Political corruption
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has refused to step down, despite growing calls from protesters, security forces, and the international community to end his tenure. The protests, which began over two weeks ago, were initially sparked by the government's failure to deliver basic services such as electricity and
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Madagascar's political crisis deepened on Sunday as the army unit CAPSAT declared it would "refuse orders to shoot" on demonstrators and installed a new military chief, General Demosthene Pikulas, in a move opposing President Andry Rajoelina's government. The protests, which started over two weeks
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Thousands of protesters, many of whom are young, gathered in the capital city of Antananarivo, demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina. The demonstrations, which were sparked by anger over power and water shortages, have become a broader antigovernment campaign. Amidst the chaos, some groups of Madagascan soldiers have defied
Political protest
Thousands of people have been taking to the streets in Madagascar, demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina over his government's failure to deliver basic services. The protests, led by a group known as "Gen Z", have been met with force by security forces, resulting in
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Thousands of supporters of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay had gathered at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, when a stampede broke out, leaving at least 38 people dead, including 16 women and 10 children. The disaster is one of the worst stampedes in Tamil Nadu in decades. The
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A devastating stampede broke out during a rally for popular Indian actor and politician Vijay in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 people, including 8 children, and injuring 40 others. The victims were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, while the
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A devastating stampede occurred at a political rally of actor-turned-politician Vijay in Kurur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the loss of 39 lives and injuring 51 others. The tragedy unfolded when a sudden surge of the crowd occurred, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos. Eyewitnesses reported that the crowd
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India witnessed a series of deadly stampedes in 2025, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries across various religious gatherings, festivals, and political rallies. These incidents were compounded by massive crowds converging with little room for control or safety, leaving dozens of families bereaved and officials scrambling for answers. The
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The Vijay Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has filed a petition in the Madras High Court alleging a political conspiracy behind the Karur stampede that killed 39 people during the party's rally on September 27. The petition, filed by joint general secretary CTR Nirmal
Libel and slander
A federal judge in Florida has dealt a blow to President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, dismissing the case with a stern warning against the use of overly long and burdensome language in court filings. According to the ruling, Trump has 28 days to
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Hundreds of Secret Service officers have been deployed to secure the highly anticipated memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which features a speaker lineup rivaling that of a state funeral and President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and five members of the Cabinet. The event has drawn a
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President Donald Trump and thousands of others gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, the founder and former leader of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth movement. The ceremony was a mix of religious worship and political rally, with speakers vowing to carry
