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E.Guinea's ruler to run for sixth term
E.Guinea's ruler to run for sixth term

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron fist for more than 43 years, will seek a sixth term in November, the vice president said Friday. It was his son, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, nicknamed "Teodorin", who made the announcement.

Italy's Meloni heads south in final vote push
Italy's Meloni heads south in final vote push

Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni closed her campaign for weekend elections in Naples Friday amid speculation her long-forecast victory may be marred by a shift in support in the south. "I'm a patriot... we are a party of the south, as well as of the nation," Meloni declared, vowing to work to help a region that has long suffered higher unemployment and poverty than elsewhere.

Europe faces dilemma on Russians fleeing Putin's draft
Europe faces dilemma on Russians fleeing Putin's draft

The European Union is facing a tough balancing act over how to deal with Russians fleeing military mobilisation, as some countries look to block entry and others offer possible refuge. "Many Russians who now flee Russia because of mobilisation were fine with killing Ukrainians.

Apple Music to sponsor Super Bowl half-time show
Apple Music to sponsor Super Bowl half-time show

Apple Music is to replace Pepsi as the title sponsor of the Super Bowl's prestigious half-time show, the NFL announced on Friday. Apple Music's sponsorship of the Super Bowl half-time show will start in 2023, when the NFL's championship game is staged in Glendale, Arizona on February 12.