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In an authoritative briefing verified via BBC News, Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence. Image source, EPAImage caption, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned reported violence during school blockades France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned that any escalation in the country's current wave of student protests would be "irresponsible", following the arrests of 164 people on Monday. The demonstrations, which started in Paris and have seen. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via BBC News, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience". Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, The discovery of 12 bodies in an area east of Johannesburg has sparked alarm in South Africa Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of three more women in an area east of Johannesburg, bringing the total number of bodies found there to 12. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via BBC News, Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert. Image source, youtube.com/@ParastooAhmadiiImage caption, Parastoo Ahmadi's performance was livestreamed on her YouTube channel in December 2024 An appeals court in Iran has confirmed a sentence of 74 lashes handed to a prominent singer who performed without the mandatory hijab, lawyers say. Parastoo Ahmadi sang while wearing a sleeveless dress during a. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via The Guardian, Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says A senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative has said. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, the acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party’s federal executive. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via BBC News, Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning. Image source, SaycheeseImage caption, Ben Dancer is due to reach his target early on Tuesday morning A Nigerian dancer is attempting to dance non-stop for seven days in order to set a new world record. Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, is aiming to dance for 168 hours - 41 hours. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via BBC News, Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret. Image source, Reuters/EPAImage caption, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an announcement concerning the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war last week - which South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called "greatly disappointing" South Korea has summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador after President Volodymyr Zelensky last. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.