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A nationwide campaign combats middle lane abuse
32% of drivers claim they engage in middle lane hogging "occasionally," while 5% say they do so "always," according to a recent National Highways survey. Over one-fifth of respondents indicate that they engage in tailgating of other motorists, an action that is also addressed in the Little Changes, Change Everything campaign.
US sanctions Zimbabwe President for alleged abuses
Following a review of the sanctions programme that had been in effect since 2003, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury announced the sanctions, which targeted eleven individuals and three companies, including the Mnangagwa, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, and retired Brigadier-General Walter Tapfumaneyi.
Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash, fire water cannons
Once more, Philippine and Chinese coast guards have engaged in combat over the contested Second Thomas Shoal, preceding a summit of regional leaders at which they were expected to escalate Beijing's maritime aggression. Coast guards from the Philippines and China engaged in combat in the contested South China Sea while water cannons were utilised.
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar: ‘No excuse for Gaza carnage’
Tuggar accompanied a delegation led by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a state visit to Qatar. A sequence of memorandums of understanding was executed between Qatar and Nigeria, during which prospective collaboration was deliberated in numerous sectors, including energy, commerce, labour, and agriculture.
The Birmingham City Council approves “devastating” budget cuts
The Birmingham City Council has authorised a series of service adjustments in anticipation of a 21% increase in council tax over the next two years. The greatest local government in Europe has formally declared bankruptcy and is required to save £300 million. The financial measures have been characterised as "devastating" by members of the council led by the Labour Party.
Kenya: Two dead in tourist-bound plane collision
The collision transpired amidst Nairobi National Park in the capital city of Kenya, resulting in the demise of the smaller aircraft. Police report that two individuals were slain in a mid-air collision in Kenya that involved a passenger plane and a training aircraft. Above Nairobi National Park in the capital, the two aircraft collided, resulting in the smaller aircraft's catastrophic descent.
Israel wants a truce in its Gaza war
She is a West Jerusalem-based activist who steadfastly supports the two-state solution, despite the increasing societal apathy towards that stance in Israel and the consolidation of one-state discrimination. Suisa frequently visits the occupied West Bank, where she endeavours to dissuade and repel colonisers from targeting the Bedouin population of Palestine, who are particularly susceptible to harm.
Ramadan approaches but Gaza ceasefire talks fail
Weeks have passed as the United States, Qatar, and Egypt attempt to broker an agreement between Hamas and Israel that would swap the release of Israeli captives for a six-week ceasefire, additional assistance to Gaza, and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. The most recent round of negotiations in Cairo, Egypt, "came to a halt" and the future was uncertain.
Police name Shay Kang, 10, died at home
On suspicion of murder, a 33-year-old woman who is believed to be acquainted with the girl has been arrested and is currently being held in detention. The identity of the 10-year-old girl who was found dead in a residence in the West Midlands has been released by the police. On Monday, Shay Kang passed away at a residence in Rowley Regis.
Birmingham Council approves £300m cuts, 21% tax hike
The action was deemed "devastating for council employees and the entire city" by Unite. It follows last year's effective declaration of bankruptcy by the authority. The Birmingham City Council has approved a 21 percent increase in council tax over the next two years. Additionally, over fifty councillors supported £300 million in cuts during the same period.
Nikki Haley defeats Trump in first DC Republican primary
Nikki Haley is the first woman to secure a Republican primary victory after her triumph in Washington, DC. Late on Sunday evening, the former ambassador to the United Nations was proclaimed the victor. Although the triumph provides a marginal advantage for her campaign, former President Donald Trump maintains an enormous lead in the contest for the Republican nomination in the upcoming November presidential election.
Rihanna, Gates, Zuckerberg attend Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding gala
Images of some of the world's most renowned people celebrating at a pre-wedding gala hosted by Asia's richest man are awash on social media. The three-day event was hosted by Mukesh Ambani in honor of his son Anant, who is getting married to his fiance Radhika Merchant in July.