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A New COVID Variant Has Emerged — It’s More Contagious: Here’s What to Watch For
A newly emerging COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected in the United States and is quickly gaining global…
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Police Nab Three Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicles in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has successfully arrested three suspected members of a notorious robbery gang that has been terrorizing…
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Indian Court Sentences Nigerian to Five Years for Illegal Entry
An Indian court has sentenced a 34-year-old Nigerian national, Godwin Chukwu, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for illegally entering…
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Burn Injuries Reported as Flamethrower Attack Targets Peaceful Rally in Boulder, Colorado
At least eight people suffered burn injuries on Sunday afternoon after a man attacked a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder,…
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Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Deadly Aid Distribution Incident
Gaza has escalated dramatically, with recent events highlighting the dire conditions faced by its residents. On Sunday, June 1, 2025,…
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Deadly Shooting in Spain Claims Lives of Two Scottish Tourists
Deadly shooting at a busy beachfront bar in southern Spain has left two Scottish men dead, sparking a full-scale investigation…
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Ukraine Tensions Rise as Russian Bridge Collapses Kill 7, Injure Dozens
Ukraine conflict intensifies tensions as tragedy strikes near its border—two bridge collapses in Russia kill seven and injure dozens. Moscow,…
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Floods Claim 30 Lives in India
At least 30 people have lost their lives in northeastern India following intense monsoon rains that have triggered flash floods…
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Disaster Averted as Petrol Tanker Carrying 45,000 Litres Crashes in Oyo
A major disaster was narrowly averted on Friday, May 30, 2025, when a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium…
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Ukraine Orders Evacuation of 11 Villages Near Russian Border
Ukraine, as officials have ordered the mandatory evacuation of 11 villages in the Sumy region following intensified Russian bombardments. The…
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Police Neutralize Three Suspected Kidnappers in Delta State
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have shot and killed three suspected kidnappers during a gun battle along the…
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Court Sentences 15 Foreign Nationals for Cyberterrorism and Online Fraud
Two judges of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander Owoeye, on Friday, convicted…
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Treasury Defends Fuel Levy Increase Decision
Treasury has come forward to justify the recent increase in the fuel levy, citing the need to maintain the real…
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Political parties criticise Tshwane budget over ratepayer burden
Political Parties Raise Alarm Over City of Tshwane’s Proposed 2025/26 Budget PRETORIA – The City of Tshwane’s 2025/26 budget is…
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Cholera Outbreak in Sudan’s Capital Claims 70 Lives in 48 Hours
Cholera Outbreak Escalates in War-Torn Khartoum, Deepening Humanitarian CrisisA devastating cholera outbreak has swept through Sudan’s war-ravaged capital, Khartoum, killing…
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Trump pledges to crack down on Chinese student visas
Trump has launched a renewed offensive on U.S. higher education and foreign student programs, vowing to “aggressively” revoke the visas…
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King Makes Headlines in Canada Following Trump Controversy
King Charles is set to make a historic appearance in Canada this week, becoming the first monarch in nearly 70…
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Record-Breaking Floods Leave Eastern Australia in Crisis
Record-breaking floods carved a destructive swathe through eastern Australia on Friday, inundating homes, sweeping away roads, and cutting off around…
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Pakistan School Bus Bombing Leaves Four Children Dead, Dozens Injured
A devastating Pakistan school bus bombing in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan has claimed the lives of at least four…
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Ramaphosa community struggles with poor sanitation, resorting to buckets and pit latrines.
