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'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India
The northern Indian city of Dehradun, located in the Himalayan foothills, was shaken by a violent incident weeks ago. Brothers Anjel and…
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Saudi Arabia, a €10 billion rumor, and Barcelona’s finances back in the spotlight
Speculation around FC Barcelona’s finances has surged again after a widely shared report suggested that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince,…
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New spotlight on massive scope of food stamp program spurs talk of crackdown on fraud
The threat of a lapse in funding for the nation's food stamp program has shone a spotlight on the staggering expansion of the nation's…
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Trump puts spotlight on Nigeria where Islamists reportedly killed thousands of Christians this year
President Trump on Friday declared Nigeria a country of particular concern, citing the "existential threat" Christianity is facing in the…
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BYD shares extend losses as price cuts throw spotlight on sales
BYD shares extended losses in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday (May 27) – taking their two-day slide to more than 10 per cent – as last week’s…
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Spare a Thought for the Snitch
The Boston Globe’s investigative Spotlight team has been reporting on wrongdoing for decades—before and after its stunning exposure, in…
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Occidental students use hunger strike to spotlight Palestinian plight, escalate demands
On Monday, after consulting with medical professionals, 10 students at Occidental College launched a hunger strike, hoping to draw…
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What happens if Trump doesn't obey court orders? New spotlight on U.S. marshals
WASHINGTON — As a couple of key court cases against President Trump’s executive actions intensify, questions of how and whether the White…
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Africa’s AI ambitions take the spotlight in Rwanda
The News Artificial intelligence is taking center stage in Rwanda this week as more than 1,000 policymakers, business leaders, and…
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At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not
PARIS (AP) — He wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and boasts more than 2 million followers on TikTok. At just 29, Jordan…
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Cost of living in spotlight as Australian PM calls May 3 election
Australia's federal parliamentary elections will be held on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday. "My fellow…
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'The Apprentice' made Trump a reality TV mogul. Now Amazon is putting it back in the spotlight
More than two decades ago, Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice” became a ratings winner and remade his image as a successful…
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Jane Fonda's political stand steals the spotlight at SAG Awards
Jane Fonda was honored with the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing her…
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South-east Asia to see more private equity deals this year; healthcare, data centres in the spotlight
Participants expect activity in the region’s PE markets to gather pace after the number of deals last year surged to the highest since at…
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Matthew Livelsberger puts veteran PTSD in spotlight again
The FBI's revelation that Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has…
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Gold hits two-week high with spotlight on US inflation data
GOLD prices nudged higher to touch a two-week peak on Wednesday (Dec 11), supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations…
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Gold heads for second weekly fall; spotlight on US payrolls data
GOLD prices held steady on Friday (Dec 6) but were headed for a second straight week of decline, while focus shifted to the US payrolls…
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China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags
China's largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding…
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FrieslandCampina in spotlight as China embarks on EU dairy probe
FrieslandCampina is one of three EU dairy companies named by China to undergo a sampling exercise as part of an anti-dumping probe…