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Global Missing Persons: Red Cross reports 70% spike

Howard Mildilton August 30, 2025

Migration The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reported today a dramatic 70% surge in the number of people registered as missing globally, a grim milestone driven by escalating conflicts, mass migration, and a weakening adherence to the laws of war. The figure, which has risen

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Russia: Gasoline export ban extended

Howard Mildilton August 28, 2025

Russia Russia has extended its gasoline export ban until the end of October, as fuel shortages and soaring prices grip parts of the country. The move comes amid repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, which have disrupted production and strained supplies. The Russian government announced Wednesday that the temporary ban on gasoline exports—first imposed in […]

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3 colonial-era skulls returned to Madagascar

Howard Mildilton August 26, 2025

France In a significant move 127 years in the making, France has taken steps to return the remains of a slain king to Madagascar. The French government has officially handed over the skull of King Toera, along with three additional skulls believed to belong to members of the Sakalava ethnic group. This solemn ceremony took […]

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United Kingdom to overhaul migrant appeals

Howard Mildilton August 25, 2025

UK In the United Kingdom, the heated public debate on controlling unauthorised immigration continues. There was another wave of anti-migrant protests on Sunday, following scuffles between demonstrators and police the day before. On Saturday, protesters were met by thousands of anti-racism counter-demonstrators at several anti-migration rallies. The protests come as the

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UN condemns killings in DR Congo

Howard Mildilton August 19, 2025

United Nations The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo said ISIL-backed rebels have killed at least 52 civilians this month. MONUSCO said the attacks by the Uganda-based Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) took place in the Beni and Lubero territories of North Kivu province between 9 and 16 August. Condemning the killings, […]

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EPL:Burley praises two Man Utd players after defeat to Arsenal

Howard Mildilton August 18, 2025

EPL Former Chelsea star, Craig Burley has hailed two Manchester United players Matheus Cunha and Beyan Mbeumo following their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. According to Burley, both Cunha and Mbeumo were threat against the Gunners during the encounter. Recall that a first-half goal from Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal the […]

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I feel ashamed – Neymar reacts as Vasco da Gama thrashed Santos 6-0

Howard Mildilton August 18, 2025

Santos Santos captain, Neymar, has admitted that he felt ashamed after his side’s 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama on Sunday. Neymar was unable to help Santos as Vasco da Gama defeated them at the Estádio do Morumbi. Goals from Piton, David, P. Coutinho, Rayan and Tchê Tchê gave Vasco da Gama the win against […]

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UN report indicates DR Congo, Somalia tops cases of sexual violence

Howard Mildilton August 15, 2025

United Nations A new United Nations report says the number of conflict-related sexual violence cases reported in 2024 increased by 25 percent from the previous year. “The highest number of cases was reported in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. He […]

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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European wildfires kill at least three

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

Southern Europe Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Firefighting teams in several countries are struggling to contain numerous fires after weeks of heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the Mediterranean. Emergency teams are working around the clock to protect the outskirts of