nora Junco were given the green light to join the fourth largest group in the European Parliament – but not the leader of the SALF party they belong to, Luis “Alvise” Pérez. ADVERTISEMENT The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament on Wednesday welcomed two new members, Diego
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From public hangings in the town square to lethal injections witnessed by journalists, executions historically have mostly been carried out with at least some public scrutiny. That was not the case in Indiana early Wednesday, when state prison officials announced they had executed Joseph Corcoran without any independent witnesses present. The unusual secrecy is the
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Credit: Busola Komolafe Throughout her expansive career in media—spanning filmmaking, visual storytelling, and TV leadership—Busola Komolafe has consistently championed one mission: projecting authentic African stories to a global audience. Not just any African stories, though. Busola is deeply committed to showcasing the rich, positive, and multifaceted narratives that highlight the continent’s beauty and complexity. She
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Air Canada has revealed plans to consolidate its fleet which will see its entire 41-strong fleet of Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle jets being transferred to Air Canada rouge, the mainline carrier’s wholly-owned budget subsidiary. The fleet shakeup plans were first revealed during the airline’s latest investor update call held on December 17, 2024, as reported
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WARSAW, Poland — After months of pondering, Slovakia has decided to purchase 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for its military, according to Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák. The move could encourage Ukraine to intensify its lobbying in Washington as Kyiv seeks the 12 AH-1Z Viper helos that Bratislava rejected. The Black
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WASHINGTON — The second flight of a Japanese small launch vehicle failed when the vehicle lost control a couple minutes after its Dec. 17 liftoff. The Kairos rocket lifted off from Spaceport Kii, a launch site in southern Honshu, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Weather conditions postponed launch attempts on Dec. 13 and 14. The solid-fuel
Finnair is increasing flights to Lapland in 2024, catering to travellers drawn by its seasonal beauty and unique events. Easter and Autumn Flights:For the Easter season in April, Finnair adds flights to Kuusamo and Rovaniemi, offering prime access to end-of-season skiing. In autumn, during the peak foliage weeks from August to October, additional flights will
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