Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election faces controversy as four prominent opposition figures, including Tidjane Thiam and ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, are excluded from the final electoral list. Thiam's nationality is under question, while Gbagbo and others are barred due to past convictions. The electoral commission insists on respecting court decisions, while the opposition alleges a lack of democracy. With 8.
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Vladimir Motin, a Russian captain, denied manslaughter in a UK court. This relates to the death of Mark Angelo Pernia after a cargo ship collision. The incident occurred in the North Sea involving the Solong and MV Stena Immaculate. The collision resulted in a fire and the release of plastic nurdles. Rescue efforts saved 36 people.
Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, urging the public to contact their representatives and "kill the bill." He argues the bill will massively increase the national debt, sharing concerns over rising national debt and government spending. Musk's opposition comes after his recent departure from the administration, marking his first public disagreement with Trump.
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