Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
Rostam Aziz’s purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Day: March 14, 2026
After DOGE deposition videos go viral, judge orders them taken down
The videos had been posted on YouTube by groups who were suing to restore grants cut by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Brazil revokes visa of US diplomat who sought to visit Bolsonaro in prison
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DOJ moves to drop charges against man who burned U.S. flag outside White House – CBS News
DOJ moves to drop charges against man who burned U.S. flag outside White House CBS NewsDOJ drops case against veteran arrested after burning American flag near White House NBC NewsJustice Dept. Drops Prosecution of Veteran Who Bur…
Seattle man sentenced in hate crime attack on transgender woman
The 40-year-old was arrested twice for attacking two transgender women in separate Seattle assaults since 2024. King County judges sentenced him Friday.
Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday – but only on four train lines
Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is finally poised to join other Australian cities in the tap-and-go era, with …
Ready For Long Battle As Israel Threatens Lebanese Infrastructure: Hezbollah
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the Tehran-backed militant group attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.
Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what’s at stake?
Analysts say Congo Brazzaville’s election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule.
A US judge questions Elon Musk’s $134B claim for damages in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft but rules he can still make his case to a jury (George Hammond/Financial Times)
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A US judge questions Elon Musk’s $134B claim for damages in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft but rules he can still make his case to a jury — California court questions billionaire’s expert …
A US judge questions Elon Musk’s $134B claim for damages in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft but rules he can still make his case to a jury (George Hammond/Financial Times)
George Hammond / Financial Times:
A US judge questions Elon Musk’s $134B claim for damages in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft but rules he can still make his case to a jury — California court questions billionaire’s expert …