Revealed: How American billionaire Bill Gates set up 20 shell companies to clandestinely buy Nebraska farmland

Revealed: How American billionaire Bill Gates set up 20 shell companies to clandestinely buy Nebraska farmland

The buyer of those unassuming-sounding Nebraska farms wasn’t publicly listed. Until now, the financial details of the transaction and the gargantuan loan he’s taken out against it have remained publicly unknown.

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EU boss Borrell: Israeli war in Gaza is not destroying Hamas, but sealing hate for generations

EU boss Borrell: Israeli war in Gaza is not destroying Hamas, but sealing hate for generations

Israel’s massive aerial and ground offensive in small, densely populated Gaza has killed more than 25,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run enclave’s health authorities, flattened built-up areas and left most of its 2.3 million people homeless.

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India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya in grand event ahead of elections

India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya in grand event ahead of elections

Millions of Indians watched the ceremony on television, with news channels running non-stop coverage of the event, portrayed as a religious spectacle.

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South Africa secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Africa Cup of Nations

Namibia had upset Tunisia in their opening game and might have gone ahead early against their neighbours had key striker Peter Shalulile taken two good early chances. He missed a sitter from right in front of goal in the eighth minute, facing his clubmate Ronwen Williams in the South African goal.

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Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccination in Africa as WHO targets seven million children

Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccination in Africa as WHO targets seven million children

Overall, more than 30 countries on the continent have expressed interest in introducing the vaccine and fears of a supply squeeze have eased since a second vaccine completed a key regulatory step in December.

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Implications of Museveni’s Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship on Uganda politics

Implications of Museveni’s Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship on Uganda politics

One thing is true. Throughout President Museveni’s rule, especially since 1996 when he surrendered himself to elective politics, Opposition politicians have not been allowed to enjoy free political association and/or activities while the President rules. Theirs has been strictly controlled and regulated so as not to adversely affect the President hold onto power.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza crosses 25,000 as Israel announces death of another hostage

Palestinian death toll in Gaza crosses 25,000 as Israel announces death of another hostage

Israel’s military announced the death of 19-year-old Sergeant Shay Levinson, who was among the hostages. His date of death was given as October 7, but there were no further details. According to Israeli media, his body is still in Gaza.

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Trump consolidates hold on Republican vote as closest rival DeSantis drops out of 2024 race

Trump consolidates hold on Republican vote as closest rival DeSantis drops out of 2024 race

At a Sunday evening rally in Rochester, New Hampshire, Trump – who spent much of last year attacking DeSantis – praised the governor and said he was looking forward to working together to defeat President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee.

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