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Smith & Nephew was in talks to combine with J&J’s orthopaedics unit but refused to agree to former CEO leading combined business

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The UN was founded in 1945 on the belief that countries emerging from an apocalyptic global conflict could rebuild and find common ground. Eight decades later, that principle remains important, but as wars multiply and alliances shift, there are growing questions about the organisation’s ability to meet the demands of a fragile world. With its leadership mod

Five-term Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will not contest the next election.

A PDP chieftain, Alhaji Fasiu Bakene, has expressed confidence that Ladi Adebutu’s name will be restored to INEC’s list for the 2027 Ogun governorship poll Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-pdp-leader-confident-adebutu-will-make-ballot/

UK Conservative Party MP says the party does not condone former member's conduct, revealed in Al Jazeera investigation.

An opinion on using the Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership as a benchmark to assess the Tinubu administration’s performance and future possibilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/benchmarking-tinubu-administration-and-its-leadership-possibilities/

Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.

A former NZSAS commander questions the NZDF's ability to fight as Ron Mark demands change.

Political observers expect gradual renewal rather than an overhaul when PAP cadres elect their central executive committee on Sunday, with a mix of experience and fresh faces.

The late entry drafts on the Middle East nation’s mediation efforts as no other candidate has emerged as the favorite.

Pro-independence leaders have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European US and the French Pacific territory.

The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.

In her latest documentary, ‘Miss Representation: Rise Up,’ the filmmaker and First Partner of California argues that tech platforms and AI tools have been weaponized to silence women’s voices.

Governor flags drug menace; Venkaiah Naidu says programme promotes brotherhood beyond caste, religion and politics

As a precautionary measure, the police officials have kept YSRCP district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy, city in-charge Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy and leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy under house arrest

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will participate in the valedictory ceremony on Sunday

A car and two motorcycles were reportedly damaged, while another car was set ablaze in Nandalur mandal of Rajampeta constituency; Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, former Deputy Chief Minister S.B. Amzath Basha, district party president P. Ravindranath Reddy and former Mayor Paka Suresh taken into custody as a preventive measure

The grandson of convicted Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie says he reported his grandmother to authorities for forcing his younger siblings to starve. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-kenyan-cult-leaders-grandson-reported-grandmother-for-starving-siblings/

The legal notice follows a case registered against Sreena Devi Kunjamma based on a complaint lodged by K.P. Udayabhanu, alleging that she attempted to tarnish his public image and personal life through social media.

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British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby campaigns in Vancouver and Richmond Thursday after wrapping his swing through the vote-rich city of Surrey with a rally.

He challenges a Single Judge order that had earlier this month directed the registration of an FIR against him, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas

Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

Nationals MP Michelle Landry is expected to announce on Friday that she will retire from federal politics at the next election.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai , has paid tribute after the death of Maj Gen Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Mheiri. Sheikh Mohammed described Maj Gen Al Mheiri as “a loyal man” and praised his 50 years of service to the nation. “One of the dedicated leaders of Dubai Police and one of the most faithful who devoted his career to the Al Mak

Firebrand student leader has become face of the youth protest movement taking on Modi's Hindu majoritarian government.

Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.

A probe into trespass and disobedience of a government order transferred from local police stations to the Crime Branch

The INDIA bloc leaders were to brainstorm on charting out the roadmap of protests, review the preparations for the November 1 rally and discuss ways to corner the government over the 'vote chori' issue

After spending seven days in jail, Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been released following an order by a Special Executive Magistrate court in Delhi. The two leaders were detained after the October 13 protest at Jantar Mantar and had been held in judicial custody while police sought preventive action against them. The court e

APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, clarifies confusion over the party’s youth campaign leadership, stating his elevation to director was reversed. Read More: https://punchng.com/dayo-israel-clarifies-confusion-over-apc-youth-campaign-leadership/

A YSRCP candidate’s motorcycle is allegedly set on fire in Thottambedu mandal of Tirupati district

Parappil Balakrishnan, the accused, had previously contested as a BJP candidate in local body elections

The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.

Israel's security doctrine now rests on three pillars: breaking Iran, holding buffer zones beyond its borders and using force to deter enemies.

Mike Newman was questioned over his spending habits during his 28-month stint as a senior trade commissioner in Japan, with one executive rejecting a $211 bill for lunch.

The Destiny Church leader took to social media saying he had flown to Brisbane for a church conference and was detained by the border force.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lead...

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A day earlier, he had pleaded not guilty in Auckland to inciting racial disharmony.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pressed Northern Ireland ministers to agree a devolved budget, insisting the onus cannot always be on the UK government to resolve Stormont's financial problems.

Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.

AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by about 70 percent of websites.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lead...

Prominent Nigerians including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Ooni of Ife have mourned the passing of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, at 1 Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-ooni-others-mourn-afenifere-leader-fasoranti/

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lead...

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Naveen wants to create a situation like Bangladesh in the country to promote his own politics, alleges BJP

<p>President Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee to replace Stone, James O&rsquo;Neill, has yet to have a confirmation hearing in the Senate, leaving the future leadership of the NSF unclear</p>

Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.

The NZ First leader says he doesn't support National's position.

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.

Evidence leaders are desperate to put intelligence coordinator Dr Ntandazo Sifolo on the stand. They argue his testimony concerns classified reports on organised crime infiltration and can only be heard in total secrecy. Three media houses argue that less restrictive measures are possible and necessary.

As Netflix undergoes its biggest content leadership shake-up in years, co-CEO Ted Sarandos has a clear message: The streamer’s international strategy is working, it’s the U.S. slate that needs fixing. Speaking during Netflix’s third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, Sarandos defended the company’s content strategy as the appointment of former Disney executive P

Officials at Cornell University are disputing claims made by Jane Doe about how the school's leadership responded to her sexual assault allegations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

Convicted paedophile was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual offences against two women when they were children

International Test Center (ITC) menyelenggarakan ITC Leadership Conclave 2026 yang mempertemukan para pemimpin dari ...

<p>Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend</p><p></p><p>Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend.</p><p>Speaking during a visit to Qa