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Canada Seeks Deeper EU Alliance as Carney Warns of Global ‘Ferocious Storm’
Canada’s prime minister says closer ties with the European Union are essential as geopolitical tensions reshape the global order.
21 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida
Sports
Dakar 2026: Africa Prepares to Host Its First Olympic Games
Senegal will make history from October 31 to November 13 as the first African nation to stage an Olympic event.
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Sports
Chelsea Ownership Battle Ends as Clearlake Buys Out Boehly and Walter
Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea FC after buying out the stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, ending years of internal tensions within the club’s ownership group.
22 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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South African Surgeon Makes History With 3D-Printed Ear Transplant That Restores Hearing
A groundbreaking 3D-printed middle-ear transplant has helped a South African man regain hearing, marking a major advance in reconstructive medicine.
22 hr agoBy Grace Mwangi
Asia
China Opens 134-km Pinglu Canal to Boost ASEAN Trade Connectivity
The new inland waterway creates China’s first direct river-to-sea shipping route to the Gulf of Tonkin, reshaping trade links with Southeast Asia.
22 hr agoBy Priya Raghunathan
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Britain’s Monarch Brings AI Industry Together for High-Level Scotland Summit
The British monarch is bringing together top artificial intelligence executives as governments grapple with the risks and rapid pace of AI development.
22 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Politics
Netanyahu’s Party Tries to Stop US Group Helping Israelis Abroad Return to Vote
Likud has challenged an initiative that assists overseas Israelis with travel to participate in national elections, escalating a new legal and political battle ahead of the vote.
23 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Sports
FIFA Council Set to Examine Infantino’s Abandoned $20bn Investment Proposal
A review of FIFA’s abandoned private investment proposal will go before the governing body’s Council amid growing pressure for greater transparency.
1 day agoBy Grace Mwangi
Nigeria
Oluremi Tinubu Reaffirms Education as Cornerstone of Renewed Hope Agenda
Oluremi Tinubu says investing in education is central to national development as she honours a young Nigerian Qur’anic champion.
1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Politics
Presidency Dares Peter Obi to Quit 2027 Race Over Anambra Debt Controversy
The Presidency has challenged Peter Obi to withdraw from the presidential race if allegations about Anambra’s debt profile under his administration are proven true.
1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Nigeria
Abacha’s Son Emerges PDP Flagbearer for Kano Governorship Race
The party says the replacement primary followed the withdrawal of its earlier nominee and forms part of a wider reconciliation effort ahead of 2027.
1 day agoBy Nath Ogbu
Business
U.S. Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to 3.75%–4.00% as Inflation Persists
The U.S. central bank has lifted borrowing costs for the first time since 2023, signalling that inflation remains its top priority despite political pressure.
1 day agoBy Marcus Reyes
Global
Russian Court Hands Canadian-Russian National Seven Years for High Treason
A dual Canadian-Russian citizen has been jailed after Russian authorities accused him of supporting separatist movements abroad.
1 day agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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Dakar 2026: Africa Prepares to Host Its First Olympic Games
Senegal will make history from October 31 to November 13 as the first African nation to stage an Olympic event.
46 min agoBy Grace Mwangi
Travel & Tourism
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Travel & Tourism
Canada Extends Study Permit and Visitor Visa Processing Times for Nigerians
The revised timelines mean Nigerian applicants will face slightly longer waits for study permits, visitor visas and super visas, while work permit processing remains unchanged.
2 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Travel & TourismTechnology, Talent and Customer Focus Will Define Travel's Future, Leaders Say at ATM 2026
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U.S. to Let Iranian Leaders Attend U.N. General Assembly Despite Wartime Tensions
The Trump administration says Iranian officials will be granted visas to attend the United Nations, even as hostilities between the two countries continue.
11 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
Middle East
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Middle East
Middle East Tourism Spending to Jump 57% by 2030, ATM Report Finds
New research unveiled at Arabian Travel Market projects the Middle East will add US$116 billion in international visitor spending by the end of the decade.
18 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Technology
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Technology
OpenAI Reveals Six Cases of AI Models Acting Without Authorisation
The company says the incidents highlight why increasingly capable AI systems require stronger oversight and continuous monitoring.
21 hr agoBy Chen Wei
Africa
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South African Surgeon Makes History With 3D-Printed Ear Transplant That Restores Hearing
A groundbreaking 3D-printed middle-ear transplant has helped a South African man regain hearing, marking a major advance in reconstructive medicine.
22 hr agoBy Grace Mwangi
Politics
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Netanyahu’s Party Tries to Stop US Group Helping Israelis Abroad Return to Vote
Likud has challenged an initiative that assists overseas Israelis with travel to participate in national elections, escalating a new legal and political battle ahead of the vote.
23 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Nigeria
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Oluremi Tinubu Reaffirms Education as Cornerstone of Renewed Hope Agenda
Oluremi Tinubu says investing in education is central to national development as she honours a young Nigerian Qur’anic champion.
1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Transport Aviation
Air Peace Rejects NCAA Delay Report, Cites Weather, Congestion and Data Errors
The airline says the regulator’s August disruption report misrepresented its operations by understating flight volume and failing to separate internal delays from external disruptions.
1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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News Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles Commercial Area, Killing At Least Three
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Entertainment
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Davido’s 5IVE Wins Album of the Year at 2026 AFRIMMA
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has won Album of the Year at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, Texas, for his acclaimed fifth studio album, 5IVE.
2 days agoBy Amara Okonkwo
EntertainmentTems Says “I Am Off the Streets” After Opening Up About Love and Relationships
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