Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Twitter is considering legal action against Meta over its fast-growing rival app Threads. Threads, which was launched to millions on Wednesday, is similar to Twitter and has been pitched by Meta bosses as a “friendly” alternative.  Twitter’s Elon Musk said “competition is fine, cheating is not” – but Meta denied claims in a legal letter…

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Can dietary supplements help treat depression? The latest research

By Katharine Lang — Fact checked by Rita Ponce, Ph.D Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects many people worldwide. Effective treatments are available, but they do not work for everyone, so some people look to dietary supplements to try and alleviate symptoms. But do they have any effect? Medical News Today looked…

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Viaduct in Songhwa Street- DPR Korea

Viaduct in Songhwa Street: The photos below show a viaduct in Songhwa Street, which was inaugurated in April 2022 on the eastern gateway to Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It serves as a commercial service facility for the local people as well as a traffic route. Thereis a resting…

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France riots: Fuelled by everyday discrimination

In our series of letters from African journalists, France-based Maher Mezahi writes how racism and Islamophobia lie behind the anger seen on the country’s streets over the past week. The riots which spread countrywide after the killing by police of Nahel M, a 17-year-old boy of Algerian origin, have shaken French society to its very…

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Meet the co-wives of Uganda with an extraordinary bond

Dorothy Nankinga (L) and Milly Nazziwa at their home in Kireku village, Wakiso district, Uganda, on June 22, 2023. The co-wives say they are best of friends and their children have followed suit. Photo credit: Moraa Obiria I Nation Media Group Read more here https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/meet-the-co-wives-of-uganda-with-an-extraordinary-bond–4294190 Invest or Donate towards HICGI New Agency Global Media Establishment – Watch video…

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South Africa’s court dismisses Zuma’s case against Ramaphosa

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, welcomed the decision by the High Court in Johannesburg to dismiss the private prosecution case instituted by former president Jacob Zuma. The judge declared the prosecution of President Ramaphosa invalid and unconstitutional. Former president, Jacob Zuma, turned to the court after blaming president Ramaphosafor failing to act when he told him about prosecutor Billy Downer’s alleged misconduct. Jacob Zuma is still fighting to have Downerremoved…

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Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong

By Simone McCarthy, Rhea Mogul, Nectar Gan and Alex Stambaugh, Updated 0751 EAT on Wed July 5, 2023 Hong Kong- President Vladimir Putin sought to project an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders on Tuesday, in what was the Russian leader’s first appearance on the world stage since he…

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Kakwenza Rukirabashaija Writes Book on torture, exile and activism

The award-winning author was arrested and tortured for his work – and then tortured again for writing about his detention. Now he smuggles his latest banned book into Uganda to ensure it is read Kakwenza Rukirabashaija tries to keep his scars covered around his children. Even in the height of summer he never takes off…

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