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WASHINGTON — Young voters who have been critical to Democratic successes in recent elections showed signs in November’s midterms that their enthusiasm may be waning, a potential warning sign for a party that will need their strong backing heading into the 2024 presidential race. Voters under 30 went 53% for Democratic House candidates compared with only 41% for Republican candidates nationwide, according …

The “unmitigated tragedy” of a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub prompted “irresponsible” press coverage that wrongly scapegoated religious communities for their stands on sexual morality and identity, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has said. “This type of irresponsible commentary is increasingly common,” he said, summarizing the assumption as “You don’t accept what I believe, therefore you …

The UK is “sleepwalking” into a food supply crisis and the government must step in to help farmers, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned. Yields of tomatoes and other crops will likely slump to record lows this year, it said, with potential supply problems ahead as already seen with eggs. IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Soaring fuel, fertiliser and feed …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of those unions that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages. It is a relief for hundreds of …

Former Guatemala President Otto Perez and his vice president, Roxana Baldetti, have been sentenced to 16 years in prison each for corruption. According to Reuters, a Guatemalan court on Wednesday sentenced the duo in a graft case years after corruption revelations forced the two out of office early and into prison. Messrs Perez and Baldetti were found guilty of illicit association and …

Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community, one of its closest and most important allies, are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States. Major Jewish American organizations, traditionally a bedrock of support for Israel, have expressed alarm over the far-right character of the presumptive government …

Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki of Edo State has stated his goal to ensure that all artefacts that are physically returned to Benin are properly looked after, to create opportunities, as well as an inspiration for the people of Edo state and Nigeria. The Governor made this remark during the signing ceremony of the return of 72 Bronze artefacts by Horniman …

A small museum in south-east London has begun the official process of returning looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria. The Horniman Museum, which houses a collection of 72 treasured items that were taken by force from Benin City in 1897, officially handed over ownership of the artefacts to the Nigerian government on Monday. The Horniman described returning the looted objects as …

*Nigeria’s High Commissioner in Canada gets accolades from Nigerians, Canadians alike *10-year passport option now in UK, USA, coming to Canada Although a few do damage to the reputation of the country, the vast majority of Nigerians abroad are honest, hardworking and straightforward people who are making positive impact all over, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN). Prof. Osinbajo …

Japanese automaker Nissan will sell its Russian assets — including a factory in Saint Petersburg — to the Russian government, the ministry of industry and trade in Moscow said on Tuesday. The announcement comes after Nissan suspended production at the plant in Russia’s second city in March, shortly after Moscow sent troops to Ukraine. “Nissan’s executive committee approved the sale …