How Ukraine war is shrinking democracy in Mozambique as liquified gas becomes Europe’s obsession

How Ukraine war is shrinking democracy in Mozambique as liquified gas becomes Europe’s obsession

With outside attention focused on violent extremism and gas exports, Mozambique’s democratic backsliding is proceeding apace. In his first three years after becoming president in 2015, Filipe Nyusi’s governance led Mozambique to fall in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index from a hybrid regime to an authoritarian one. A hybrid...

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Man City’s Guardiola casts his indicted defender Mendy as: a good, generous boy and exceptional player

Man City’s Guardiola casts his indicted defender Mendy as: a good, generous boy and exceptional player

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave evidence in the trial of Benjamin Mendy, who is accused of multiple cases of rape. His former manager described him as a good person, but that he is not his father and that he does not control what Mendy or any other player does...

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Kenyan who protested ‘beds infested with lice and kitchen with cockroaches’ dumped by World Cup organisers

Kenyan who protested ‘beds infested with lice and kitchen with cockroaches’ dumped by World Cup organisers

Malcolm Bidali, a Kenyan security guard expelled from Qatar after complaining about working conditions is feeling conflicted about watching the World Cup that starts this week. “Saying that I won’t watch the World Cup would be a lie,” the 30-year-old said. “But looking at the stadiums, I can’t help but...

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Messi puts his money on England, Brazil, France and his own Argentina to win Qatar World Cup

Messi puts his money on England, Brazil, France and his own Argentina to win Qatar World Cup

Argentina icon Lionel Messi believes England are among the nations who stand can between him and World Cup glory in Qatar. The 35-year-old heads to the Middle East for what could be one last attempt to finish his legendary career with football’s most coveted prize. Argentina have not won the...

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US Navy intercepts large quantity of explosive materials from Iran being sneaked to Yemen

US Navy intercepts large quantity of explosive materials from Iran being sneaked to Yemen

The US Navy has intercepted a large quantity of explosive materials being smuggled from Iran to Yemen along with what it describes as other lethal aid. US Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs said the US Coast Guard ship USCGC John Scheuerman and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans intercepted a...

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Ronaldo’s teammates at Man United have rallied behind Red Devil’s boss Ten Hag, want him to go

Ronaldo’s teammates at Man United have rallied behind Red Devil’s boss Ten Hag, want him to go

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United team-mates don’t expect the wantaway forward to be a part of the squad when the Premier League resumes after the World Cup, according to reports.   United have been discussing Ronaldo’s future at Old Trafford following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan and could have the...

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After Russian-made missile hit Poland, world is now on red alert for Third World War

After Russian-made missile hit Poland, world is now on red alert for Third World War

Nato has convened an emergency summit after a “Russian-made” missile possibly fired by Ukraine crashed in Poland killing two in a “serious escalation” of the war in Ukraine. The world nervously awaited last night after US intelligence initially reported the weapon had been fired by the Russians – an act...

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Liverpool owners FSG assure manager Jurgen Klopp planned club sale won’t affect transfers

Liverpool owners FSG assure manager Jurgen Klopp planned club sale won’t affect transfers

Liverpool owners FSG have given assurances to Jurgen Klopp that any transfer business will not be impacted by takeover negotiations, according to reports. It was revealed last week that FSG had put Liverpool up for sale with the Americans appointing Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help with the process....

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New study reveals marijuana smokers most at risk of developing lung disease or ‘shortness of breath’

New study reveals marijuana smokers most at risk of developing lung disease or ‘shortness of breath’

A new study found that airway inflammation and emphysema – or shortness of breath – are more common in cannabis smokers than cigarette smokers. Smoking is the most common cause of emphysema, a chronic lung condition resulting from air sacs becoming stretched and damaged. While many people smoke cigarettes, cannabis...

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Paris Agreement doesn’t compel armies to report carbon emissions, now fuelled by Russian war in Ukraine

Paris Agreement doesn’t compel armies to report carbon emissions, now fuelled by Russian war in Ukraine

When the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) did approve the US and European intervention in Libya in 2011, it was for the protection of civilians from the security forces of that country’s autocrat, Muammar Gadhafi. That campaign, however, quickly turned into one aimed at toppling his government by assisting the...

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