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UN agrees text on lethal autonomous weapons

Nearly 130 countries on Saturday agreed on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) — “killer robots” to their critics — a first step towards talks on a possible international treaty…

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You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, US Court Rules

On Friday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the city of Jackson, Mississippi, which alleged the city knowingly let residents drink lead-contaminated…

  • Fifth Circuit Court upholds dismissal of Jackson, Mississippi lawsuit.
  • U.S. Constitution doesn't guarantee right to clean water.
  • City withheld lead contamination info for six months.

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Tata Chemicals row: Gachagua accuses Ruto of driving foreign investors out of Kenya

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of creating fear among foreign investors, warning that Kenya could suffer serious economic consequences if…

  • Gachagua compares Kenya's situation to Uganda's expulsion of South Asian investors in 1972.
  • Over 400 Indian businessmen reportedly shut down investments in Kenya due to demands for shares.

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Dlamini-Zuma files an opposing affidavit against Mbalula

Dlamini-Zuma files an opposing affidavit against Mbalula relating to 2022 ANC elective conference

  • Dlamini-Zuma files affidavit to contest Mbalula as ANC Secretary General.
  • Accuses Mbalula of using financial resources to manipulate 2022 leadership elections.
  • Argues monetary influence in ANC is abuse of court system and harms ANC.

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Putin meets US envoys for Ukraine war talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending more than four years of war in Ukraine in the Kremlin Saturday, ahead of their first visit to Kyiv…

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Religious Right: Slowly but surely, Israel’s right-wing is becoming the religious bloc - opinion

The Israeli Right that formed them was largely secular, nationalist, and security-minded. The Israeli Right replacing it is increasingly religious and messianic.

  • Right-wing in Israel increasingly religious, messianic, hostile to liberal norms
  • Haredi and religious Zionist demographics drive shift in Right's composition
  • Secular Israelis increasingly favor parties opposing Netanyahu

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Ndindi Nyoro set for Kirinyaga visit as he extends his political muscles

Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro is set to take his political outreach to Kirinyaga County on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as he continues to expand his grassroots mobilisation ahead of the…

  • Ndindi Nyoro visits Kirinyaga County on September 6, 2026
  • Ndoro aims to extend political reach before 2027 General Election
  • Nyoro promotes African solidarity theme at ACK Church Kangaita

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‘Pull Out Your Phone and Ask Mitch McConnell’: Scott Jennings Again Challenged to Contact Senator on CNN

Sen. McConnell has been absent from Congress for over three months The post ‘Pull Out Your Phone and Ask Mitch McConnell’: Scott Jennings Again Challenged to Contact Senator on CNN appeared first on…

  • CNN correspondent Scott Jennings challenged to contact McConnell
  • McConnell hospitalized since June 14, returning September 14
  • Jennings former aide, critical of Fetterman's work ethic

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Iran sanctions: the wrong lesson

Iran sanctions: the wrong lesson newspress_en Sat, 09/05/2026 - 18:49 Opinion The Trump administration’s 'Economic D-Day' sanctions against Iran are the most sweeping economic offensive Washington has…

  • Trump administration's sanctions are the most severe ever against Iran
  • Sanctions rarely lead to regime change, often burdening ordinary citizens
  • Iran may respond with shadow fleets, shell companies, proxies, and nuclear threats
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