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White House says ‘more can be done’ by Spotify to stop Covid misinformation

Africa, Business, East Africa, Entertainment, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

The White House says “more can be done” by Spotify to stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation on its platform. Press secretary Jen Psaki said the streaming giant’s introduction of content advisory warnings was a “positive step” but that all major platforms needed to be “responsible and vigilant”.It comes as Spotify faces fallout from scientists and […]

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US unveils new policy for transgender swimmers

Africa, Business, East Africa, Entertainment, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

US competitive swimming’s governing body has updated its policy on the eligibility of transgender athletes. A three-person medical panel will now determine whether “prior physical development of the athlete as a male” gives transgender swimmers an unfair advantage, USA Swimming says. © AFP via Getty Images The new policy sets criteria for transgender athletes in elite

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Russia takes lead at UN in crises around the world

Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Russia has a stake in crises around the world from Ukraine to Syria, Sudan and Mali — and that is reflected in the active role it takes at the UN Security Council on issues both big and small, contrasting with the relative detachment of the United States. The paradox is that, by at least one

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India to launch digital rupee as soon as this year

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India’s finance minister has said the country will launch a digital version of the rupee as early as this year. © Getty Images In her annual budget speech, Nirmala Sitharaman also outlined plans for a 30% tax on income from digital assets. It would put profits from trading or transferring cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens in

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Turkey’s Erdogan visits Ukraine with unique perspective on brewing crisis

Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to arrive in Ukraine Thursday, the latest in a string of NATO leaders to visit Kyiv. But he is bringing a somewhat different message and perspective. While Erdogan has repeatedly expressed the hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not “resort to an armed attack and occupation of Ukraine,”

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Everton sack manager Jean-Luc Vasseur after 95 days in charge

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Everton have dismissed manager Jean-Luc Vasseur after 10 games in charge. © Provided by 90min Everton have dismissed Jean-Luc Vasseur | Charlotte Tattersall/GettyImagesThe former Lyon boss took over from Willie Kirk on 29 October, but picked up just one win in six WSL matches. His final game in charge was Sunday’s 4-0 FA Cup victory over

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