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- 1Sudan's war is teaching society to govern without the stateβHow the war in Sudan is teaching society to govern without the state
Sudan's ongoing war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, has collapsed state institutions across large parts of the country. In the vacuum, community groups, mutual aid networks and local committees have taken over essential functions, from running emergency rooms and food distribution to brokering local peace deals. A report by Waging Nonviolence examines how Sudanese civil society is keeping life functioning where the government cannot or will not, offering a striking example of self-organised governance in wartime.
- 2Andy Burnham pledges to scrap state pension triple lockβBREAKING: Andy Burnham has pledged to scrap the state pension triple lock after the next election "From April 2030, we w
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said the state pension triple lock should be scrapped after the next election. From April 2030, the pension would instead rise every year by at least prices or 2.5%, whichever is higher. The pledge is drawing attention because the triple lock is politically sensitive and affects millions of pensioners.
- 3Sudan's foreign minister calls for end to foreign interference in warβSudan FM urges end to foreign interference to stop war
Sudan's foreign minister has urged foreign powers to halt interference in the country, arguing that outside involvement is prolonging the war that has devastated Sudan since fighting erupted between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. He called on external actors to stop backing rival sides so a peaceful resolution can be reached.
- 4Over 500 killed in clashes between SPLM-N and Otoro tribe in Sudan's Nuba MountainsβClashes between SPLM-N and Otoro tribe kill over 500 in Sudanβs Nuba Mountains, leader says
Fighting between the SPLM-N rebel movement and the Otoro tribe in Sudan's Nuba Mountains has left more than 500 people dead, according to a leader speaking to Sudan Tribune. The reported death toll makes the clashes among the deadliest recent incidents of communal and armed violence in the region, which has been destabilised since war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. Figures from involved parties are difficult to verify independently given limited access to the area.
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Records show the New York Cubans defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on April 27, 1941. The result comes from MLB's historical game archive, which lists the final score and date for the matchup between the Negro league club and the American League team. Interest in such games has grown as Major League Baseball works to incorporate Negro leagues statistics into its official record books.