Ugandans view Mamdani’s NYC win as a ‘beacon of hope’ amid democratic struggle

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Ugandans react with joy after Kampala-born Mamdani’s victory during a trying time for democracy in east Africa

Ugandans reacted with joy and hope to the news that Kampala-born Zohran Mamdani had been elected mayor of New York City, amid a stormy democratic and rights environment in east Africa.

Mamdani, who was born in Uganda 34 years ago to a family of Indian origin, on Tuesday defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become the city’s first Muslim mayor and the first of south Asian heritage.

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How a flock of Canadian ostriches became a favorite MAHA cause – Politico

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  1. How a flock of Canadian ostriches became a favorite MAHA cause  Politico
  2. Canada pushes on with ‘complete depopulation’ plan to cull 400 ostriches  The Guardian
  3. Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court  BBC
  4. Canadian court dismisses farm’s attempt to save ostrich flock despite efforts by RFK Jr.  CNN
  5. Canada to kill 300 ostriches, despite RFK Jr.’s efforts  NewsNation
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Illegal tobacco burns $3.3bn hole in Australia’s tax revenue, crime agency says

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ACIC report says total impact of illicit trade on economy amounted to $4bn in a year amid debate over cigarette excise

The illegal tobacco market has left a $3.3bn hole in the federal government’s finances, with Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency warning organised crime’s dominance of the market is continuing to grow.

The Australian Taxation Office believes the illegal trade now accounts for one in five tobacco sales, which has led to reduced tax revenues despite the government’s excise on legal cigarettes reaching almost $30 for a pack of 20 sticks in September. The excise has increased almost eightfold since 2006, when it was $4.65.

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Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector – Euronews.com

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  1. Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector  Euronews.com
  2. Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia as battle for key city rages on  AP News
  3. Ukraine Says Drones Hit Petrochemical Plant in Russia’s Urals  Bloomberg.com
  4. Ukraine war latest: Special Forces drones hit oil depots, trains, logistic facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea  The Kyiv Independent
  5. Ukraine, Russia Trade Air Strikes Overnight On Key Infrastructure  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after public groping incident – Euronews.com

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  1. Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after public groping incident  Euronews.com
  2. Mexico’s President Sheinbaum takes legal action after groping incident  CNN
  3. Mexican women outraged by public sexual assault on their president  The Guardian
  4. Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street  BBC
  5. Sexual Assault of Mexico’s President Exposes Challenges of Her Equality Push  The New York Times
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