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South Africa's Former President Jacob Zuma Ousted from ANC Over Rival Party Support
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the very party he once led. This significant development comes after Zuma's controversial support for a rival political faction, the uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party, which he endorsed during the recent general elections. The ANC's decision to expel Zuma marks a crucial point in the nation's political dynamics, highlighting the internal strife within one of Africa's oldest liberation movements. 
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the very party he once led. This significant development comes after Zuma's controversial support for a rival political faction, the uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party, which he endorsed during the recent general elections. The ANC's decision to expel Zuma marks a crucial point in the nation's political dynamics, highlighting the internal strife within one of Africa's oldest liberation movements. -
UK Treasury Chief to Announce Major Spending Cuts, Blames Conservative Government for $26 Billion Cover-Up
Britain's new Labour government, under Treasury chief Rachel Reeves, is set to announce significant spending cuts on Monday, citing a newly identified £20 billion ($26 billion) shortfall in public finances. The shortfall, which Reeves attributes to the former Conservative administration's fiscal mismanagement, has led to the cancellation or postponement of several major transport projects. 
Britain's new Labour government, under Treasury chief Rachel Reeves, is set to announce significant spending cuts on Monday, citing a newly identified £20 billion ($26 billion) shortfall in public finances. The shortfall, which Reeves attributes to the former Conservative administration's fiscal mismanagement, has led to the cancellation or postponement of several major transport projects. -
Israeli Officials Aim to Avoid All-Out War in Lebanon Retaliation
In the wake of a devastating rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israeli officials are navigating a delicate balance between retaliating against Hezbollah and avoiding a broader conflict. The strike, which killed 12 children and teenagers, has heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of a potential all-out war in the region. 
In the wake of a devastating rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israeli officials are navigating a delicate balance between retaliating against Hezbollah and avoiding a broader conflict. The strike, which killed 12 children and teenagers, has heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of a potential all-out war in the region. -
Venezuelan Presidential Standoff: Both President Nicolás Maduro and The Opposition Declare Win, U.S. Expresses Serious Concerns
Venezuela's recent presidential election has plunged the country into a high-stakes standoff, with both President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition claiming victory. The contentious election, which many Venezuelans viewed as their best chance to end 25 years of single-party rule, has drawn significant international attention and skepticism. 
Venezuela's recent presidential election has plunged the country into a high-stakes standoff, with both President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition claiming victory. The contentious election, which many Venezuelans viewed as their best chance to end 25 years of single-party rule, has drawn significant international attention and skepticism. -
Putin Threatens to Station Nuclear Missiles Near Western Borders if U.S. Proceeds with German Deployment
In a stark warning reminiscent of Cold War-era tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, signaling that such actions would provoke Russia to station similar nuclear-capable missiles closer to Western borders. The warning comes amid escalating geopolitical friction between the two nuclear powers. 
In a stark warning reminiscent of Cold War-era tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, signaling that such actions would provoke Russia to station similar nuclear-capable missiles closer to Western borders. The warning comes amid escalating geopolitical friction between the two nuclear powers. -
Hezbollah's Deadly Rocket Attack on Israeli Town Kills 10 Children, Sparks Fears of War
Hezbollah launched a deadly rocket attack on Israel, striking a soccer field in the northern town of Majdal Shams near the Syrian border. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in at least 10 deaths and 29 injuries, many of them children, according to initial reports. This incident marks the deadliest assault in northern Israel since Hezbollah joined forces with Hamas in the ongoing conflict that began on October 7. 
Hezbollah launched a deadly rocket attack on Israel, striking a soccer field in the northern town of Majdal Shams near the Syrian border. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in at least 10 deaths and 29 injuries, many of them children, according to initial reports. This incident marks the deadliest assault in northern Israel since Hezbollah joined forces with Hamas in the ongoing conflict that began on October 7. -
U.S. Admits Anti-Vax Propaganda Campaign in Philippines to Undermine China
The U.S. Defense Department has admitted to conducting a covert propaganda campaign in the Philippines aimed at discrediting China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. This admission, confirmed in a June 25 document and highlighted by a former top Philippine government official, underscores the extent of psychological operations employed by the U.S. during the pandemic. 
The U.S. Defense Department has admitted to conducting a covert propaganda campaign in the Philippines aimed at discrediting China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. This admission, confirmed in a June 25 document and highlighted by a former top Philippine government official, underscores the extent of psychological operations employed by the U.S. during the pandemic. -
Israel Orders New Evacuations in Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive
Israel has issued new evacuation orders for residents in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis, warning it would intensify its military operations in the area. This comes as part of a renewed offensive that has already displaced tens of thousands and caused significant casualties. 
Israel has issued new evacuation orders for residents in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis, warning it would intensify its military operations in the area. This comes as part of a renewed offensive that has already displaced tens of thousands and caused significant casualties. -
UK Drops Opposition to ICC Arrest Warrant for Israeli Leaders
The UK government has decided not to challenge the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over potential war crimes committed by Israeli leaders. This decision, announced on Friday, marks a departure from the previous administration's stance and could pave the way for international legal action against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. 
The UK government has decided not to challenge the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over potential war crimes committed by Israeli leaders. This decision, announced on Friday, marks a departure from the previous administration's stance and could pave the way for international legal action against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. -
French Rail Network Sabotaged Ahead of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
France's high-speed rail network was struck by a series of coordinated sabotage attacks on Friday, just hours before the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The attacks, described as "an attack on France" by SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou, have led to significant disruptions, impacting thousands of travelers. 
France's high-speed rail network was struck by a series of coordinated sabotage attacks on Friday, just hours before the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The attacks, described as "an attack on France" by SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou, have led to significant disruptions, impacting thousands of travelers.
