BBC Hard talk and more Services to Shut Amidst Financial Pressures.

The BBC World Service has announced it will cut 130 jobs as part of a plan to save around £6m in the next financial year.  Planned cost-saving measures include closing posts in the UK and internationally as well as roles in BBC Monitoring, a division which reports and analyses news from media around the world….

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UCL: Aston Villa and Lille secured their spots in the Round of 16 on a thrilling Matchday 8 filled with drama and decisive moments

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 09:25 EAT Thursday 30 January 2025. HICGI  – According to UEFA, highly anticipated final round of league-phase fixtures delivered on its promise, showcasing an electrifying night of UEFA Champions League drama. With all 18 matches kicking off simultaneously, the night was packed with storylines—including an astonishing 64 goals….

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Court Asked to Issue Arrest Warrant for Uganda Law Society President .

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has been urged to issue an arrest warrant for the President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, after he failed to appear in court to answer charges of indecent assault. Earlier, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi had issued criminal summons against Ssemakadde, requiring him to appear before the…

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:43 Wednesday 29 January 2025 Archbishop Anastasios, a pivotal figure in global Orthodoxy, passed away at the age of 95. Since 1992, he led the Albanian Orthodox Church, playing a crucial role in its revival after decades of suppression under communist rule. Find Jesus at the door of…

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Congolese President Snubs Peace Talks Amid Goma Crisis.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has reportedly declined to participate in regionally brokered peace talks aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in the eastern city of Goma. The city has been under heavy attack from rebel groups, particularly the M23, which has seized significant portions of the city, including…

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Trump is offering incentives for federal workers to resign to shrink government.

In a major move to streamline the U.S. government, President Donald Trump has offered federal workers the opportunity to resign in exchange for up to eight months of pay. The administration is encouraging nearly all government employees to decide by February 6 whether they want to participate in a new “deferred resignation” program, which would…

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Government Battles to Reclaim Goma as M23 Rebels Seize Airport.

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma’s airport on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The capture of the city’s strategic airport threatens to cut off vital supply lines for aid, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis faced by hundreds of thousands of…

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