As Russia and Iran look to break out of their isolation, they see Africa as the perfect place to boost their international and military standing. Often their focus is similarly drawn to restive areas where anti-Western sentiment is high and chaos reigns.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has demanded a refund of N4.71tn from the Federal Government to settle outstanding debts used to import Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into the country. The claim was listed as “Exchange rate differential on PMS and other joint venture taxes” on petrol products imported by the company between
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Kit Harington in character as Jon Snow in Game Of Thrones
After the latest season of House Of The Dragon drew to a close, it’s been revealed that the polarising finale was the most-watched episode of series two in the US.
However, it seems that Game Of Thrones favourite Kit Harington won’t be joining the millions watching its prequel any time soon.
Speaking to AP, the British actor admitted he can’t quite bring himself to tune into House Of The Dragon, which is set almost 200 years before the events of Game Of Thrones. Читать дальше...
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday announced the second hackathon of the Supreme Court, which will focus on use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the functioning of the top court. At the outset of the day's proceedings, the CJI said AI will be used to streamline the functioning of the apex court's Registry to deal with issues like removal of defects (in petitions) and formatting and sorting of the judicial records". The hackathon of the top court, which is being organised... Читать дальше...
Liverpool fans had thought that a move for Martin Zubimendi was all but sorted but now it seems his parent club are willing to put up quite the fight in order to keep him in Spain. Providing an update, Miguel Gonzalez wrote for Diario Vasco (translated): ‘Confidence in the continuity of Martin Zubimendi. ‘Real Sociedad have offered […]
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Erik ten Hag and the Pressures of Leading Manchester United As Manchester United embarks on another pivotal season, the spotlight shines intensely on Erik ten Hag, a manager who has already faced significant scrutiny despite being relatively new to the helm. With the recent backing from INEOS and a contract extension under his belt, ten […]
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Zoe Kravitz has thanked her fiance Channing Tatum for letting her be a psycho control freak director.
On August 9, 1999, President Boris Yeltsin picked the 47-year-old former KGB officer Vladimir Putin as prime minister. Twenty-five years on, Putin still rules Russia, now in his fifth presidential term. RFE/RL takes a look at some of the deadly turning points that shaped Russia’s path under Putin.
Nicolas Cage almost appeared in Deadpool and Wolverine.
As city officials struggle to provide shelter for nearly 65,000 asylum seekers, some have chosen to sleep in the city’s parks, subway and streets.
RFE/RL’s Moldovan Service infiltrated a secretive outreach effort affiliated with fugitive billionaire Ilan Shor’s banned political party that lavishes free trips and gastronomic delights on young foreigners so they “get to know Russia.” In exchange, all they must do is “show interest.”
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Sir Paul McCartney enjoyed looking back on Wings in documentary One Hand Clapping.
Just when parents thought their wallets couldn’t take any more from summer holiday spending, it’s new term shopping time.
Danny ODonoughue didnt know if The Script should carry on after Mark Sheehan died.
Hillary and Franco McManus landed the £5million home in Hackney, London after buying a £20 ticket on Omaze's Million Pound House Draw - it's the most valuable property ever won in a UK draw
“Oh, my gosh,” one Olympian gasped when she got her first look at the hilly, demanding course. “This looks ridiculous.”
Modern autocracies “don’t have a common ideology,” said U.S. journalist and historian Anne Applebaum. But they have common interests and considerable resources and have developed corrupt networks that give them influence to undermine democratic states that dwarfs what the Soviet Union had.
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.]1. Tom Cruise (and actual athletes) bid adieu to the OlympicsSunday, NBC, 3 p.m.: And just like that, the Summer Olympics fun is over. But at least there's a big party, a.k.a. the closing ceremony, to help us mourn. Sports reporter Mike Tirico teams up with Jimmy Fallon to host the broadcast... Читать дальше...
On August 9, 1993, King Albert II of Belgium was crowned 10 days after King Baudouin I, his older brother, died of heart failure.
Actor Dan Levy turns 41 and actor Gillian Anderson turns 56, among the famous birthdays for August 9.
Vance has less experience than any VP nominee since newspaper publisher Frank Knox in 1936.
Hundreds of food recalls are issued every year by federal health authorities.
Girdhari Mukhiya, who has served two jail terms and faced severe financial losses, has overcome the odds to become one of the biggest fish farmers in India’s Bihar state.
ARGUSVILLE — Ernest Krabbenhoft III, 85.
