Zimbabwean lands top job in world sport. Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world’s largest sports body. Bans on Russia but not Israel and the role of money in the Olympic Games are two challenges she faces. What other hurdles lie ahead? Presenter: Sami Zeidan […]
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Red alert sirens sounded across Israel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv’s surrounding suburbs due to a ballistic missile that was fired from Yemen Friday night. According to a Magen David Adom (MDA) statement, there were no injuries that were reported. The missile was intercepted by the IAF before it crossed into Israeli territory. However,
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Sudanese military forces recaptured the presidential palace early Friday in the battle-scarred capital, Khartoum, signaling a potential turning point in Sudan’s devastating civil war, now approaching its third year. Videos and photos showed soldiers standing triumphantly at the entrance of the devastated palace, which overlooks the Nile River, after days of heavy fighting with the
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Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings. Faced with burnout, soaring rents, and a yearning for a slower, more intentional life, Gen Z is leaving cities behind for farms. From homesteading to off-grid communities, young people are redefining success through self-sufficiency and sustainability. But
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Redi Tlhabi discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and what’s next with a former US diplomat and a Russian professor. For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a partial ceasefire proposed by the United States. Both sides have committed to halting attacks
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The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists. An eruption by Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located in the southeastern part of Flores Island, spewed ash clouds more than 8km (5 miles) into the air, disrupting flights and raising emergency warnings to the highest level for
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Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it. The airport is experiencing a “significant power outage” because of the fire, a statement from Heathrow said. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23:59 on 21 March,”
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Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been in a state of conflict since the late 1990s. The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 has been making gains this year after taking control of major cities in the east. The rebels
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War? Natural disaster? Another pandemic? Total collapse of democratic governments that lead to societal collapse? These are all hypotheticals that have spurred the French government to start prepping survival manuals for every household within its borders, with details on how to prepare for such “imminent” threats, reports the Guardian. Contents: The 20-page booklet will
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Sirens sounded across Israel following a missile from Yemen, the IDF announced early Thursday morning. The missile was intercepted by the IAF before entering Israeli territory, the military announced. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol. The last time these areas have been targeted was January 18, 2025. No projectile falls or serious injuries
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