International
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Washington Post ordered to reinstate fired columnist after social media dispute
Arbitrator rules Washington Post must reinstate columnist Karen Attiah and pay back wages after finding dismissal lacked sufficient cause.
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Namibia clears world’s first offshore phosphate mining project
Namibia has approved environmental clearance for the world’s first commercial seabed phosphate mining operation despite widespread environmental opposition.
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Ukraine’s allies pledge continued support despite Russian threats
Coalition of 30 leaders meets in Kyiv on Independence Day, pledging sustained military aid despite Moscow’s escalating attacks and threats.
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Trump to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump said he will increase tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% from January 2027 as trade tensions between neighbouring countries intensify.
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Prince Harry steps down from African charity board amid abuse scandal
Prince Harry resigns from African Parks board after charity acknowledges rangers committed human rights abuses against indigenous community in Republic of Congo.
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WATCH | Social media trend leave 12 dead in UK and Ireland due to ‘wrong-side’ crashes
Twelve people have died in less than a week in England and Ireland in accidents involving wrong-way driving amid social media trend.
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Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety concerns
Tesla and eight Chinese carmakers recall millions of vehicles over door handles that could prevent occupants escaping during emergencies.
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TikTok to pay $400 million in US children’s privacy settlement
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over alleged violations of federal children’s privacy laws.
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2 500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘growing exponentially’
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo growing exponentially with 2 500 deaths, half in last 20 days, UN says.
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Harvard to pay $53 million settlement after morgue manager sold donated body parts
Harvard University will pay $53 million after its former morgue manager stole and sold body parts donated for scientific research.
