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CAVB anticipates record participation at Africa Championship in Morocco
Ghana News Agency
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June 20, 2025
Accra, June 20, GNA – The 2025 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championship is set to see a record participation, as over 25 African countries have confirmed participation. At a press conference held on Friday, in Rabat, Morocco, the President of...
Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%
BBC
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Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Simon JonesBBC News, South East Reporting fromDunkirk, France ShareSave Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of this year by crossing the English Channel in small boats - up 48% on the first six...
Rabies hotspots: Where you're most likely to be infected with deadly disease
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
A Briton has died from rabies after being bitten by a stray dog in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency said. Here are the areas where the disease is most prevalent A British holidaymaker has tragically succumbed to rabies following a stray dog...
“I’m Hoping For the Best” – Arokodare Savours Super Eagles Rise, Eyes Brighter Future
Complete Sports
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July 2, 2025
Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare says his journey with the national team has been “amazing”, and he is determined to keep shining for Nigeria after netting his first international goal, Completesports.com reports. The 24-year-old...
Record-breaking 20,000 small boat migrants reach Britain this year, as scores queue up in France to cross the Channel
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
More than 20,000 small boat migrants have reached Britain since the start of the year, in a damning indictment of Labour’s record on controlling our borders. Nearly 900 migrants arrived in Dover yesterday from northern France, followed by hundreds...
Global airline CEOs set to take stage at WAF 2025
Travel Daily Media
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July 1, 2025
World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation tech event, has unveiled its headline speaker line-up for 2025, featuring top executives from some of the world’s most influential airlines and airports. Taking place from 7-9 October at...
Rabies hotspots map reveals where you're most likely to be struck down with deadly disease
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 19, 2025
Many Brits will be eagerly anticipating their summer holiday. The beach towels will be packed and the airport taxi will be booked - but it is important to keep in mind the risks of heading abroad, particularly regarding your health. Certain...
U.S.-Africa business summit yields record $2.5 billion in deals
Ghana News Agency
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July 2, 2025
By James Amoh Junior Accra, July 2, GNA – The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22 to 25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, concluded with an unprecedented $2.5 billion worth of trade and investment deals, reinforcing a shift in U.S....
KALW Almanac - Tuesday July 1, 2025
KALW - California
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Today is Tuesday, the 1st of July of 2025, July 1 is the 182nd day of the year 183 days remain until the end of the year. 83 days until autumn begins Sunrise at 5:51:51 am and sunset will be at 8:35:46 pm. Today we will have 14 hours and 43...
Unearth Dinosaur Fossils On Global Digs With Dinosaur Trips
Forbes
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The skeleton of the Patagotitan Mayorum dinosaur on view in Argentina's Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum. Dinosaur Trips High on a ridge near Lanzhou in central China, we had been chipping away for two days to unearth what our team leader,...
Mary Richardson: Exploring the beauty of our planet
The American Press - Louisiana
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June 27, 2025
Mary Richardson: Exploring the beauty of our planet Published 7:21 am Friday, June 27, 2025 1/5 Swipe or click to see more Oslo, Norway (Mary Richardson / Special to the American Press) 2/5 Swipe or click to see more Lisbon, Portugal (Mary...
Africa’s Mpox crisis intensifies as WHO renews global public health emergency
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to the global community. Mpox (formerly monkeypox), remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern...
Africa Moves Toward Financial Independence with Launch of PAPSSCARD in Abuja
Arise News
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July 1, 2025
The continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, PAPSSCARD was launched on Monday in Abuja, marking a significant step towards financial independence. The new card was unveiled last week at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja. The...
The End of Fireworks? Most Cities Replace Explosions with Silent Drones
TFPP Wire
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July 1, 2025
Several U.S. cities are replacing traditional fireworks with high-tech drone shows this Independence Day, citing safety, pollution, and community concerns. Key Facts: Lincoln City (OR), Redwood City (CA), Waynesboro (VA), and Pasadena (CA) are...
Momentum for Gaza Ceasefire Builds
The Dispatch
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July 2, 2025
On Tuesday, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, one of Netanyahu’s top aides, visited the White House to meet with U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Dermer was reportedly presented with plans for a 60-day truce...
In Major Feat for Continent, First Pan-African Card Scheme, PAPSSCARD Launched
This Day
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July 1, 2025
•Afreximbank’s initiative to lower transaction fees across borders, boost intra-Africa trade, others James Emejo in Abuja The continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, PAPSSCARD was launched yesterday in Abuja, marking a significant step towards...
Global airline CEOs set to take stage at World Aviation Festival 2025
Breaking Travel News
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July 1, 2025
World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation tech event, has today unveiled its headline speaker line-up for 2025, featuring top executives from some of the world’s most influential airlines and airports. Taking place from 7-9...
Drones can be key to safe transport of blood and its components: ICMR study
ETHealthworld.com
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi: The integrity of blood components and parameters do not get compromised, and blood can be transported safely by drones, particularly in far-flung areas and difficult terrains, an ICMR study has found. The feasibility study to evaluate...
Migrant whose daughter, two, nearly drowned in aborted Channel crossing reveals he wants to get to UK to join rest of his family who are already here - and so his mother can help him look after his children
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
A desperate father has revealed the reason he wants to get to the UK so badly after his two-year-old daughter almost drowned in an aborted Channel crossing. Labour's failure to stop the boats was laid bare yesterday as a record 20,000 arrived in...
Is the 'artist's life' worth it? An author tries to answer the question
NBC News
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June 29, 2025
Is living an artist's life worth the sacrifice? “The writing life,” author Stephanie Elizondo Griest says, “is like the ultimate hazing experience, because it tests you at every level. You are continually confronted with rejection — plus how are...