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Huge blow to Ed Miliband as not enough trained staff to achieve solar power dream

EXCLUSIVE: Flaws in training and staffing are already presenting challenges to the widespread adoption of solar panels i...

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With over 122 affected, Texas emerges epicentre of student visa cancellations

Police arrest a protester at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, U.S. April 29, 2024. — ReutersTEXAS: A wave of ...

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Dutton had a decision to make. On Saturday, he chose Jacinta Price

The opposition leader could have reined in Price after she vowed to “make Australia great again”. Instead, Peter Dut...

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Tinubu Wrong To Declare Emergency Rule In Rivers - Senator Ndume Says

He criticized the move, which followed a prolonged political crisis in the oil-rich state, and called it a misstep....

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Letters for Saturday, April 12, 2025

Beware threats from ‘populist’ leaders...

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Mahama is playing dress-up like he’s auditioning for a military reality show

play videoPresident John Dramani Mahama (R) in a military regalia Media personality Nana Ama Agyemang Asante has critici...

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The price of the vote must be reform

The days of promising reform only to abandon it after securing power must come to an end....

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Congress Minister Priyank Kharge attempts to downplay attacks by Muslim mobs under the garb of ‘Bhagwa love trap’ in Karnataka: Here is the reality

"This is not Bihar or Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh. Karnataka is a progressive state," Priyank Kharge was quoted as s...

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By proxy or post?

Among the priorities for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections is the long-overdue enfranchisement of approximately ...

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Lagos State Council Election Set For July 12, LASIEC Announces

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially scheduled the state council elections for July ...

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Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal, Suswam Visit Buhari, Confirm Opposition Alliance Talks for 2027 Election

Former VP Atiku visited Buhari with El-Rufau, Tambuwal, other top politicians, while confirming ongoing discussions to f...

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Sorry if my heart doesn’t bleed for straight white men at work

It will be a bitter pill to swallow if we only decide do something about the parenthood penalty now that men are sufferi...

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Will we be back in the Rose Garden for Liberation Day Part 2 in three months?

This week has made one thing very clear – you can look in vain for some clever strategy behind all this but there simp...

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Tinubu Should Be Worried If Buhari Isn’t On His Side - Ndume

The lawmaker said that although Buhari has just one vote, he remains an adorable figure in Northern Nigeria....

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Ndume Expresses Concerns Over Tinubu’s Chances In 2027 Election

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu’...

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From 'Juanito's spirit' to 'fear': the campaigns that are so popular in Madrid

In January 2015, a group of well-known figures from the Real Madrid community, including journalists, gathered at Toñi...

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How AI can help build a fairer Bangladesh

To ensure a sustainable future, it is imperative to reform state policies and eliminate corruption....

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Trump is deciding the fate of billions with demonic frivolity

The President's "reciprocal” tariffs were the fruit of an unembarrassed amateurism...

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Ndume Speaks On Buhari’s Support For Tinubu In 2023 Presidential Election

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has defended the position of former President Muha...

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It was about unity, brotherhood – El-Rufai on visit to Buhari

Former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai has spoken on his recent visit to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, saying i...

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Pro-Wike Rally In Bayelsa Postponed Amid Rising Political Tension

Turnah cited overlapping engagements and respect for Ijaw leadership consultations as reasons for the postponement....

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A Barry Heneghan brag and a brazen wheeze by the Soc Dems reveal a lot about Irish politics

Never mind the PR: the Social Democrats are just as likely to pull a political stroke as anyone else in Leinster House...

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Thales claims inability to defend itself in Zuma corruption trial

The High Court in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal will hear the case on the 24th of this month....

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I May Be Expelled From APC, I've Been To Prison Twice For Saying The Truth - Ndume

The outspoken lawmaker said democrats have been pushed out of power in Nigeria and those ruling the country are mostly k...

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EFF remains resolute on the 2025 budget stance

The EFF says the budget in its current form punishes the poor....

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Shiromani Akali Dal new president election live: Will Sukhbir Singh Badal regain command? Party president may be announced anytime

PTC Web Desk: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is all set to elect its new president today during a crucial general delegat...

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Bwala Is A Maga Dog, I’m Not Afraid Of Him – Ndume

Borno South lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume, has described the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communicat...

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‘Need To Check If Survey Was Scientific’: Karnataka Cabinet Split Over Caste Census Report

The delay in acting on the report was widely attributed to pressure from the politically influential Vokkaliga and Linga...

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Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were ensuring WA is in the campaign spotlight as they tried to woo Perth voters with f...

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Fausto Liz presidirá Misión de Observación COPPPAL Ecuador

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO. – El presidente de la COPPPAL, Alejandro Moreno, designó al embajador Fausto Liz como jefe de la...

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Elgin man who refused to comply with police in a layby handed roads ban

Fraser Houston had intended to spend the night in his car following an argument at home....

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LOWRY: Measles' return a completely unnecessary plague

Another child has died of measles. That makes three deaths so far in the West Texas outbreak: two unvaccinated Texas chi...

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‘We’re back to Brexit’: Uncertain US trade deal is giving MPs déjà vu

The hope is that a UK deal could be low-hanging fruit for Trump. But the waiting game goes on...

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OUTSIDE VIEW: Israel’s impunity will lead to death of more paramedics, rescue workers

After 18 months of slaughter, it is still possible to be shocked by events in Gaza. More than 50,000 people have been ki...

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David McWilliams: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this economic chaos. Buckle up’

Punters and businesses have reacted to the past few weeks of chaos by becoming much less confident about the future...

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QUIRING: Shop at local thrift stores to give back

As Comal County’s population continues to grow — an estimated 24.9% increase from 2020 to 2024 — the demand for lo...

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MATTINGLY: More to religion news than just politics

To no one’s surprise, 83% of white evangelical voters backed President Donald Trump in 2024, consistent with voting pa...

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VALDEZ: Put emotions aside on immigration

Is it incumbent on us to employ critical thinking skills at a time such as this?...