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Lord Doyle, a former UK government official, has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, did not consider offering him a senior diplomatic role, according to a statement fro…
Apr 22, 2026
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The European Commission has unveiled a set of energy-saving measures, including the temporary closure of public buildings, the introduction of seasonal tickets, and the distribution of energy vouch…
Apr 22, 2026
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Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has instructed DeepMind employees to prioritise refining AI agents, stating the technology must be "right" to avoid potential risks. The directive comes amid grow…
Apr 22, 2026
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Enterprise Singapore has launched an updated sustainability framework to help local food manufacturing firms track their progress toward environmental and social goals. The initiative, unveiled on …
Apr 22, 2026
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Florida authorities have launched an unprecedented investigation into whether ChatGPT, the AI-powered language model, played a role in a mass shooting at Florida State University in April. The prob…
Apr 22, 2026
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Invincible Season 4 Episode 8 is set to premiere at 9 PM Eastern Time on Friday, marking a pivotal moment in the series' storyline. The episode, which follows the aftermath of the Season 4 premiere…
Apr 22, 2026
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Big Tech has unveiled a new initiative to deploy artificial intelligence systems designed to monitor and detect other AI activities, marking a shift in how major technology firms manage the growing…
Apr 22, 2026
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Wale Edun, a prominent Nigerian businessman and founder of the Vanguard News Network, recently expressed pride in his company’s achievements, sparking interest among investors and market analysts i…
Apr 22, 2026
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Click’s government has banned wheat imports, triggering immediate price hikes in Lagos as traders scramble to secure supplies. The move, announced by the Ministry of Trade on 22 April 2026, aims to…
Apr 22, 2026
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The Madlanga Commission, established to investigate corruption and mismanagement in South Africa’s public procurement, has revealed that a new witness will testify in the ongoing inquiry into the S…
Apr 22, 2026
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India's onion prices have plummeted to a 10-year low, triggering widespread distress among farmers who are struggling to sell their crops at a loss. The sharp decline, driven by an oversupply and w…
Apr 22, 2026
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Singapore's new head of the civil service, Dr. Tan Cheng Bock, has called on senior officials to move away from reactive governance and embrace innovation, signaling a shift in how the city-state w…
Apr 22, 2026
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