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Aid cuts force clinic closures across SudanWorldPing
France 24

Aid cuts force clinic closures across Sudan

In tonight's edition, funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn. Also, an AI and Africa conference has kicked off in South Korea's capital.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war beganWorldPing
France 24

Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Hormuz tensions flare as Iran, U.S. intensify strikesWorldPing
The Hindu

Hormuz tensions flare as Iran, U.S. intensify strikes

Brent crude futures cross $100/barrel for first time since July 2024 as U.S.attacks Iranian oil tankers and Tehran responds by targeting 20 tankers and other ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu

Deutsche Welle
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Deutsche Welle

China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?

A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle

EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisisWorldPing
France 24

EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis

The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gambleWorldPing
France 24

Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble

US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera

Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?

Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera

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