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Pope Leo XIV stresses guiding youth in the era of artificial intelligence
Acknowledging AI’s profound impact, Pope Leo said the technology influences millions daily and affects human thinking, learning, and relationships.
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Sweden redirects aid from five nations to boost Ukraine support
The government did not provide a precise timeline for the phase-out but emphasized that it will be gradual. This approach is intended to give the affected nations enough time to adjust their budgets and seek alternative sources of assistance.
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Ethiopia and Egypt lock horns again over GERD water levels
The tensions come as Nile Basin nations prepare for a meeting in Bujumbura aimed at advancing a cooperative framework and establishing a basin commission. The commission would serve as a platform for shared management of the river and its tributaries, though Egypt has yet to ratify the agreement, slowing progress.
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Commonwealth voices concern over Tanzania’s human rights and democracy
CMAG decided to place Tanzania on its Formal Agenda for the next meeting in March 2026, with conditions that must be met. These include granting full access for the Special Envoy to all stakeholders, lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression, holding an inter-party forum on upcoming elections, and ensuring transparent accountability for those responsible for violence.
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DRC peace pact questioned as eastern region braces for unrest
The accord, designed to halt years of fighting and establish lasting stability along the DRC-Rwanda border, includes measures for a permanent ceasefire, disarmament of non-state actors such as the M-23 militia, and new economic initiatives involving US investment in the region’s mineral resources.
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Israel warns citizens against travel to Tanzania ahead of new December protests
According to the embassy, the post-election period has seen violent street confrontations, road closures, curfews, and a near-total disruption of internet services, creating serious challenges for daily life and travel. Transportation networks, including roads and airports, have been heavily affected, and temporary closures of airports cannot be ruled out.
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Frank Gehry, visionary architect, dies at 96 leaving iconic legacy
Gehry leaves behind his wife, Berta Isabel Aguilera, their two sons Alejandro and Samuel, and two daughters from his first marriage, Leslie and Brina.
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Hollywood giants merge: Netflix to take over Warner Bros
Regarding the future of HBO, Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters said the brand remains “important for consumers,” but noted that it is “quite early to get into the specifics of how we're going to tailor this offering for consumers.”
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Germany revives military service for 18-year-olds amid Russia tensions
Germany joins a growing list of European nations expanding or reviving military service. France recently launched its own voluntary ten-month programme for 18- and 19-year-olds, part of a wider push across Europe to strengthen defence systems.
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Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family
Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday, December 4, 2025, that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie.
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International missions raise alarm over post-election violence in Tanzania
According to the statement, the missions welcomed the government’s admission that understanding “the root causes and circumstances of the violence, including deaths, is a vital step towards justice and reconciliation.”
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Tanzania police issue stern warning over December 9 demonstrations
The alert from security agencies comes a day after President Suluhu Samia addressed the nation, accusing external actors of funding the October 29 protests. She described the unrest as an attempted coup and defended the strong response of security forces.