Ukraine’s former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally nominated Yevhen Khmara as his permanent successor, effectively closing the door on Fedorov’s return to government. In a video entitled “Address of Mykhailo Fedorov to the People of Ukraine,” released a month after his dismissal sparked nationwide protests, Fedorov said Ukraine should find a way to restore elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion. “We must not let Putin decide when Ukrainians can choose their government,” he said. “Democracy is not a peacetime luxury. Democracy is part of what we are…

Lusaka, Zambia – Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia’s president after defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than one million votes, but his victory comes amid opposition concerns over the conduct of the election and questions about the country’s political direction.The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) declared Hichilema…

Bogota, Colombia – One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked western Colombia, rescue efforts continue despite the razor-thin chances of survival.The disaster response, however, is entering a new phase as rescue teams wind down operations and aid organisations begin focusing on housing those made homeless by the earthquake and…

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The collapse of the regional sports network model has spurred significant changes in local media rights.Leagues like Major League Baseball have completely taken over production and distribution for select teams that have lost their RSN home. Other franchises have launched their own subscription streaming services for fans to watch local…

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