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Jesse Jackson: civil rights lion sought 'common ground'

Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three-pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political activism, and his White House bids in the 1980s helped lay the groundwork for the election…

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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.

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Why Russia may have turned to dart‑frog toxin epibatidine to poison Navalny

Two years after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison, five European countries claim they have identified the substance that killed him: epibatidine, an extremely lethal toxin produced…

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Middle East : What to expect from the truce between Lebanon and Israel ?

The United States and Israel announced on Thursday evening that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in Washington between Lebanon and Israel, following historic direct talks between the two countries.…

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'A very MAGA agenda': Is Trump’s Board of Peace meant to replace the United Nations?

On the eve of the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" initiative in Washington, FRANCE 24 spoke to historian and UN expert Alanna O’Malley about how the body reflects the…

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Ashanti: ‘I’ve had a bodysuit snap off on stage. That was not my coolest moment’

Before her Australian tour, the Grammy-winner talks about her marriage to Nelly, fans rushing the stage and her secret skill Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Your debut album, Ashanti, turns 25 next year and you’re in the process of re-recording it. How do you feel about that album now? We are re-recording it so I will own my masters. Sonically, it will be a lot clearer. It was 25 years ago so it’ll sound a little more new, obviously, but with the same classic vibe. I’m very excited. What I’ve learned is that I’m just really grateful to have written records that stand the test of ti

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Ashanti: ‘I’ve had a bodysuit snap off on stage. That was not my coolest moment’

Before her Australian tour, the Grammy-winner talks about her marriage to Nelly, fans rushing the stage and her secret skill Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Your debut album, Ashanti, turns 25 next year and you’re in the process of re-recording it. How do you feel about that album now? We are re-recording it so I will own my masters. Sonically, it will be a lot clearer. It was 25 years ago so it’ll sound a little more new, obviously, but with the same classic vibe. I’m very excited. What I’ve learned is that I’m just really grateful to have written records that stand the test of ti

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Migrants are not responsible for the UK’s healthcare crisis

They are not a burden on the NHS, but a vital part of how it functions.

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Australia's most decorated serviceman vows to fight war crime charges

An Australian former soldier charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan vowed on Sunday to clear his name, saying he had never "run from a fight" in his first public comments since his arrest.…

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Melbourne Cup betting rules show UK the way to prevent illegal gambling boom | Greg Wood

From January, when the latest legislation comes into force, Australia will arguably be a world leader in gambling regulation The 2026 Melbourne Cup is not due off until 4am GMT on Tuesday – which is 3pm local time on what is still a public holiday in the state of Victoria – but there has already been some spectacular action in the betting market for the “race that stops a nation” over the last few hours, with the Irish punting legend JP McManus, no less, leading the charge. McManus and his fellow owner, Paul Byrne, were among the attendees at the “Call Of The Card” luncheon, a A$340-a-head (£1

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Melbourne Cup betting rules show UK the way to prevent illegal gambling boom | Greg Wood

From January, when the latest legislation comes into force, Australia will arguably be a world leader in gambling regulation The 2026 Melbourne Cup is not due off until 4am GMT on Tuesday – which is 3pm local time on what is still a public holiday in the state of Victoria – but there has already been some spectacular action in the betting market for the “race that stops a nation” over the last few hours, with the Irish punting legend JP McManus, no less, leading the charge. McManus and his fellow owner, Paul Byrne, were among the attendees at the “Call Of The Card” luncheon, a A$340-a-head (£1

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Lindsay Clancy back in court seeking to have murder charges dismissed

Defence argues that retrying Clancy would violate ⁠⁠her constitutional rights.

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