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Kenya drops $60 million graft case against Ruto's deputy
Kenya drops $60 million graft case against Ruto's deputy

A Kenyan court on Thursday dropped a $60 million corruption case against new President William Ruto's right-hand man Rigathi Gachagua. The deputy president was charged last year in the 7.3 billion shilling ($60 million) case on six counts including money laundering, fraudulent acquisition of public property, conflict of interest and conspiracy to defraud.

'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times

When President Vladimir Putin announced in February that Russian forces were entering Ukraine, a wave of shock washed over 22-year-old student Vasilina Kotova that turned quickly to despair and then depression. In the first nine months of the year, spending on drugs to cope with depression jumped 70 percent year-on-year, official figures show.

Brussels under pressure to tighten car pollution rules
Brussels under pressure to tighten car pollution rules

The European Commission on Thursday unveiled new proposals to tighten vehicle emissions standards, but immediately ran into fresh criticism that Brussels officials are too close to the car industry. On Thursday, the EU executive unveiled its proposed Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards to apply from 2025.