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The Orlando Police Pension Fund filed suit in Delaware Chancery Court on Thursday.
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State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka as strike halts country
Emergency powers allow deployment of troops to maintain law and order in addition to the police force.
Posters in Moscow accuse famous Swedes of backing Nazism
Russian posters accuse some of the 20th century's most famous Swedes of supporting Nazism.
Pentagon denies helping Ukraine sink Russian ship Moskva
The sinking of Russia's flagship Moskva missile cruiser last month was a high-profile failure for its military.
UN warns Africa faces ‘unprecedented’ crisis due to Ukraine war
Rising prices and the slowdown in economic growth are putting millions of households at risk across the continent.
As El Salvador’s arrest wave continues, families live in worry
Relatives of people arrested in government's crackdown on gangs say they have little to no information about loved ones.
Nvidia pays $5.5m SEC fine over crypto-mining disclosures
The chipmaker did not adequately disclose revenue from crypto mining, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said.
Israel set to approve 4,000 settler units in occupied West Bank
If approved, it would be the biggest advancement of illegal settlement plans since US President Joe Biden took office.
At least 8 dead after explosion rocks hotel in downtown Havana
Cuban president's office says preliminary investigation indicates blast at Hotel Saratoga was caused by gas leak.
Brazil sets another Amazon deforestation record, prompting alarm
Environmentalists say Amazon loss in April, equivalent to 1,400 football fields, is very high for this time of year.
US sanctions North Korean cryptocurrency mixer Blender
The sanctions, imposed by the United States Treasury Department, are the first ever on a digital asset mixing service.
Europe a key global hub for billion-dollar cocaine market: Report
An estimated 14 million adults in the EU aged 15 to 65 have tried cocaine, and sales of the drug hit $11.1bn in 2020.
Evacuations resume from besieged plant in Mariupol
Dozens of civilians evacuated from Azovstal plant hours after Russia was accused of violating a ceasefire.
Nigeria’s central bank chief to run for presidency in 2023
There's been a multitude of interest from heavyweights and has-beens to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president.
South Africa launches world’s biggest hydrogen-fuelled truck
A number of countries have pledged $8.5bn and technical assistance to help South Africa become a low-carbon economy.
UK pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog
The Digital Markets Unit is aimed at giving consumers more choice online.
US stocks fall as jobs data adds to rate hike jitters
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep a firm grip on monetary policy amid a still tight labour market.
Why is Ukraine trying to cancel Russian culture?
Ukraine has ramped up its de-Russification efforts, but figures like Tolstoy and Pushkin were also targeted by Russia.
China makes second largest incursion into Taiwan air defence zone
Eighteen aircraft, including fighters and bombers, entered Taiwan's air defence zone, prompting the scrambling of jets.
Saudi-led coalition sends dozens of freed prisoners to Yemen
Coalition says 108 detainees were flown on Friday from Saudi Arabia to the southern Yemeni city of Aden.