Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his predecessor's death on X, writing: "thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people."The politician's cause of death is not known but he […]
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Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit – BBC
President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip – a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment. Speaking in Riyadh, the US president also pledged to lift all sanctions against Syria, saying it was now time for the country […]
Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan – BBC
A group of 59 white South Africans has arrived in the US, where they are to be granted refugee status.President Donald Trump has said the refugee applications for the country's Afrikaner minority had been expedited as they were victims of "racial discrimination".The South African government said the group were not suffering any such persecution that […]
RECAP | Cross-examinations done after tense day at sex assault trial of ex-world junior hockey players – CBC
RECAP | Cross-examinations done after tense day at sex assault trial of ex-world junior hockey players CBCsource
‘Enemies get you motivated’: Trump threatens ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran in speech – CNN
‘Enemies get you motivated’: Trump threatens ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran in speech CNNsource