Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and Voice of America (VOA) for two weeks over their coverage of a Human Rights Watch report.In their reports, both platforms had accused the army of extrajudicial killings.The Burkinanabe army has repeatedly committed mass atrocities against civilians in the name of fighting terrorism, HRW said.
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Urus SE is the first PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) luxury super SUV. It features a new design, optimized aerodynamics, unprecedented on-board technologies. The Revuelto, the first super sports V12 hybrid HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) is also being showcased.
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Lenovo returned to this year’s World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Brussels, Belgium. The event gathered stakeholders from the business and political worlds to discuss sustainable, innovative, and bold solutions. Lenovo integrates recycled content into more than 298 product lines. By FY2025/26, Lenovo aims for 90% of PC product’s plastic packaging to be made from recycled materials.
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Singapore’s indoor skydivers clinched two World Cup golds and three Asian titles at the international competition held in Macau last week. The biennial 5th FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving (WCIS) was held from 16 - 22 April. Over 200 athletes competed in the WCIS, and Singapore was represented in six of the seven categories on offer.
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Thermonator is the world's first ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog. It can shoot flames up to 30 feet. The stick-like-legged robot is skilled with laser sighting abilities and obstacle avoidance.
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The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 was originally expected to come into force on 1 July. The Government confirmed in an update this week that the date had been pushed back three months to 1 October to allow businesses more time for implementation. It comes as the Government publishes its newly finalised code of practise on the fair and transparent distribution of tips.
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WHO says only 8 per cent of hospitalized coronavirus patients also had bacterial infections which can be treated with antibiotics. At no point during the global pandemic did the UN health agency recommend using antibiotics to treat the virus COVID-19, insisted WHO spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris.
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First Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last Spirits run high at sports day for Victor Scott Primary School in Pembroke (Photograph by Akil Simmons) Spirits runs high at Sports day for Viktor Scott Primary school in Pemoroke. Spirits ran high at sporting day for Vicky Scott Primary Primary School. Principal Kennelyn Smith said the day came with a mixture of fun and competitive races to showcase the talents of children.
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ONE Championship is ranked fourth by Forbes among the most valuable combat sports properties. According to the report, ONE is currently valued at $1.3 billion with an estimated revenue of $140 million, behind only the UFC and sports entertainment properties WWE and AEW. PFL, another US-based MMA organization, comes only sixth on the Forbes list.
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Vinhomes, Vietnam’s largest property developer, will officially open and inaugurate the K-Town commercial street in Ocean City in eastern Hanoi. The company will also inaugurate two unique riverside cultural parks in Hai Phong, offering a variety of exciting cultural, entertainment, and art activities. K-Legend district offers a nostalgic charm with its soft, reddish-brown curved roofs, while K-Street bustles with the vibrant energy of popular Korean destinations.
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