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ANC Explores Seat Transfer from SACP Amid Coalition Talks

ANC Explores Seat Transfer from SACP Amid Coalition Talks

The African National Congress (ANC) is exploring a controversial arrangement with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to transfer provincial representation (PR) council seats. This strategic maneuver seeks to provide council access for ANC mayoral candidates in Johannesburg who failed to secure seats through the direct election system, following the party’s significant electoral decline in local government polls.

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Greta Thunberg and Global South Activists Condemn Fossil Fuel Expansion at COP

Greta Thunberg and Global South Activists Condemn Fossil Fuel Expansion at COP

Climate activist Greta Thunberg returned to a UN climate summit press conference for the first time since 2021, joining voices from the Global South to condemn the ongoing expansion of fossil fuels. Speaking alongside campaigners from Gaza, Nepal, and Rwanda-DRC, Thunberg described the current political response as detached from reality while activists highlighted the immediate human cost of inaction.

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João Franco’s earlier post draws attention after arrest over fatal Turkey brawl

João Franco’s earlier post draws attention after arrest over fatal Turkey brawl

Former "Below Deck" star João Franco posted a cryptic message about taking some time away from social media to "realign" his "moral compass" just three weeks before he was arrested in Turkey for his apparent involvement in a deadly brawl.

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Bath & Body Works launches buy-one-get-one-free candle offer

Bath & Body Works launches buy-one-get-one-free candle offer

Bath & Body Works candles are the ultimate holiday gift.

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Itlu Arjuna receives U/A certificate ahead of theatrical release

Itlu Arjuna receives U/A certificate ahead of theatrical release

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared director Mahesh Uppala’s Telugu romantic entertainer Itlu Arjuna for release with a U/A certificate.

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Dhananjaya de Silva guides Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan

Dhananjaya de Silva guides Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

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Niraj Kumar earns Los Angeles Olympic quota with 50m rifle bronze

Niraj Kumar earns Los Angeles Olympic quota with 50m rifle bronze

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.

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Herberger Theater Center Presents 17th Annual Festival of the Arts in Downtown Phoenix

Herberger Theater Center Presents 17th Annual Festival of the Arts in Downtown Phoenix

The Herberger Theater Center will host its 17th Annual Festival of the Arts in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 14. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering live performances, artisan markets, and interactive activities for attendees of all ages.

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Delhi gold loses Rs 800 while silver falls Rs 5,000

Delhi gold loses Rs 800 while silver falls Rs 5,000

NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1.

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India extends micro-credit guarantee plan for five years

India extends micro-credit guarantee plan for five years

"" NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years up to March 2031, a move that will facilitate loans of Rs 12.

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