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Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable
I have read several critiques levelled against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy which argue that he is being used as a stooge in a proxy war between several Western countries and Russia. Fair enough. It is perhaps obvious that Zelenskyy’s attempt to take on “Mother Russia” was inspired and cheered on by… Read Details ⇢
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Deprived of US intelligence support, Ukraine loses ground in Russia’s Kursk region
A Ukrainian soldier approaches a gas metering station belonging to Russian energy giant Gazprom, in Sudhza, Kursk region, Russia, August 16, 2024. AP In the town of Sudhza, in the area of Russia’s Kursk region that has been controlled for seven months by Ukraine’s armed forces, the gas pipeline no… Read Details ⇢
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Amid a widening rift with US, Canada’s ruling party banking on highly-skilled technocrat Mark Carney
Former central banker Mark Carney has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader in a landside victory with 85.9% support. He will have to steer Canada through uncharted waters, including… Read Details ⇢
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Heart surgeon shares ‘simple weeknight dinner’ options in social media videos
Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, has built a popular following on social media, sharing everything from heart-healthy tips to whether consuming eggs or red wine is good for the heart. The medical doctor also created a series of videos called “Cook Dinner with a Heart Surgeon.” In… Read Details ⇢
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How Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history | Al Jazeera
“It was an opportunity to show Muslim women and girls globally what we could achieve in sport.” Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first American-Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab. This achievement holds immense significance, especially given the ongoing controversy surrounding the hijab in sports.… Read Details ⇢
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Celebrations! There’s up to 70% off a wide range of tech in Kogan’s 19th birthday sale
Established in 2006, Kogan is celebrating its 19th birthday this March with massive discounts on the best phones, smartwatches, headphones, earbuds and more. We’re also expecting some low prices on Crocs, sofas and office furniture. Here at TechRadar, we like to pride ourselves on being the best deal-hunters there are… Read Details ⇢
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South Africa’s unemployed graduates stuck in limbo – The Mail & Guardian
Graduation day arrives, but the job offers don’t. Photo: Chris Furlong/Getty Images As the future of a nation hangs in the balance, the question is: what happens when its most promising minds remain unemployed and are instead filled with shattered dreams? The feeling of accomplishment that comes with graduating from… Read Details ⇢
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In France, one billionaire’s media empire sides with Russia
Vincent Bolloré poses ahead of a hearing before the parliamentary inquiry commission into the procedures for granting authorizations of national television services at the Assemblée Nationale in Paris, on March 13, 2024. ALAIN JOCARD / AFP The e-mail was sent to a French mailing list on February 18 from the… Read Details ⇢
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Ukraine ‘knows the value of peace better than anyone’, former defense minister says
Volodymyr Zelensky and Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of ceasefire talks on Monday as Ukraine’s proposal for a partial truce raised hopes of a breakthrough after three years of war. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Ukraine’s former defense minister and government advisor Andriy Zagorodnyuk. He says that… Read Details ⇢