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492TechnologyTwitter begins mass removal of legacy blue ticks
Owner Elon Musk, who has seen his $44 billion investment in the site shrivel, earlier pledged to get rid of what he...
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2.5KFootballMan United crash out of Europa League after Sevilla defeat
The record six-time Europa league winners thoroughly outplayed Erik ten Hag's side, who repeatedly shot themselves in the foot again, having scored...
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885AfricaMore than 150 civilians killed in DR Congo in two weeks
The province and its southern neighbour of North Kivu have been wracked by increasing violence between several militia groups in the mineral-rich...
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949AfricaInvisible hands of foreign players cited in Sudan Clash
According to Clement Deshayes, a Sudan specialist at Paris's Sorbonne University, "the presence of Egyptian soldiers in Merowe seems to have been...
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694AfricaSuspected jihadists kill 42 in Burkina Faso
The army said the death toll was 40 with eight soldiers and 32 defence volunteers, adding that "at least 50 terrorists" were...
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761CrimeFour dead, 28 injured in Alabama birthday party shooting
Witnesses said the shooting occurred at a 16th birthday party at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in downtown Dadeville. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of...
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924AfricaFighting rages in Sudan as death toll climbs to 97
The violence has forced terrified Sudanese civilians to shelter in their homes with fears of a prolonged conflict that could plunge the...
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965Premier LeagueSaka penalty miss proves costly for Arsenal in West Ham draw
But just seven days after squandering a 2-0 advantage in their 2-2 draw at Liverpool, the Gunners again cracked under the pressure...
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729Premier LeagueHaaland equals Premier League goals record as Man City close on Arsenal
The Norwegian striker bagged a brace to moved within two of the all-time Premier League record of 34 goals in a campaign...
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931Africa
Saudi plane hit by gunfire in Sudan unrest
The Airbus A330 bound for Saudi Arabia "was exposed to gunfire damage... with guests and crew on board" ahead of its scheduled...
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728AfricaFighting rocks Sudan capital as regular army battles paramilitaries
The eruption of violence came after weeks of deepening tensions between military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his number two, paramilitary commander...
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552Premier LeagueBurnley secure promotion to the Premier League after Boro win
Burnley's victory also helped Sheffield United edge closer to a Premier League return as Middlesbrough remain in fourth.
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700Premier LeagueNewcastle jump to third with crucial Man Utd win, West Ham get boost
Newcastle's third successive league win and their first against United since 2019 took them above their fourth-placed opponents on goal difference.
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580KenyaRaila calls off anti-government protests, to meet Ruto over talks
The announcement came after President William Ruto urged the opposition to cancel their protest and participate in a bipartisan parliamentary committee to...
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859World NewsRussia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations
The Wall Street Journal said it was deeply concerned for Gershkovich’s safety and denied the claim from the FSB security service that...
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1.1KBig StoryUN, rights groups ask Museveni to reject Tough anti-gay bill
Museveni has consistently signalled he does not view the issue as a priority and would prefer to maintain good relations with Western...
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628FootballHaaland’s five-goal haul a warning to Man City’s Champions League rivals
Pep Guardiola admitted before Tuesday's last 16, second leg that his reign at City will be defined by either winning or failing...
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698AfricaSouth African taxman says President’s stolen dollars ‘undeclared’
Presdient Ramaphosa said the $580,000 he has said was payment for 20 buffalo bought by a Sudanese businessman three years ago
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1.5KNewsUS announces Shs18b bounty on ADF leader Seka Musa Baluku
The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million (about Shs18 billion) for information leading to the capture of...
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1.1KPremier LeagueMan Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
Liverpool, who lost against United at Old Trafford earlier this season, are in need of the points in their push to finish...
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1.2KAfricaNigeria awaits results after tight election
The commission has 14 days to officially announce results, but the online tally should be made available over the next few days.
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1.3KFootballMan Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
Erik ten Hag's side took control by half-time thanks to Casemiro's header and a Sven Botman own goal and held firm despite...
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920TechnologyMeta launches paid subscription for blue badges, here’s how much it will cost
Subscribers to Meta Verified will be able to verify their account on Facebook and Instagram by providing an official ID and getting...
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784AfricaAt least 73 migrants ‘presumed dead’ after in Lybia shipwreck
"At least 73 migrants are reported missing and presumed dead following a tragic shipwreck off the Libyan coast yesterday (Tuesday)," the UN's...
