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Corruption scandal, court battles pose test for Zelensky

Corruption scandal, court battles pose test for Zelensky

A major corruption scandal and mounting accusations that the Ukrainian presidency is using the judiciary to intimidate and silence critics has rocked Kyiv, presenting a significant test for Volodymyr Zelensky almost four years into the Russian invasion.

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DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in France

DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in France

Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala went on trial in France Wednesday over atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bloody eastern conflict more than two decades ago.

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Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa

Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa

Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa.

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Asian markets rise on hopes over shutdown deal, rate cut

Asian markets rise on hopes over shutdown deal, rate cut

Equities rose in Asia on Wednesday as the US shutdown nears an end and after fresh jobs data boosted the chances of a third successive Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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Johannesburg gets rushed makeover for G20 chiefs

Johannesburg gets rushed makeover for G20 chiefs

When G20 leaders touch down in Johannesburg this month, they will be greeted by a city scrubbed, patched, and polished, all part of a last-minute summit gloss thrown over years of neglect.

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World wine output set for modest 2025 recovery: industry body

World wine output set for modest 2025 recovery: industry body

Global wine production is on course for a modest recovery in 2025 after suffering a sharp downturn last year, the industry's international body said Wednesday.

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Ukraine justice minister suspended over corruption case: PM

Ukraine justice minister suspended over corruption case: PM

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Wednesday that justice minister German Galushchenko had been suspended amid a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector.

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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs

Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs

Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.

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Tanzania politicians in shock as cabal takes over after massacre

Tanzania politicians in shock as cabal takes over after massacre

Tanzanian politicians are in shock over the massacre of hundreds of young protesters during its recent election, insiders told AFP, but are too afraid to speak out as a tiny cabal of hardliners around the president takes control.

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Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026

Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026

Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a long-awaited organ that befits its Gothic splendour.

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