FIFA chief Gianni Infantino justified awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the organization’s inaugural Peace Prize last year, saying that he was “instrumental” in saving lives in conflicts, including the war in Gaza.
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UK: Crackdown On Social Media Migrant Adverts Promoting Illegal Migration
Social media users who tout illegal routes into the UK face up to five years in prison as the Home Office continues its attempt to crack down on small boat crossings.
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CANADA: Trump Officials Reportedly Meeting Alberta Independent Group Secretly
Trump administration officials have reportedly held several secret meetings with far-right Canadian separatists who want to break free from the rest of the country.
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SOUTH KOREA: Ex-first Lady Jailed for 20-month Jail Sentence For Bribery
A court in South Korea sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in jail after she was found guilty of providing political favours in exchange for bribes.
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ANTIVAXXER: UK: Nation Loses WHO Measles Elimination Status
The UK has lost its measles elimination status from the World Health Organisation (WHO) after vaccination coverage plateaued and cases surged.
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Kanye West Apologises For Antisemitic Comments As He Denies It’s A PR Move
Kanye West has denied he is a Nazi and taken out a full-page advert in the Wall Street Journal to apologise for past antisemitic comments.
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FRANCE: Lawmakers Approves Bill Banning Social Media Access To Under-15s
French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron who said, “The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale or to be manipulated, either by American platforms or Chinese algorithms.”
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SWITZERLAND: Sunglasses Shares Skyrocket $4M After Trump Cruelly Mocks Marcron’s Shades
Emmanuel Macron’s appearance in Davos wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses has bumped shares in the shades’ manufacturer up a whopping 28 percent, adding about $4 million to the firm’s market value following Trump’s mocking.
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Phil Collins Reveals His 24-hour Healthcare In Major Update
Phil Collins has given a major health update and revealed he has a 24-hour live-in nurse.
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Sadio Mane: A Legacy Beyond Goals
Saido Mane cemented his status after Senegal’s controversial AFCON win, writes Sam French. Even before Sunday’s win against Morocco, Mane was widely regarded as one of the greatest African footballers of his generation. He has won many individual accolades, been part of numerous successful teams and a winner on the international stage. The AFCON win against Morocco was the second African title he has won with his nation of Senegal.
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