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Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Tanzania’s Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party for alleged indiscipline after resigning from office, becoming the first vice-president in the country’s history to step down. The move suggests a widening rift with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and comes amid renewed debate over constitutional reform and political freedoms following…
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Russian commander killed and wife fights for life ‘with legs blown off’ in St Petersburg car bombing
A senior Russian air force officer was killed in a suspected car-bomb explosion in St Petersburg, while his wife was critically injured. The incident is significant because it follows other attacks on Russian military-linked figures during the war in Ukraine, although no group immediately claimed responsibility. Reports identified the victim as a 53-year-old lieutenant colonel…
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GitHub back up after roughly 1 hour 50 minutes
GitHub is reporting a service incident: Partial System Outage
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15 Best Romance Crime Movies of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks crime-romance films that combine love stories with criminal plots, arguing that the contrast can produce emotionally complex and less conventional romances. – ‘Hit Man’ is praised for Glen Powell and Adria Arjona’s chemistry in a crime-tinged romantic comedy. – ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ combines screwball romance with criminal schemes, impersonation and mistaken identities. -…
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Jared Padalecki’s 4-Part Neo-Western Remake Series Is a Sudden Hit on HBO Max
Jared Padalecki’s neo-Western drama Walker has become an unexpected streaming success on HBO Max, ranking among the platform’s most-watched series worldwide. The renewed interest matters because the programme ended in 2024 after three seasons, suggesting that it is finding a new audience through streaming rather than its original CW broadcast. Created by Anna Fricke, Walker…
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US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies
US officials have criticised China’s trade relationship with African countries, arguing that subsidised Chinese imports are undermining local manufacturing while African exports remain concentrated in raw materials. The Trump administration says it wants to offer American financing and investment as an alternative, framing the issue as both an economic and strategic concern. China exported $225…
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The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories
This guide compares Google’s 2026 Pixel phones, recommending the Pixel 10a as the best-value choice for most people while presenting the Pixel 11 as a more capable, feature-focused alternative. – The Pixel 10a offers a 6.3-inch 120-Hz OLED screen, Tensor G4 chip, reliable cameras, IP68 water resistance and seven years of updates for under $500.…
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4 Unforgettable 1980 Hit Singles Delivered by Superstar Solo Female Acts
The article highlights four hit singles from 1980 by prominent solo female artists, presenting them as examples of how established performers adapted to a changing pop landscape. It covers Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic”, Bette Midler’s “The Rose”, Diana Ross’s “Upside Down” and Kim Carnes’s cover of “More Love”. – Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic”, written by longtime collaborator…
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Burnham drops support for political donation cap after Labour’s union paymasters warn it would limit their funding for his party
Andy Burnham has reportedly withdrawn support for a £500,000 cap on political donations after trade unions argued that it could restrict Labour’s funding. The reported reversal matters because Burnham had previously said a cap would help address concerns that wealthy donors or organisations could exert undue influence over political parties. The GMB, which has given…
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GTA 6 officially has character weight and exercise systems, and even “multi-day benders” reportedly have a visible effect
Grand Theft Auto 6 will include systems in which food changes protagonists Jason and Lucia’s weight, exercise builds and tones muscle, and prolonged exhaustion or “multi-day benders” visibly affect their appearance. The features signal a return to role-playing-style character simulation last seen prominently in GTA: San Andreas, while reinforcing Rockstar’s aim for a more grounded…