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Based in US or Nigeria? Musk's X erupts over location feature
Based in US or Nigeria? Musk's X erupts over location feature

Elon Musk's X erupted in uproar after the rollout of a feature revealing an account's location, exposing what users describe as global troll farms and influence operations on the platform -- including in support of President Donald Trump.

November 24, 2025

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Venezuela says US terrorist designation a 'ridiculous lie'
Venezuela says US terrorist designation a 'ridiculous lie'

Venezuela on Monday rejected the US terrorist designation of an alleged drug cartel on its territory as a "ridiculous lie" aimed at paving the way for an "illegitimate" military intervention.

November 24, 2025

US judge dismisses cases against Trump foes Comey and James
US judge dismisses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political opponents.

November 24, 2025

Sudan's RSF declares truce after army rejects US plan
Sudan's RSF declares truce after army rejects US plan

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire a day after the army dismissed a US truce proposal from international mediators.

November 24, 2025

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BBC launches hunt for new boss as Trump row rumbles on
BBC launches hunt for new boss as Trump row rumbles on

The BBC on Monday formally launched its search for a new chief following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of Donald Trump that sparked a row with the US president.

November 24, 2025

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Stocks up as US rate hopes soothe nerves
Stocks up as US rate hopes soothe nerves

Global stock markets and the dollar mostly firmed Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut provided calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of an AI tech bubble.

November 24, 2025