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Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams
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Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams

A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria
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At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria

Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee
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Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee

The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?
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Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?

Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide
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Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide

Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal
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Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal

A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80
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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks
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Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks

Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.

Aug 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
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World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over

International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
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'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish
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Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish

On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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BBC World

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?
world

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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BBC World

IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leave Trail Of Destruction
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IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leave Trail Of Destruction

Torrents of muddy water and debris swept through communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, destroying homes, roads and other infrastructure. The post IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leav

Aug 26, 20262 min read
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Channels Television

Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessionaire For Contract Termination
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Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessionaire For Contract Termination

Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the concessionaire had failed to add value to the project, 16 months after work commenced. The post Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessiona

Aug 26, 20263 min read
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Channels Television

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer
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US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor
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Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor

Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expe

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In Abuja
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VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In Abuja

Among those present are Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Nasarawa

Aug 26, 20261 min read
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Channels Television

I’d be worth €150m If I played in today’s football era – Yakubu Aiyegbeni
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I’d be worth €150m If I played in today’s football era – Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has clai

Aug 26, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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