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According to the announcement, the President used her authority under the Public Holidays Act to set the date as a non-working day, giving both public and private sector employees time to cast their ballots.
Following her death, King Vajiralongkorn directed the royal household to arrange a state funeral. Her body will be placed on display at the Grand Palace’s Dusit Thorne Hall in Bangkok, while the royal family will observe a year of mourning.
Tchiroma Bakary, 76, a former government minister who broke away from long-time President Paul Biya, 92, claims his team has compiled a comprehensive tally from individual polling stations, leaving no doubt about his victory.
Data released on Friday shows that the deficit spans critical professions, with an estimated shortage of 4.5 million nurses, 3.1 million doctors, 1.9 million midwives, 0.3 million dentists, and 0.2 million pharmacists. In total, the global health workforce shortfall is projected to reach 10.2 million workers within the next five years.
The ad was aimed at opposing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, with Ford declaring, “Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together.”
Eighty-six-year-old Iain Wares, who taught at Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s, is accused of abusing dozens of boys during his time at the two prestigious institutions. Among those who have spoken publicly about the alleged abuse is BBC broadcaster Nicky Campbell.
The summit in Brussels came just before a London meeting where Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to urge European leaders to provide Ukraine with long-range missile systems.
Kanu told the court that he would personally handle his case, claiming the court lacked authority to prosecute him — an argument the presiding judge immediately rejected. The court maintained that jurisdiction had already been addressed in earlier proceedings and directed him to proceed with his defence.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) released a draft timeline, noting that pre-election preparations will begin on October 30, 2025, but acknowledged that the schedule could change following consultations with political stakeholders.
Abdullahi Baba Ara, head of the Niger state emergency service, confirmed that 52 people with various injuries are receiving treatment at a local hospital. Witnesses said the blaze erupted immediately after the tanker overturned near the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area.
The Constitutional Council rejected eight appeals, citing either insufficient proof or a lack of jurisdiction to nullify the election. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, 76, who once served as a government spokesperson, has proclaimed himself the winner, a claim dismissed by allies of President Paul Biya, 92, who is seeking a seventh term.
