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McDonald handed contract extension as Australia coach
Andrew McDonald has been rewarded for his success as Australia coach with a contract extension which will keep him in…
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Assailants abduct, kill deputy mayor in Cameroon
The deputy mayor of a city in Cameroon’s English-speaking north hit by separatist violence has been killed after being abducted…
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Several bodies found in flood-hit areas of southeast Spain
An unspecified number of bodies have been found in areas hit by flash flooding in southeastern Spain, the leader of…
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TikTok Co-Founder Zhang Yiming Tops China’s Rich List with $49.3 Billion Fortune
Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, has topped the list of China’s richest people, according to the Hurun…
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200,000 people unsubscribed from Washington Post following decision not to endorse Kamala Harris
In the wake of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos’ decision to block The Washington Post from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris…
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Banjamin Netanyahu confirms ‘precise’ strikes on Iran’s missile production facilities as Iran contemplates response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that recent airstrikes had “hit hard” Iran’s defences and missile production capabilities.…
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US Election: Trump targets Harris in fiery speech at New York’s Madison Square Garden rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallied his Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters at an event in New York City,…
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UN Security Council to meet Monday over Israel’s strike on Iran
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Monday to discuss Israel’s attack on Iran, council president Switzerland said on Sunday.…
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Egypt proposes 2-day Gaza truce with small hostage-prisoner exchange
Egypt has proposed an initial two-day ceasefire in Gaza to exchange four Israeli hostages of Hamas for some Palestinian prisoners,…
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US Election: Michelle Obama joins Kamala Harris on campaign trail, urges Americans to guard against ‘dangers’ of Trump
In her first campaign trail appearance with Vice-President Kamala Harris, former First Lady Michelle Obama called on Americans to vote…
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LA prosecutor pushes for Menendez Brothers’ re-sentencing, calls for parole
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has suggested that Erik and Lyle Menendez be re-sentenced in connection with the…
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VP Shettima’s summit trip cancelled as foreign object damages plane windshield in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Summit has been…
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Joe Biden to apologise for abuse of native American children
President Joe Biden said Thursday he will issue a formal apology for the treatment of Native American children who were…
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Invasion of Ukraine violates international law, UN chief tells Putin
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his invasion of neighbouring Ukraine breached the United…
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France pledges €100 million in aid to Lebanon amid Israeli invasion
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced on Thursday, that France would provide €100 million in support of Lebanon, including aid…
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US urges Israel to boost humanitarian efforts in Gaza, warns of legal implications
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli leaders to significantly increase humanitarian aid to civilians in the besieged…
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Three ‘unexplained’ deaths discovered at elderly care home in UK
On Wednesday, October 23, police reported that three individuals have been found dead at the Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage,…
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Hezbollah launches rocket attacks on Israeli military bases amid renewed diplomatic efforts for ceasefire
Hezbollah announced early on Tuesday that it had launched volleys of rockets targeting two key Israeli bases near Tel Aviv…
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Israeli air strike kills four, including child, near southern Beirut hospital
Four people, including a child, have been killed in an Israeli air strike near the main government hospital in southern…
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Russian ride-hailing app Yango suspended in Togo after just four months
On Tuesday, October 22, Togo's Ministry of Road, Air, and Rail Transport announced the suspension of Yango, a ride-hailing platform…
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Hezbollah claims drone attack on Israeli PM’s residence
Hezbollah claimed responsibility Tuesday for a drone attack last week targeting the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and…
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PM Netanyahu’s residence targeted by drone in assassination attempt
A drone has been launched towards Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, central Israel, his office said…
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US probes unauthorised release of classified documents on Israel’s pans to strike Iran
The United States is investigating the unauthorised release of classified documents detailing Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to reports.…
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Kasim Shettima to represent President Tinubu At CHOGM 2024
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to represent President Bola Tinubu at the the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of…
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Russian missile strikes injure 17 in central Ukrainian city
Russian missile strikes on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih wounded 17 people, authorities said on Sunday, following an…
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‘Spirit of resistance reignited’: Hezbollah vows to intensify action post-Sinwar’s death
Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, announced on Friday that it is entering a new and intensified phase in its conflict…
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Report: 129 Million Nigerians living in poverty — World Bank
The World Bank has released the Nigeria Development Update report, stating that over 129 million Nigerians are currently trapped in…
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Meet Prabowo Subianto, the incoming president of Indonesia
The 73-year-old, Prabowo Subianto has undergone a remarkable transformation projecting a persona of a charismatic statesman during the campaign –…
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Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Sinwar’s killing
Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against…
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Joe Biden cancels additional $4.5bn in student debt, over 1 million public service workers benefit
US President Joe Biden on Thursday canceled another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers, bringing the number…
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Three US Presidents join Kennedy clan at Ethel Kennedy funeral
US presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among the esteemed guests to pay their respects Wednesday at…
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Report: TikTok deletes over 2.1 million violating videos in Nigeria
Popular social media app TikTok has deleted over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 due…
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VP Shettima heads to Sweden for talks on Tech, Innovation, and Business opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima, will depart Abuja for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with…
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Starlink gets a one-year license in Liberia to improve Internet access
On Friday, October 11, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announced that they have signed a one-year agreement with Starlink to…
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US Election: Barack Obama blasts ‘Crazy’ Trump in first rally for Kamala Harris
Former US President Barack Obama lashed out at “crazy” Donald Trump Thursday and urged voters to back Kamala Harris as…
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Elon Musk unveils vision for autonomous future with Robotaxi, Robovan
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has unveiled ambitious plans for Tesla’s transition from automaker to robotics manufacturer at a…
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State Visit: King Charles III, Camilla to host Qatar’s Emir in December
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to host Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for…
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Court rejects Binance executive’s fresh bail plea
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s…
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Badenoch, Jenrick secure final two spots in conservative leadership race
In an unexpected twist in the United Kingdom’s Conservative leadership contest, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have advanced to the…
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Joe Biden, Netanyahu hold talks as Israeli Defence Minister vows ‘deadly, precise and surprising’ response to Iran attack
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has vowed a “deadly, precise and surprising” response to Iran’s missile attack last week, which…
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