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Johnson comeback bid adds drama to UK political soap opera
Johnson comeback bid adds drama to UK political soap opera
World
by  AFP

With supporters demanding "bring back Boris" and critics calling it "an insult" to the British people, an anticipated bid by Boris Johnson to once again become UK prime minister has stirred an already boiling political pot. "Boris Johnson is the man who ticks all those boxes."

Facebook adds way to remove misinformation from groups
Facebook adds way to remove misinformation from groups
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Facebook on Thursday added a method for people running groups to automatically sift out claims that have been debunked since being posted. The tool allows those running groups to automatically relegate into quarantine new posts tagged as containing false information, as well as previously posted claims that were subsequently proven untrue, according to Facebook.

Putin visits military draft training centre
Putin visits military draft training centre
World
by  AFP

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited a training centre for mobilised Russians for the first time since announcing a partial military call-up on September 21. Shoigu, by Putin's side during the visit, gave him an update on the training of those called up in the draft, news agencies said.

Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones
Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones
World
by  AFP

The son of Iran's late shah on Thursday voiced solidarity with Ukrainians who have suffered from Russian-fired drones allegedly sold by Tehran and urged new, tough action against the clerical regime. Russia and Iran at a Security Council session called by Western nations Wednesday both denied that the drones came from Tehran.

Blasting crackdown but eyeing deal, West in quandary over Iran
Blasting crackdown but eyeing deal, West in quandary over Iran
World
by  AFP

Waging brutal repression at home and allegedly helping Russia in its war against Ukraine, Iran is becoming an unsolvable challenge for Western powers eager to avoid a new nuclear power in the Middle East. Despite decades of mutual distrust between Russia and Iran, both countries now see common interests in resisting Western powers and their crippling sanctions.

Malawi finds more bodies after mass grave discovery
Malawi finds more bodies after mass grave discovery
Africa
by  AFP

Malawi on Thursday unearthed four more bodies following the grim discovery of a grave containing the remains of 25 men suspected to be Ethiopian migrants, police said. Police said evidence gathered from the site on Wednesday indicated the 25 victims were Ethiopian males aged between 25 and 40.

Shortest-serving PM in history leaves scars on economy
Shortest-serving PM in history leaves scars on economy
World
by  AFP

Truss' attempt to boost growth in a recession-threatened economy was fuelled by eye-watering levels of debt, damaging her government's credibility on financial marketsLiz Truss, the shortest serving prime minister in UK history, leaves lasting scars on the economy after her botched budget rocked markets, spiked borrowing costs and tanked the pound.