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French farmers have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the French capital, termed the “siege of Paris.” They argue they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations, rising red tape, and competition from imports. French authorities say 15,000 police officers have been mobilized to stop tractors entering the capital and other cities. Other protests ...

WASHINGTON – Ending months of negotiations, the US government on Friday approved a $23 billion (sh87.7 trillion) deal to sell F-16 warplanes to Turkey. This was after Ankara ratified Sweden’s NATO membership, the State Department said. As required by US law, the State Department notified Congress of the agreement. This is as well as a separate $8.6 billion (sh32.7 trillion) ...

In a landmark ruling, former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay a staggering sum of $83.3 million following the defamation trial filed by E Jean Carroll. The trial, which captivated the nation’s attention, has reached a pivotal turning point with this momentous verdict. E Jean Carroll, a renowned writer and advice columnist, accused Trump of defaming her by ...

In a monumental legal battle that has captured the world’s attention, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is poised to deliver a crucial ruling on the plea for urgent measures in the Gaza genocide case. This watershed moment has the potential to shape the future of justice and accountability on the global stage. Amidst mounting allegations and harrowing accounts of ...

A court in Ghana has sentenced six people including three soldiers, to death by hanging for their involvement in a coup plot three years ago. This was the first treason trial in Ghana since 1966 when post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown. The six were arrested in 2021 while testing weapons in the capital, Accra, to allegedly topple the government. The ...