Zambians have begun voting in a closely watched presidential election that will determine whether President Hakainde Hichilema secures another five-year term amid continuing debate over the country’s economic recovery and cost-of-living pressures.
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Palestinian Voices Face Renewed Questions Over Visibility on Meta Platforms
Palestinian journalists, activists and digital-rights advocates are raising fresh concerns about the visibility of Palestine-related content on Facebook and Instagram, after a new study identified thousands of cases involving account suspensions, content removals, reduced reach and other forms of enforcement.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Pyongyang Warns of Retaliatory Strikes
North Korea has fired another suspected ballistic missile into waters off its eastern coast while warning that it must strengthen its ability to respond to hostile military action with attacks capable of preventing an adversary from recovering.
North Korea fires ballistic missile as US, South Korea prepare for military drills
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was launched from the Wonsan area at about 6 a.m. local time. The projectile travelled approximately 700 kilometres before falling into the sea, according to South Korean and Japanese defence authorities.
Mount Etna Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights to Malta as Volcano Erupts
An ash cloud from Italy’s Mount Etna has drifted across Malta, disrupting air travel to the Mediterranean island at the peak of the summer tourism season.
Fourth Summer Heatwave Set to Sweep Across Parts of UK After Brief Cool Spell
The United Kingdom is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to climb sharply across southern parts of the country just days after a brief spell of cooler weather and scattered rainfall.
UK Cancels Military Exercise in Kenya Amid Defence Agreement Dispute: What It Means for Both Countries
Britain’s decision to cancel a planned military training exercise in Kenya has drawn renewed attention to one of Africa’s longest-standing defence partnerships, raising fresh questions about military cooperation, legal accountability and the future of British troop deployments in East Africa.
Ashley Johnson Recalls Attempted Kidnapping on Growing Pains Set as Child Star
Actress and voice icon Ashley Johnson recently shared a harrowing, long-hidden memory from her childhood, revealing she was nearly kidnapped by an armed man while filming the hit ’90s sitcom Growing Pains.
Israeli Public Figures Urge UK, EU to Ban Trade With West Bank Settlements
A group of prominent Israeli public figures has called on the United Kingdom and the European Union to impose a complete ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, arguing that stronger economic measures are needed to address continued settlement expansion and support prospects for a two-state solution.
UK’s Best Seaside Towns Revealed as Aldeburgh Earns Place Among Coastal Favourites
new travel survey has ranked the United Kingdom’s best seaside destinations, with several lesser-known coastal towns outperforming many of the country’s more famous beach resorts.