Up to 40 countries could boycott the next Olympic Games, making the whole event pointless, said Poland’s sport and tourism minister Kamil Bortniczuk. His comments came after Poland, Lithuania, Estonia…
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India: Fraud claims against Adani group cost the empire $100 billion
A US research firm’s allegations of fraud against billionaire Gautam Adani’s business empire have sparked a political row in India. Opposition leaders stalled the functioning of parliament for a second…
Argentina: Central Bank unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites
A new 2,000-peso banknote will be issued in Argentina in response to soaring inflation, the country’s central bank (BCRA) has confirmed. The new note – which will be worth $11…
US: Authorities tracking suspected Chinese surveillance balloon
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USA: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa
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UK: Chelsea completes British record £107m fee for Benfica midfielder
Chelsea have signed Benfica’s Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a British record 121m euro (£107m) transfer fee. The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021.…
Haiti: Four suspects in assassination of President Jovenel Moise sent to US
Four men accused of having played a key role in the assassination in of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been transferred to the United States, where they will face charges.…
Israel: Chad to open embassy in Israel after resuming ties
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Uganda: Children play tower repainted after gay row
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