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A living legend of Africa – The Mail & Guardian
Driving memories: The Land Rover Defender which the team drove from Joburg to Limpopo. The allure of Land Rover vehicles, particularly the iconic Defender, runs deep for many of us in Africa. There’s something undeniably special about these rugged machines that have roamed our continent’s vast landscapes, crisscrossing deserts, savannas… Read Details ⇢
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Six dead, 40 missing after migrant shipwreck off Italian coast
18 September 2023, Lampedusa, Italy – Migrants rescued in the Mediterranean arriving at the Favaloro port of Lampedusa, on board an Italian Coast Guardia vessel. GIUSEPPE CAROTENUTO FOR LE MONDE Six people died and 40 are missing after a migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean, the United Nations said on Wednesday,… Read Details ⇢
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Tackling poverty in the UK: New book explores roots of crisis
Oliver Farry speaks to Juliette Démas, London correspondent for the French daily Libération, who is the author of a new book, “Les affamés du Royaume” (“The Famished of the Kingdom”). It looks at the poverty crisis in the UK, which has seen an increasing number of people relying on food… Read Details ⇢
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Idaho judge denies Bryan Kohberger’s request to bring in digital experts
An Idaho judge has denied Bryan Kohberger’s request to bring in defense experts to offer testimony against the prosecution’s theories about his movements and Amazon shopping history. “The information Defense seeks to convey can be presented by declarations,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in an order Tuesday. “Counsel may have the… Read Details ⇢
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Rebuilding Syria: Life After the Fall of the Assad Regime | Documentary
After al-Assad’s fall, Alaa Yahya leads a humanitarian effort in Damascus to rebuild and reunite Syria. After years of displacement, Alaa Yahya returns to Damascus to rebuild his community, long neglected under the now-toppled al-Assad regime. But his return is bittersweet – he’s exhausted after 14 years of humanitarian work… Read Details ⇢
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Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB review: supreme optics, for less
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Viltrox 135mm F1.8 LAB: two-minute review Ever since I saw the Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB lens for Sony… Read Details ⇢
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Data as a defence against femicide in South Africa – The Mail & Guardian
Two days after the world observed this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) commenced at the United Nations’ Headquarters in New York. In 2025, members of the CSW global community will mark the adoption of the 1995… Read Details ⇢
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Istanbul mayor, Turkish president’s main rival, arrested in what opposition calls a ‘coup’
Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, March 16, 2025. MEHMET MASUM SUER/SOPA IMAGES/SIPA Four days before his nomination as presidential candidate of the Republican People’s Party (CHP, center left, secular), Turkey’s largest opposition force, Ekrem Imamoglu, the… Read Details ⇢
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Hungary’s president signs law banning Pride parade despite protests
A new bill in Hungary aiming to ban Pride marches is sparking strong reactions from activists and EU officials. The legislation is the latest move by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his right-wing populist party to target LGBTQ rights. Amnesty International calls it a “full-frontal attack” on the community. But… Read Details ⇢
