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North Korea's state media silent on Kim Jong-un's birthday amid party congress push
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North Korea's state media made no mention of leader Kim Jong-un's birthday on January 8, instead emphasizing preparations for the upcoming party congress. The Rodong Sinmun urged officials to heighten discipline and loyalty, signaling a critical period ahead of the ninth congress expected in early 2026. Separately, a party magazine has highlighted the need for designating a successor, fueling speculation about Kim's daughter Ju-ae.
TVLine has published a guide to 15 TV shows for fans of HBO's Industry after its fourth season concluded. The series, described as a harsh immersion into London's financial world, will return for a fifth and final season. Recommendations feature dramas centered on finance, power struggles and corporate intrigue.
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Journalist Gabriel Sherman discusses his book 'Bonfire of the Murdochs' on Slate’s Political Gabfest, revealing how Rupert Murdoch pitted his children against each other. The discussion highlights family rifts during the 2011 phone-hacking scandal and concerns over successor Lachlan's leadership. Sherman predicts Lachlan may sell the company after Rupert's death.
The vacancy at Brazil's Court of Accounts left by Aroldo Cedraz in February has sparked an intense political dispute. Elmar Nascimento leveraged Ciro Nogueira's birthday party to seek support, while PT's Odair Cunha gains momentum with Hugo Motta's backing. Concerns arise amid investigations involving one of the candidates.
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Finance Minister John Mbadi has claimed he is ready to take leadership of the Luo community following Raila Odinga's death. He says he deserves to be the community's main political spokesperson, though no one can fully follow Odinga's footsteps. The statement was made at an event in Kisumu.