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Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that even the worst democracy is better than the best military regime because it offers citizens freedoms. Read More: https://punchng.com/osinbajo-worst-democracy-better-than-best-military-regime/

Indonesia is battling its worst wildfires in more than a decade, made worse by El Niño. Many were deliberately set to clear land for farming, including palm oil plantations. More than 12,000 schools across Indonesia have closed because of the toxic haze. Nathaniel Undas, a school principal and photographer, has been documenting the fires on social media.

South Australia tops the list of most business-friendly states, according to the Business Council of Australia.

In Nederland blokkeert concurrentiewaakhond ACM de overname van Unox en Zwan door vleesproducent Zwanenberg. Die laatste zou daarmee vrijwel de enige grote rook- en knakworstjesproducent van Nederland geworden zijn. "Onwenselijk", vindt ACM, "zeker in een tijd waarin er al zorgen zijn over hogere prijzen voor levensmiddelen."

Our insiders break down standout moments and answer the biggest questions from the first days of the NBA season.

De overname van Unox door Zwanenberg mag niet doorgaan, dat zegt de Autoriteit Consument en Markt (ACM). De toezichthouder heeft de vergunning voor de overname geweigerd na vervolgonderzoek naar de voorgenomen koop. Door de overname zou Zwanenberg ongeveer de enige grote aanbieder van rook- en knakworsten worden in Nederlandse supermarkten. Ook zou het een m

GMO Internet Group asked account holders to back up their data, turn off their computer and pull the plug connected to the computer before noon.

From cheddar to camembert, some of our favourite varieties of cheese harbour a surprising secret to better digestion.

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<p>Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule</p><p>As Israel prepares <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/theres-a-lot-of-racism-a-lot-of-hatred-far-right-gains-predicted-as-israel-heads-to-the-polls">to go to the polls</a>, Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome

How has our country ended up with perhaps the worst public access to the countryside in Europe? There’s none of the ‘right to roam’ you find elsewhere

Some are leaving the Ukrainian capital as Russia intensifies its campaign targeting the country’s energy infrastructure.

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The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.

Syan Olsen claimed she was a model resident. A NSW Supreme Court judge, her neighbours, and a five-year legal saga tell a very different story.

Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in Tuesday's Western Conference finals rematch.

Indonesian stocks suffered their steepest drop since the Asian financial crisis in 1998 after index provider MSCI warned the country risked being removed from its indexes.