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Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s excise tax regime, urging the government to increase taxes on tobacco products, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages as part of efforts to curb the growing…
US President Donald Trump has said he has ordered an investigation into major energy companies, accusing them of “gouging” drivers by failing to cut fuel prices after wholesale oil costs fell in global markets. Trump wrote on social media that…
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate “high casualties and extensive damage” to the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles)…
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for “urgent needs” connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. The bulk of the funding – $67bn –…
Zimbabwe’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. Critics say the bill is a ruse for Mnangagwa to…
French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese rivals. Chinese makers have more than tripled their market…
The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in the 50-48 vote on Tuesday, marking a…
Iran’s football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says. Iran will be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before their…
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey was booed by England fans as he made his first appearance of…
United States President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Trump, 80, is yet to attend a game at the World Cup, but may still make an appearance before…