The first results have been announced from what is seen as the most closely fought elections in South Africa since the African National Congress (ANC) came to power thirty years ago. With results from about 20% of voting districts counted so far, the ANC leads with 44%, followed by the DA with 25%. The radical […]
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Opinion by Carolina Galvani, Monique Mikhail (Washington DC) Wednesday May 29, 2024 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, May 29 (IPS) – Last week the World Bank Group released a new report report That highlights the urgent need to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to tackle the climate crisis and calls on countries to take action. While
Panelists at SDG Media Zone at SIDS4, Antigua and Barbuda. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS by Alison Kentish (antigua and barbuda) Wednesday May 29, 2024 Inter-Press Office ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, May 29 (IPS) – As leaders of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gather for the fourth International Conference on SIDS in Antigua this week, top officials
Last summer, Spain recorded four heat waves, with a total of 24 days of extreme heat. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Jonas Bull (Brussels) Wednesday May 29, 2024 Inter-Press Office BRUSSELS, May 29 (IPS) – Jonas Bull works at the disability rights division of Human Rights Watch. Spring traditionally brings a welcome new beginning: daylight increases,
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Medical education in public medical colleges, especially those established in recent years, has been badly affected by shortages of teachers, hospital facilities, and other infrastructure crises over the years. Instead of addressing the problems, the authorities concerned have been increasing the number of seats, deepening the crises gradually. According to the directorate general of medical
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The bird flu virus, which was first reported in US poultry farms in 14 states in early 2022, has spread to cows and two humans in the first-ever cases of bird flu in humans in the United States. The same subtype of bird flu is also spreading in other countries, in what experts are calling
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Reigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, citing mental health challenges. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition in September, said she believed in making decisions “that feel best for you and your mental health”. “Never compromise your physical and mental wellbeing,” she wrote on Instagram. “Our health is our wealth.” The Miss
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The frontrunner to be the next US president is spending his weeks in court, charged with a criminal offence related to an alleged sexual encounter with a porn star. This would normally be suboptimal from a campaign perspective, but to date is having no effect on support for Donald Trump. Moreover, whether you think the
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Thailand women’s national volleyball team program Will play the final match on the first field, meeting South Korea, Sunday night, 3:30 a.m., Thai time, Channel 7HD, live broadcast for viewing. Ready to check the Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2024 program for Sunday, May 19, 2024. BUGABOO.TV broadcasts many matches live. The first round of the
The English Premier League football battle of the 2023/2024 season is about to officially draw its curtains. On Sunday night, May 19th, which many people will probably see that Which players are there? That is considered an excellent reinforcement and hits the target for each club. But who? Considered the failed deal of the season,
