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Niger’s junta cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine

Niger Republic has announced that it is cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine “with immediate effect,” accusing Kyiv of supporting “terrorist groups.” This decision comes just two days after Mali took a...

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US to give $414m humanitarian aid to DR Congo

The US said on Wednesday it would provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 25 million people need such aid, nearly a quarter of the...

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Heirs of slave owners apologize to descendants of slaves at Jamaica’s annual...

Jamaica’s celebration of the Emancipation Day on August 1, 2024, took an emotional turn as some individuals and families rendered apologies to people whose ancestors were adversely affected by slavery....

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The math behind why Harris picked Walz and why she may regret it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hadn’t been in the top tier of potential running mates for Kamala Harris until the past few weeks. But his selection to join the vice president on the Democratic ticket...

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‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses congressional primary

Democratic congresswoman and “Squad” member Cori Bush has lost her primary race in Missouri, according to US media projections. Wesley Bell, a St Louis prosecutor, will instead be the party’s candidate...

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Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X ‘boycott’

Elon Musk’s X/Twitter is suing a group of advertisers and major companies, accusing them of unlawfully agreeing to “boycott” the site. It has filed a claim against the food giants Unilever and Mars,...

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Two dead and several trapped after hotel collapses in Germany

Two people have died and others remain trapped after a hotel collapsed in a village in the heart of western Germany’s Mosel wine-growing region. There were 14 people in the building in Kröv at the time...

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‘Harris’s no 2 taught in China’: Chinese internet reacts to Walz

Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick Tim Walz has drawn attention halfway across the world in China. Chinese social media users have been discussing how Mr. Walz spent a year teaching in the...

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Mali severs ties with Ukraine over claims of involvement in Wagner ambush

Mali has announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ukraine following comments from a Ukrainian military official suggesting Kyiv’s involvement in recent deadly conflicts near the Algerian border....

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Time to focus on league titles, not local cup – Former Man Utd legend to Ten Hag

Mikael Silvestre has asserted that Erik ten Hag needs to aim for more than just domestic cup victories after receiving a vote of confidence from the club’s owners. Despite leading Manchester United to...

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Onana has declared his plan to embrace “a lot of risks” as the club targets a...

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has declared his plan to embrace “a lot of risks” as the club targets a better 2024/25 season. After joining from Inter for £47.2m, Onana experienced a mixed...

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Real Madrid thump Chelsea 2-1 in U.S. tour preseason game

Real Madrid concluded their U.S. tour with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday night. Kylian Mbappé, who recently joined the team, and Jude...

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UEFA bans Spain’s Rodri, Alvaro Morata over Gibraltar chants

UEFA has imposed a one-match ban on Spain internationals Álvaro Morata and Rodri for chanting about a sovereignty claim over Gibraltar during the team’s European Championship title celebration. The...

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I don’t believe in a God who watched my brother die of leukaemia – Ibrahimovic

Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that his personal experiences have led him to question his belief in God. He recounted a harrowing period when his brother was fighting leukemia...

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PSG begins talks with Man Utd over transfer of Jadon Sancho

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is currently negotiating with Manchester United over the potential transfer of Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports. Sancho, who rejoined Manchester United for the preseason...

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“I’m back”! – Nico Williams to stay at Athletic Bilbao amid Barca, PSG interests

Spain international Nico Williams, of Ghanaian heritage, is expected to remain with Athletic Bilbao despite significant interest from top clubs like Barcelona. Barcelona has been actively pursuing...

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PARIS OLYMPICS BRONZE MEDALIST MUZALA IN CHINESE WINDFALL AS HE RECEIVES MORE...

PARIS OLYMPICS BRONZE MEDALIST MUZALA IN CHINESE WINDFALL AS HE RECEIVES MORE THAN K 390,000 August 7th, 2024 LUSAKA – The Zambia Chinese Association has pledged to give more than K390,000 to 2024...

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Lungu’s exaggerated narratives of JJ’s sickness, whilst planning his escape,...

Former Zambian President Accused of Aiding Criminal Suspect’s Escape Wilhelmia Van de Merwe/@kimberlynewshour   ackground and Initial Accusation Zambia has been abuzz with the news of the escape of a...

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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CONGRATULATES MUZALA SAMUKONGA

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CONGRATULATES MUZALA SAMUKONGA; We extend our warmest and most profound congratulations to our compatriot, Muzala Samukonga, on his outstanding achievement of winning the...

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Zambian churches must pay performance rights: A call to support gospel artists

Zambian churches must pay performance rights: A call to support gospel artists THE recent funeral of Matthews Ngosa, a celebrated gospel artist, has reignited a crucial discussion on the financial...

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