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Guyana Is World’s Most Booming Economy — And Is Set to Grow 38% This Year (www.bloomberg.com)

Guyana’s economy will expand 38% this year as a wave of oil wealth transforms the South American nation, the International Monetary Fund said Monday....

Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners' (www.bbc.com)

South African vigilante group Operation Dudula has become notorious for raiding businesses belonging to foreign nationals and forcing shops to close. BBC Africa Eye has gained rare access to members of the country's most-prominent anti-migrant street movement.

Japan says one in 10 residents are aged 80 or above as nation turns gray (edition.cnn.com)

Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities as fighter jets cross median line (www.theguardian.com)

Taiwan’s defence ministry has urged China to stop “destructive, unilateral action” after reporting a sharp rise in Chinese military activities near the island, warning such behaviour could lead to an increase in tensions....

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment (apnews.com)

China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....

The Global South is the epicenter of poor air quality, which suffocates and kills the most vulnerable (english.elpais.com)

Migrant march for permanent residency fills downtown streets Sunday (www.cbc.ca)

“‘Without status you can’t do anything in this country,’ said one undocumented migrant”...

People aged 80 and over top 10% of Japan's population for 1st time (english.kyodonews.net)

Ukraine Defence Forces confirm liberation of Klishchiivka (www.pravda.com.ua)

After castigating video games during riots, France's Macron backpedals and showers them with praise (apnews.com)

Dutch Defense Ministry employee arrested for selling airplane parts to Russia (nltimes.nl)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gifted bulletproof vest and drones as he leaves Russia (www.yahoo.com)

Global inflation fears as oil price rises towards $100 a barrel (www.theguardian.com)

Nearly 7,000 migrants arrive on Italy's southern island of Lampedusa within 24hours (www.africanews.com)

Arson attacks at schools in Belgium are believed to be connected to a controversial sex ed program (apnews.com)

Kenyan senator and period poverty activist Gloria Orwoba: ‘Some girls exchange sex for pads’ (english.elpais.com)

Weighing Passengers To Become Standard For Bangkok Airways (www.buriramtimes.com)

U.S. mulls support for Japan scallop business hit by China import ban (japantoday.com)

Tories and Local Governments Refuse To Approve More Homes (www.stoppopulationdecline.org)

How Germany’s Extreme Right Seized on the Martial Arts Scene (www.nytimes.com)

Margot Robbie Shows Solidarity with Writers Guild (lemmy.world)

Margot Robbie proved she can make even the most casual look runway-ready as she took to the streets during Wednesday’s SAG-AFTRA rally. The Barbie star, 33, was a vision in an oversized white tee, putting her own stylish spin on the protest uniform. With her signature blonde locks flowing freely and chic sunnies shielding her...

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