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Mauritius lifts social media ban following outcry from civil rights groups

Written by on 2 November 2024

Mauritius has lifted the social media restrictions it imposed earlier this week, just 24 hours after implementing the ban, citing “cyber-terrorism risks.” The island nation’s decision to cut off social media access initially stirred widespread opposition from civil society groups, businesses, and individuals who argued it would “stifle democratic processes” and harm the economy. READ […]

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Messi counting the days until the World Cup

Written by on 7 October 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is counting the days until the World Cup and believes his team have a good chance of winning the tournament. Messi, who will be playing his fifth World Cup in Qatar, told Star+ he is feeling nervous ahead of the tournament but is in positive mood. Argentina will arrive […]

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Britain’s Murray not expected to play in Davis Cup

Written by on 14 September 2022

Britain’s Andy Murray during his second round match against Japan’s Taro Daniel Andy Murray said he feels really good physically but does not expect to play in Britain’s Davis Cup Finals campaign amid stiff competition in the squad. Britain’s team features Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans, both of whom are in the top 25, as […]

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Queen’s funeral set to knock UK economy after rebound

Written by on 12 September 2022

Time off work for millions of Britons next Monday means the economy will have had two more public holidays than usual in 2022 The UK’s recession-threatened economy rebounded in July, data showed Monday but is set to receive a further hit from a public holiday marking next week’s funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. British gross […]

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