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The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow

In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. From shaping political discourse to influ...

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Moscow supports Kabul’s efforts to combat terror

Russia says it is focussed on ramping up constructive cooperation with Afghanistan and Pakistan in combating terrorism....

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You don’t give criminals two weeks to fold up – Ashanti Regional Minister under attack for giving ultimatum to galamseyers

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has come under heav...

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Is Pakistan’s restrained reaction on Kashmir Day an olive branch towards India?

Pakistan has of late been showing interest in normalising relations with India, but Delhi isn’t sure about Islamabad�...

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There’s no way Americans will support Trump sending troops to Gaza

Outlandish and utterly unacceptable as the Riviera of the Middle East plan is, it may succeed in derailing negotiations ...

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Cultist Groups Will Rise Against Soludo, Kidnappers Will Be Used By Political Enemies – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos has disclosed that as the campaign for off cycle Gove...

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Federal court blocks Trump admin from sending detained Venezuelan immigrants to Guantánamo Bay

A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico t...

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Trump keeps up his ‘Sharpiegate’ attack on science

The nomination of Neil Jacobs to run NOAA highlights U.S. President Trump’s loyalty-over-expertise approach to leaders...

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Why pulses matter and why we celebrate World Pulses Day

Today, 733 million people are food insecure. That means one in eleven people are facing hunger across the world. In Afri...

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The Marquis de Sade’s guide to cancel culture

The Marquis de Sade’s legacy proves that even the most reviled figures can outlast cancellation....

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Fact Check: Viral Letter Attributed to Arvind Kejriwal Requesting Special Facilities for Muslims in Delhi Elections is Fake

A fake letter claiming to be from Arvind Kejriwal is going viral on social media Vishvas News’ investigation revealed ...

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Russia’s nostalgia machine works for strongman Putin

If Russians are gripped by a yearning for an imaginary past, they will not fight for a better future....

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Man called takeaway workers a racial slur and made religious jibes

Tomas Karfik targeted workers in Max's 2 in Inverness after asking them if they served halal meat....

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We’ll do everything possible to protect Ablekuma North seat – NDC declares

The NDC Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser has urged its supporters in the Ablekuma North Constituency to regard mem...

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What does Maine’s ‘resistance’ to Donald Trump look like now?

The four members of Maine’s congressional delegation serve as examples of the disparate beliefs in how to stand up to ...

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Bangor residents push back against a proposed downtown sign

The large, internally lit sign spelling out “Bangor” would be placed on city-owned land at the corner of State and H...

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Education notebook: Election Day, state champions and looking for littles

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for two school districts' primary elections and bond proposals...

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JD Vance is right about this: Liberals and conservatives do not love the same way

Unthinkable: Ireland should talk more about Jesus – and I say that as an atheist...

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Nothing drives a truck through your prospects quite like the wrong man

Violence is a devastatingly routine part of life for a major segment of the population...

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Tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers

Their struggles are a clarion call for a nation striving to achieve middle-income status while ensuring that nobody is l...

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1975: PCA rules threaten city’s goose flock

Highlights of news reported in 2000, 1975, 1950 and 1925....

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A critical juncture in Philippine democracy

The recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte marks a pivotal moment in Philippine politics, shaking the very co...

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'Exciting' price caps could close health and budget gap

A government plan to cap the cost of essential groceries could help to improve the health of First Nations people living...

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Voters’ Valentine’s message for Christopher Luxon: We’re just not that into you

OPINION: Voters aren't feeling the love for the PM in Valentine's week....

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When there was a village

It is almost 80 years ago. This is the story of a teenage boy. The boy ran courageously here and there and played. In th...

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‘It’s not nice’ – Ibrahim Mahama scolds Appiah Stadium over his public approach to President Mahama

NDC activist, Appiah Stadium Ghanaian business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has had recourse to publicly scold Frank Kwaku Appia...

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Political rivalries are just entertainment – Fayemi

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described conflicts among politicians as largely performative. He sa...

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Dreyfus blasts ‘disgusting’ opposition attempt to gag him on antisemitism

Dreyfus, the son and grandson of Holocaust survivors, said: “I do not need the leader of the opposition or any of thos...

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Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts on Gaza

Ishaq Dar interacts with foreign ministers of Iran, Egypt, Türkiye Calls for extraordinary OIC session on Palestine is...

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Delta State: Ned Nwoko to the rescue

Delta State politics in the last couple of years has revolved around the question of whether the Senator representing De...

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Kh Asif for joint efforts to secure regional maritime trade

KARACHI - Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the changes taking place at the global level have had an ...

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Political chessboard on edge – a year of political strife

ISLAMABAD - The political unrest after the general polls in a democratic country is a normal practice for some time, as ...

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PM leaves for UAE today to participate in WGS

ISLAMABAD - On the invitation of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh...

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Time for 'rubber to hit the road' in Closing the Gap

A plan to reduce disadvantage among Indigenous people is at risk of not meeting targets, as Indigenous leaders call for ...

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Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate...

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Ecuador presidential race set for April runoff vote

Ecuador's conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González have advanced to a presidential runoff...

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A $2.50 tin of soup costs $7 in remote areas. Labor wants to fix it

Taxpayers will help cover the cost of freight to grocery stores in Indigenous communities under Labor’s plan to bring ...

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U.S. Nuclear-powered Submarine Arrives in S. Korea to Replenish Supplies

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a major southeastern naval base in South ...

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CODUE recomienda rectificación de candidaturas independientes

SANTO DOMINGO.- El presidente del Consejo Dominicano de Unidad Evangélica (CODUE), reverendo Feliciano Lacen, advirtio...

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Musk’s USAID shutdown is an attack on the world’s most vulnerable

As the country’s primary international humanitarian and development arm, USAID provides invaluable assistance to more ...

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Taoiseach still waiting on White House St Patrick’s Day invitation to arrive

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he will articulate Ireland’s support for a two-State solution to President Trump on St P...