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39+ min ago (157+ words) From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time. Asian Studies in Africa at the University of Pretoria. "I don't want them in our country. I'll be honest with you, OK. Somebody will say, "Oh, that's not politically correct.' I don't care. I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason " But the rise in anti-migrant sentiment, and its validation and promotion by those in positions of power, is not exclusive to Trump's increasingly insular America. Similar rhetoric and tactics are gaining ground elsewhere, revealing a global trend that extends far beyond the United States. Denmark is one such example. Xenophobia is also on the rise outside the Western world. It is a staple of policy and practice from Libya to South Africa, a reminder that…...

45+ min ago (1263+ words) Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game. After weeks of a politically charged build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw and amid the presence of United States President Donald Trump, the focus swiftly shifted to football as the fate of the participating teams was unveiled at the event in Washington DC. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum were all in attendance as the leaders of the three co-host nations as the US capital played host for the event at the Kennedy Center on Friday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded the US president the new FIFA Peace Prize , having been termed the favourite to receive it in the weeks since the award's announcement in November. However, for the 42 qualified teams, their officials and fans,…...

49+ min ago (1133+ words) The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance. A top-level vaccine panel in the United States government has voted to peel back guidance that newborn babies should receive a vaccine to shield against hepatitis B, a virus that can cause chronic liver problems. On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted eight to three to rescind the medical advice, which has helped make hepatitis B vaccines a routine part of post-natal care. Instead, ACIP approved new guidance that encourages parents who have no history of hepatitis B infection to speak with their healthcare provider about whether to administer the vaccine to their infants. It also continues to advise administering the vaccine for children of mothers who have hepatitis B. Medical experts and even pharmaceutical companies quickly denounced the change as dangerous,…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (1388+ words) Government document on US foreign policy priorities says Washington no longer needs to prioritise the Middle East. DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal: Leaders sign accord alongside US in Washington DC Washington, DC " A periodic document spelling out the United States's foreign policy and security has emphasised the need for US "preeminence" in the Western Hemisphere, reflecting President Donald Trump's push for regional dominance. The National Security Strategy (NNS), released on Friday, also called for balancing trade with China and deterring it from seizing Taiwan. But unlike the previous assessment, which was published during the Joe Biden presidency in 2022, the new NNS did not focus primarily on China or mark competition with Beijing as the top challenge for the US. Here are five key takeaways from the document. The US is seeking to "restore American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere" by reinforcing…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (509+ words) Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction. The European Union has slapped a 120 million euro ($140m) penalty on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching digital transparency rules, igniting a transatlantic clash over tech regulation. Brussels announced the fine on Friday in its first enforcement action under the Digital Services Act, legislation designed to rein in social media companies. The decision has deepened tensions with Washington, where officials accused Europe of targeting US businesses under the guise of protecting users. European regulators found X guilty of three violations after a two-year investigation. The platform's paid blue checkmark system, which Brussels said "deceives users" about account authenticity, drew a 45 million euro ($52.4m) penalty. X was fined another 35 million euros ($40.7m) for failing to maintain transparent advertising records that would help identify scams and fake political advertisements, while blocking…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (45+ words) These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia's war on Ukraine. These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia's war on Ukraine. By Lyndal Rowlands and News Agencies Here's where things stand on Saturday, December 6:...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (61+ words) US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Authorities arrest man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs at the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic parties in Washington, DC, the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection....

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (958+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino heaps praise on Donald Trump as critics ridicule a newly established peace award as "vulgar. Washington, DC " Players often face fines and bans from FIFA for displaying political messages, as the football governing body has long proclaimed a policy of political neutrality. But on Friday, the associations chief Gianni Infantino handed United States President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, further cementing his embrace of the Republican leader. Critics pointed out that the award came'less than 24 hours after the Trump administration carried out another deadly air strike in the Caribbean. Craig Mokhiber, a former United Nations official who has campaigned to suspend Israel from world football over its genocidal war in Gaza, called the award to Trump a "truly shameful development. Infantino has refused to take action against Israel, arguing that football "cannot solve geopolitical…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (600+ words) KYIV (AFP): Russian drones struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy, officials said, while long-range Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted a Russian port and an oil refinery as US peace efforts continued out of public view. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's meeting in Florida on Thursday with Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's lead negotiator, was "productive," according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The American and Ukrainian officials were due to brief their respective leaders on Friday and reconvene for further talks later in the day , the official added. The talks came after discussions between President Vladimir Putin and the US envoys at the Kremlin on Tuesday. Previous diplomatic attempts to break the deadlock have come to nothing and the nearly four-year…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (557+ words) WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has been named the first winner of the newly created Fifa peace prize, claiming "the world is a safer place now" as he received the award at the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president and one of Trump's closest sporting allies, presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected "in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world". "This is your prize, this is your peace prize," Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. "There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go." Fifa says the prize is for "individuals who help unite people in peace through…...