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AFCD conducts control checks after dog attacks

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted spot checks across the city on Sunday, following recent fatal incidents involving dog attacks on people and other canines.

  • AFCD conducted spot checks in Hong Kong after fatal dog attacks.
  • Officers in West Kowloon reminded pet owners to leash dogs properly.
  • AFCD seized a suspected fighting dog and assessed its temperament.

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Russia Vows Major Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Grid

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it is preparing “massive strikes” against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The ministry justified the planned attacks as retaliation for Ukraine’s ongoing drone campaign against Russian oil refineries and commercial logistics facilities.

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Ruto ‘lucky’ to face clueless opposition, Murkomen says

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 30 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has described President William Ruto as “lucky” to be facing what he termed the most “clueless” opposition in Kenya’s political…

  • President Ruto lucky to face clueless opposition, says Murkomen
  • Opposition lacks ideas, policies, clear plans for 2027 election
  • Murkomen urges politicians to present comprehensive manifestos

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Eisenkot, Bennett continue race toward 61 seats, but could a team-up with Netanyahu be necessary?

The deadline for submitting candidate lists forces the parties to finalize their alliances, but the coalition question will remain open even after the final votes are cast.

  • Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot compete for 61 parliamentary seats.
  • Bennett advocates for E1 construction and opposes Palestinian state.
  • Eisenkot aims for coalition with 63-65 seats and conscription of 10,000 haredi recruits.

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Courts are clear — Unisa bid to gag journalist had to fail

An attempt to silence a reporter through a High Court interdict has become part of a familiar pattern in South Africa where institutions use this tactic to kill stories and inflict hefty legal bills.

  • Unisa sued journalist Pragasen Edwin Naidu to remove negative articles.
  • Court ruled interdict must fail due to lack of response opportunity.
  • Constitutional Court clarifies institutions lack human dignity rights.

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Map Shows Abortion 'Shield Laws' in Each US State

Some states have enacted protections for patients and providers in the years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • New Jersey passed shield law on Aug 20 to protect abortion access.
  • Law restricts state agencies from investigating reproductive care.
  • Critics argue law shields abortion rights, not restricts access.

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Pete Hegseth Faces Questions as Army Sets Leadership Vacancy Record

The Pentagon has described acting Army chief LaNeve as "completely trusted by Secretary Hegseth" to carry out his "vision."

  • U.S. Army sets record of 150 days without Senate-confirmed chief of staff.
  • General Christopher LaNeve faces Republican opposition to confirmation.
  • LaNeve's limited experience raises concerns about military professionalism.

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French Presidential campaign heats up

There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place…

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KAA reports flight delays at major airports

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has reported delays affecting some departing flights at airports across the country, advising passengers to confirm their flight status with airlines.

  • Kenya Airports Authority reports flight delays nationwide.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faces ongoing disruptions.
  • Passengers advised to check flight statuses with airlines.
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