Ramaphosa informal settlement in Vereeniging is facing a worsening sanitation crisis, as residents are now forced to resort to using…
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Trump Wants South Africa Back in Western Camp – Mbeki
JOHANNESBURG – As diplomatic eyes turn toward an important meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and former U.S. President Donald Trump,…
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Austria’s JJ Wins Eurovision 2025 with “Wasted Love”
In a spectacular culmination of music, emotion, and showmanship, Austria’s JJ captured the hearts of millions to win the 2025…
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Tragedy as Mexican Navy Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Killing Two and Injuring Nineteen
In a devastating maritime accident, a Mexican Navy ship, the training vessel Cuauhtémoc, collided with New York City’s iconic Brooklyn…
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Anthony Joshua Surpasses Harry Kane and Tyson Fury with €232m Net Worth
British-Nigerian boxing icon Anthony Joshua has officially out-earned England football captaAin Harry Kane and heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, according to…
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Bangladeshi women rally against gender-based violence
Bangladeshi women call on the interim government to stand against rising extremism and support key reforms aimed at combating gender-based…
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Army Eliminates Two Suspected Bandits in Plateau State Operation
Army, operating under the multi-agency security task force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has neutralized two suspected bandits during a strategic…
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Russia and Ukraine Engage in First Direct Russia Since 2022
Russia and Ukraine engaged in their first direct peace talks since 2022 on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic development as…
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UK PM Discusses Establishing Third-Country ‘Return Hubs’ for Migrants
The UK government is actively engaging in discussions with multiple countries to establish so-called “return hubs” aimed at managing failed…
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French Lawmakers Split Over Prime Minister’s Child Abuse Hearing
PARIS – French lawmakers were sharply divided on Thursday following a tense and politically charged parliamentary hearing involving Prime Minister…
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Trump urges Syria-Israel ties after lifting sanctions
Trump, in a bold and unexpected diplomatic maneuver, called on Syria’s new leadership to normalize relations with Israel. The announcement…
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Fuel price decrease still possible for June, despite recent uptick in oil prices
International oil prices have stabilised after a surge earlier this week, creating a mixed picture for the local fuel price…
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UK Government Announces Graduate Route Visa Reduction and Immigration Reforms
In a move that will have significant implications for international students and the broader immigration system, the UK government has…
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China and the U.S. Pause Tariffs: A Glimmer of Hope for Global Trade
In a significant development for international trade, Danish shipping giant Maersk has welcomed the recent China–U.S. agreement to suspend tariffs…
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Trump to slash pharmaceutical prices by 80%
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his campaign to reform the American healthcare system with a dramatic pledge to…
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UK to End International Recruitment of Care Workers in New Immigration Crackdown
The UK government has announced a major shift in its immigration policy, confirming that international recruitment for care workers will…
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Taliban arrests 14 people for playing music and singing .
Authorities in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan have arrested 14 people in the northern province of Takhar for playing musical instruments and singing—activities…
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UK Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions to Undermine Putin’s War Machine
The United Kingdom is preparing to roll out a new wave of sanctions targeting a fleet of Russian oil tankers…
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Bill Gates: “I have no intention of dying wealthy.
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates as disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200bn wealth, leaving only one per…
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US Supreme Court Allows Temporary Enforcement of Military Transgender Ban Amid Legal Battle
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his controversial ban on transgender individuals serving in…
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US, Yemen rebels agree ceasefire
The United States and Yemen’s Huthi rebels have reached a ceasefire agreement designed to de-escalate tensions and ensure the safety…
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UK Government Considers Visa Restrictions in Bid to Curb Asylum Claims
The UK government is preparing a new crackdown on immigration that could see tighter restrictions on visa applications from countries…
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Michelle Obama reflects on therapy, marriage, and embracing life at 60.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has opened up about her personal journey as she transitions into a new chapter of…
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US firm DoorDash to acquire UK’s Deliveroo in £2.9bn takeover deal.
Deliveroo, the UK-based food delivery app, has agreed to a £2.9 billion takeover by United States Sdelivery giant DoorDash. The…
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Donald Trump: US Approves $3.5bn Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia Ahead of Visit
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of six Gulf nations during his upcoming visit to…
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South Sudan: Seven Killed in Hospital and Market Bombing
At least seven people have been killed following a bombing attack on a hospital and market in South Sudan, raising…
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Eight Men Arrested in Two Separate UK Counter-Terrorism Operation
Eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, have been arrested in the United Kingdom following two unconnected counter-terrorism investigations carried out…
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UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Jailed for Enslaving Ugandan Woman in the UK
Lydia Mugambe, a United Nations judge and prominent Ugandan High Court justice, has been sentenced to six years and four…
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Nigerian Nurse Discovered Dead in UK Flat, Investigation Underway
The Nigerian and UK nursing communities are reeling from the sudden and tragic death of Nnena Miriam, a Nigerian nurse…
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Over 100 children fall ill in India after consuming meal containing dead snake.
In a deeply troubling incident in eastern India, over 100 school children reportedly fell ill after consuming a free school…
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Bestselling German Author Alexandra Fröhlich Found Murdered on Houseboat in Hamburg
Authorities in Hamburg have launched a homicide investigation following the death of Alexandra Fröhlich, a bestselling German novelist, whose body…
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