Why South Africa's local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.
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Trump claims he will end military aid to Israel, but figures tell a different story | The National
US has approved billions of dollars in additional assistance, exceeding the amount it was scheduled to provide
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UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban
UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban The British government will defend its decision to ban Palestine Action at the UK Supreme Court, in a landmark case that continues to test the boundaries of British counterterror legislation, freedom of speech and the right to protest. The appeal, which begins on Wednesday and is expected to last two days, comes amid mounting civil unrest and police crackdowns across Britain in relation to the ban on Palestine Action. A portio…
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Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Shas party to recommend Netanyahu to form next government
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Shas party said Tuesday it would recommend that President Isaac Herzog task Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the next government, Anadolu reports. Shas said in a statement th…