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Hollywood actors were poised to go on strike Thursday, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production likely to grind to a halt. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), which represents 160,000 performers including A-list stars, said negotiations late Wednesday had ended without a deal on their demands… Read More

The Tunisian coastguard said Thursday it had recovered the bodies of 13 migrants after a shipwreck off Sfax, the port where violent clashes erupted last week between migrants and residents. A Tunisian rights group warned about the plight of migrants expelled from the port of Sfax, calling for emergency shelters to be set up to accommodate them. Hundreds of migrants… Read More

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty at a retrial Friday of one count of raping a woman and the attempted rape of another woman. Mendy, 28, broke down in tears as the verdicts were given by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England. He stood for the verdicts but… Read More

The Senegalese government announced on Friday that the death toll had risen again, to 14 and four injured, following the capsizing of a pirogue on Wednesday in Saint-Louis (north), on the migratory route linking the country to the Spanish archipelago of the Canaries. A previous death toll established on Thursday by Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome, during a visit… Read More

After promising starts to the year, the All Blacks and world champion Springboks face a moment of truth in their contest for the Rugby Championship and preparation for the World Cup when they meet Saturday in Auckland. South Africa beat Australia 43-12 and New Zealand defeated Argentina 41-12 in first-round results in the Championship which were almost equal on merit.… Read More

Africa, with its vast coastline spanning 18,950 miles across 54 countries, is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches.  Offering diverse landscapes and a range of activities, these coastal gems cater to romantic getaways, family vacations, and thrilling adventures. Let’s explore ten must-visit beaches in Africa that showcase the continent’s awe-inspiring natural wonders. 1. Anse Source D’Argent, La… Read More

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, deposed in 2018 for corruption and prosecuted in several cases, is currently in Moscow for medical treatment, his spokesperson said on Friday, the day after a court decision reaffirming that he should be in jail. Mr. Zuma, 81, “went to Russia last week for health reasons and he will return to the country when… Read More

The Tunisian coast guard announced on Thursday that it had recovered 13 bodies of migrant victims of a shipwreck off the port city of Sfax where clashes took place last week between migrants and the local population. “Last night, units affiliated with the maritime region of Sfax (centre-east) thwarted an attempted clandestine crossing and rescued 25 sub-Saharan migrants but 13… Read More

Ten prison guards at a correctional facility in Reggio Emilia, a city in northern Italy, were charged with torturing and beating a detainee of Tunisian origin in April, local justice said on Thursday. The guards were relieved of their duties after being charged with torture, bodily harm to a detainee, and concealment of the facts, the local prosecutor’s office said… Read More

Dozens of demonstrators on Thursday called for the release of opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied’s policies, denouncing a judiciary “under orders”, journalists observed. Around twenty opponents and leading figures from the business and media worlds have been arrested since February as part of an investigation into “plotting against state security”. Mr. Saied, who seized full power in the country… Read More