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Grinning Channel migrants pose for SELFIES on packed dinghy as total tops 170,000 since start of crisis - and expert warns French powers to stop boats will make no difference to illegal arrivals
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
Channel migrants brazenly posed for a selfie aboard an overcrowded dinghy this morning as they headed for Britain. One man seated on the bow of the inflatable held a mobile phone aloft as other occupants waved. The group - though to number at...
Zimbabwe's teacher shortage crisis worsens
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 30, 2025
Zimbabwe's education sector is facing mounting pressure as the teacher-to-pupil ratio has climbed to an alarming 1:45-far above the recommended standard of one teacher for every 20 learners in early childhood classes and 40 in primary grades. The...
Britain’s small boats crisis hits new record with whopping 20k illegal migrants crossing Channel so far this year
The U.S. Sun
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July 1, 2025
BRITAIN's small boat crisis has smashed records with nearly 20,000 migrants crossing the Channel in just six months — the highest total ever for the first half of the year. Official figures show 19,982 people have made the dangerous journey in...
Teacher-to-pupil ratio alarms lawmakers
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The report revealed that the government freeze on teacher recruitment halted the appointment of 8 000 educators pending Treasury approval. File Pic ZIMBABWE’S education sector has seen an increase in teacher‑to‑pupil ratio to 1:45, far above the...
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...
Security Council Renews Democratic Republic of Congo Sanctions Regime, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2783 (2025)
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The Security Council today renewed the sanctions regime concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1 July 2026 and extended the mandate of the corresponding Group of Experts until 1 August 2026. Unanimously adopting resolution 2783...
Books we’re reading and loving in July: Apple in China offers a fascinating glimpse into the perils of an American company
The Globe and Mail
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July 1, 2025
Each week, Globe and Mail staffers and readers share what they’re reading now, whether it’s a hot new release or an old book they’re discovering for the first time. Tell me about a book you loved and we might publish your recommendation. Fill out...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5bn In Deals, Commitments
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 1, 2025
News Investigators/ The United States says the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit yielded more than 2.5 billion dollars in new deals and commitments between U.S. and African partners. The U.S. Department of State said the summit, which held from...
Keir Starmer blasted over handling of migrant crisis as small boat crossings pass 20,000: 'There's no real strategy!'
GB News
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July 1, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer has been scolded for his handling of Britain's migrant crisis by ex-Immigration Minister Kevin Foster, as he claimed the Labour Government has "no real strategy". Speaking to GB News, Foster stated that although "smash the gangs...
20,000 small-boat migrants this year and counting: Labour's abject failure to protect our borders laid bare
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Labour's abject failure to protect our borders was laid bare today as it emerged a record 20,000 small-boat migrants had reached Britain in the first half of this year. Nearly 900 arrived in Dover from France on Monday, the latest official figures...
The Sprudge Twenty Class of 2025Presented By Pacific Barista Series
Sprudge - Oregon
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June 30, 2025
We are delighted to welcome you to the official announcement of The Sprudge Twenty, presented by Sprudge and Pacific Barista Series. This is the seventh class of Sprudge Twenty honorees, part of an annual tradition honoring and amplifying leaders...
The Latest: Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firms
Newsday - New York
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After a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, President Donald Trump told reporters he’d “promptly file” to advance policies blocked by judges, including birthright...
How many people cross the Channel in small boats?
BBC
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ShareSave Almost 20,000 migrants came to the UK in small boats in the first six months of 2025 - a 48% increase on the same period in 2024. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" bringing migrants to the UK. How many...
Twenty-six UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2025
U Chicago News - Illinois
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Twenty-six members of the University of Chicago faculty have received distinguished service professorships or named professorships. Provost Katherine Baicker, along with Profs. Jean Decety, Robert Gertner, John Heaton, John Levi Martin and Robert...
American Firms Sign $2.5 Bln Deals At US-Africa Business Summit
RTTNews
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July 1, 2025
U.S. Companies have signed deals and commitments worth more than $2.5 billion with African partners during the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. A U.S. consortium led by Florida-based Amer-Con Corporation signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement...
US-Africa Business Summit yields over $2.5 billion in deals, commitments
Nairametrics
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July 1, 2025
The United States Department of State has said that the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit yielded more than 2.5 billion dollars in new deals and commitments between U.S. and African partners. The U.S. Department of State said the summit, which was...
Migrant crossings hit a record 20,000 in six months
The Times
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More than 20,000 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, setting a new record high for the first six months of a year. In June 5,170 migrants crossed the Channel in 80 boats, which was also a record month for this year. Home Office figures...
Esther Dyson to deliver keynote at 12th Angel Fair Africa in New York City
Joy FM
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July 1, 2025
Renowned angel investor and tech visionary Esther Dyson will headline the 12th edition of Angel Fair Africa (AFA@12) as keynote speaker when the event makes its historic debut in the United States on 19th September, 2025. Hosted at Google’s 9th...
Trump does UN’s job on world stage, leads on peace while secretary-general earns more at anti-US body
Fox News
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President Donald Trump touted his administration’s progress achieving peace deals across the globe, which he said is possible because world leaders "respect our country again." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Following President Donald...
Blood and its components can be transported safely with drones by following guidelines: ICMR study
The Hindu
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June 30, 2025
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Blood and its components can be transported safely using drones by following standard guidelines, which can be particularly helpful in ensuring the availability of blood in emergencies...