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Ali Baba: Why I ventured into comedy
The Cable
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June 28, 2025
Ali Baba has revealed how he discovered his passion for comedy. During a recent interview with Channels TV, the veteran entertainer, who recently clocked 60, explained that his journey into comedy began during his university days. Ali Baba...
Not Sesko: Arsenal Want to Sign ‘Incredible’ 20-Goal Striker for Arteta
GiveMeSport
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June 20, 2025
Arsenal are among a host of European and Premier League clubs eyeing a surprise summer move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners, along with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, are aware of...
Nigeria ready for US deals but travel ban a challenge -Minister
The Chronicle News Online
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June 20, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria is ready for business deals with the United States but travel restrictions remain a challenge. Tuggar stated this during the 54th ordinary session of the mediation and security council at...
Five fights for Deontay Wilder as the ‘Bronze Bomber’ picks up first win since 2022
Yardbarker
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June 28, 2025
Deontay Wilder returned to boxing in familiar fashion when he was able to earn a TKO win over Tyrrell Herndon on Friday night. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ stopped his 24-5 opponent in the seventh round of their fight, after scoring a knockdown in the...
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Upstream E&P Track To Foster Dialogue And Deals Amid African Exploration Surge
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Amid Africa's ongoing exploration and production surge, this year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference will host a dedicated Upstream E&P Track. The track - taking place as part of...
West Brom could sign a "fabulous" Diangana replacement who's an EFL veteran
Football FanCast
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June 20, 2025
West Bromwich Albion supporters won't have to wait too much longer to see who their beloved Baggies will play in the opening matches of the new Championship season. Indeed, the always hotly anticipated fixture list will be released next week, with...
Boonerang 2025 turns up the volume on community, culture and creativity
The Appalachian - North Carolina
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June 27, 2025
In its Boonerang Music & Arts Festival took over downtown Boone from June 19-22, filling Howard Street and Depot Street with live music, visual art and energy. The free, four-day event shared the streets of downtown Boone with locals, students,...
Everything Coming to Paramount+ in July 2025
Comicbook
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June 27, 2025
With July just a few days away, Paramount+ is taking the opportunity to inform subscribers of all the new movies and TV shows set to arrive on the streamer in the month ahead. Wednesday saw the streamer release its monthly newsletter for July and...
A surprising visit to Georgia's Jewish community
Ynet
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July 7, 2025
Even during challenging times for Israelis, affection for Israel radiates throughout Georgia. Locals speak Hebrew, street signs appear in Hebrew – sometimes even in small villages outside major cities. During a visit to one town, a Georgian man...
The Real-Estate Sons Have Taken Over
Curbed - New York
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July 7, 2025
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Getty It’s been a hectic few months for the real-estate developers, financiers, and golf champions tapped to help run the second Trump administration. Consummate loose cannon Howard Lutnick has orchestrated the...
Bordering on the absurd
The Anglo-Celt
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Second ‘Border Biennale’ set to take place later this month Previous Next An exhibition in Townhall Arts Centre lights the fuse on the second instalment of the ‘Border Biennale’. Internationally renowned artist Rita Duffy co-curates the show with...
France and Britain and the olive branch
RFI
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June 28, 2025
This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Macron/Starmer talks in Britain. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” and comic music from Rossini, as well as the new quiz and bonus questions, so click the “Play” button...
African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
L.A. Focus - California
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June 26, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...
Former Cumberland County corrections officer in ICE custody at New Hampshire jail
WABI - Maine
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June 19, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Gratien Milandou-Wamba, a former Maine corrections officer, was on his way to work at the Cumberland County Jail when he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to his lawyer. His attorney Wade...
What is the role of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in French-speaking Africa?
Global Voices
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July 6, 2025
In light of the death of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on May 28, 2025, many literary fans are reflecting on his influence in French-speaking Africa. How is this author, who wrote first in English and then Kikuyu, his maternal language, regarded...
Trump says ceasefire in Gaza possible within 'next week'
The National News
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President Donald Trump on Friday said he expects a ceasefire in the war in Gaza to be reached within a week. Speaking from the Oval Office during the signing of a peace accord between Congo and Rwanda, Mr Trump said he had earlier been speaking...
'Approached' - £12m West Brom forward receives Carlos Corberan proposal following Wolves 'talks'
BirminghamWorld
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June 19, 2025
Where Grady Diangana could go after leaving West Brom as Carlos Corberan makes contact. West Bromwich Albion winger Grady Diangana has received several proposals ahead of his departure on a free transfer. Albion confirmed last month that Diangana...
Delegations from over 50 countries to take part in Russia’s Innoprom trade fair
TASS
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July 7, 2025
YEKATERINBURG, July 7. /TASS/. This year’s Innoprom trade fair kicks off in Yekaterinburg on Monday. "A total of over 50 countries will be taking part, and we are working with more than 30 countries that will be represented by official...
Football: African briefs
Modern Ghana
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South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have received a massive cash boost despite exiting the Club World Cup in the United States after the first round. Here, AFP Sport also reports on a thrilling climax to the Tanzanian league and the possible...
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know
Akron Legal News
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Associated Press Published: June 17, 2025 President Donald Trump has banned travel to the U.S. by citizens of 12 countries and restricted access for those from seven others, citing national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a...