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British actor Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed in a brief statement issued on Thursday through a public relations company. “ Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia ,” the statement did not identify the hospital where he died.  Gambon was born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 19, 1940. He began his acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in television shows such as Z-Cars and The Avengers. In 1967, he made his film debut in Ulysses. The father of two Fergus and Michael Jr. went on to appear in a number of other films, including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Gosford Park (2001), and The King's Speech (2010). However, he is best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. He played the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the last six films of t...

Taiwan on September 28, 2023, unveiled its first domestically built submarine, the Narwhal , in a significant milestone for the island's defense capabilities. The launch comes amid heightened tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under its control.  The Narwhal is a diesel-electric submarine that is 70 meters long and can displace up to 3,000 tons. It is armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, and it can carry up to 20 crew members. The submarine is expected to be commissioned into the Taiwanese navy in 2024.  The unveiling of the Narwhal is a major achievement for Taiwan's defense industry. It is also a significant step forward in Taiwan's efforts to develop its own indigenous defense capabilities. The Narwhal is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is a sign that Taiwan is serious about developing its own indigenous defense capabilities. This is important because Taiwan cannot rely on other cou...

The military junta in Burkina Faso has taken the decision to suspend the distribution of the French news magazine Jeune Afrique due to the publication of articles that have been deemed "untruthful" and have reported on tension and discontent within the country's armed forces. This suspension represents the latest development in a series of actions taken against French media since the West African nation came under military rule last year. The statement issued by the government accuses Jeune Afrique of attempting to discredit the armed forces and manipulating information in order to "spread chaos", citing two articles published within the past four days. According to an official statement, the "transitional government" has made the responsible decision to suspend all distribution of Jeune Afrique media in Burkina Faso until further notice, effective from Monday, September 25. The government specifically points to a recent article titled "Tensions p...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested the United Nations (UN) to withdraw its troops, citing their failure to adequately protect civilians. This request follows years of criticism directed towards the UN's peacekeeping mission in the country, known as MONUSCO, for its inability to effectively curb violence and safeguard the civilian population. UN Troops While acknowledging the DRC's request, a senior UN official has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the withdrawal of MONUSCO does not create security vacuums that could potentially jeopardize the protection of civilians. The UN has been actively engaged in a gradual withdrawal process from the DRC, but it is crucial that this process is carried out responsibly and in accordance with the prevailing conditions on the ground. President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC has also expressed his desire for the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers this year, citing their perceived inability to effectively address the...

N apoli striker Victor Osimhen is currently contemplating legal action against his own club following the posting and subsequent deletion of a video on the official TikTok account of the Serie A side. The video in question depicted Osimhen missing a penalty against Bologna, accompanied by a sped-up voiceover. Despite Osimhen's significant contributions to Napoli, having scored 31 goals across all competitions, he found himself the subject of an unusual video that was later removed from the club's TikTok account. Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, released a statement on Tuesday evening addressing the incident, expressing that the video had caused "severe harm to the player" and asserting their right to pursue legal recourse. The video has been widely criticized as distasteful and offensive, with suggestions that it may negatively impact Osimhen's potential transfer fee. Victor Osimhen In a tweet, Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, stated, "The events th...

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, has been sued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states for overcharging sellers and abusing its market power to stifle competition.  The lawsuit, filed on May 2, 2023, alleges that Amazon has used its dominance in the e-commerce market to force sellers to pay higher fees and accept lower prices for their products. Amazon has also been accused of using its own private label products to compete unfairly with sellers on its marketplace.  The FTC and the states allege that Amazon's practices have harmed consumers by leading to higher prices and less choice. They are seeking a permanent injunction to bar Amazon from engaging in these practices and to force the company to disgorge any profits it has made as a result of its alleged wrongdoing. Amazon is by far the largest e-commerce retailer in the United States. In 2022, Amazon accounted for nearly 41% of all online retail sales in the U.S. This market dominance gives Am...