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Jabeur to 'disconnect from tennis' after first-round retirement at Wimbledon
The National News
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Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon campaign is over in the first round after the two-time finalist was forced to retire from her match against Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova. Jabeur struggled from very early on against the world No 111, putting an ice towel...
Indian astronaut grows mung beans and fenugreek in space
The National News
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India’s first astronaut to step aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is carrying out a farming experiment that could help feed astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars. Shubhanshu Shukla, a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force,...
Palestinian teenagers spread their wings on seven-week European football tour
The National News
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As Israeli bulldozers level homes in the city's refugee camps, a group of young footballers from Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank are stepping away from the destruction on to a different stage. Rawahel Charity Association's Under-14 boys have...
At least 23 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli attack while waiting for aid
The National News
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At least 34 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in two Israeli attacks on Friday morning in different parts of the Gaza strip, Palestinian news agency Wafa said. Al Awda Hospital in Nuseirat refugee camp, north-east of Deir Al Balah in...
Today-History-Jun30
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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June 30, 2025
Today in History for June 30: In 1859, French acrobat Blondin crossed the Niagara gorge on a tightrope. Before reaching the Canadian side, he stopped to drink champagne and perform other feats. A crowd of 25,000 watched. Today in History for June...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Does the slim phone pack the punch?
The National News
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The last time Samsung released an Edge device was nearly a decade ago, and it featured a signature screen that's curved on the sides. Now, the company has revived the Edge branding, but this time slim's the name of the game with the Samsung Galaxy...
Israeli army's bombing of Evin prison killed 71, Iran says
The National News
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Iran has said 71 people were killed in an Israeli army bombing last Monday of its notorious Evin prison, where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held. At the end of its 12-day aerial war with Iran, Israel struck the prison in...
Ardie Savea, Jack Leach, Edgar Davids and other top athletes who wore glasses - in pictures
The National News
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All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will become the first player to wear goggles at a Rugby World Cup as he battles vision problems that have left him fearful of going blind. Savea, a key player for the defending champions, said the vision in his...
SI ranks 56th globally in cervical cancer statistics
Solomon Star
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June 28, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 56th in the world for its cervical cancer crude incidence rate. That’s according to the latest 2025 World Population Review global report on cervical cancer statistics. Based on data from 2020, the country...
Pakistan, Afghanistan no longer part of World Bank’s South Asia region
Mint
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June 29, 2025
The people cited above said Pakistan and Afghanistan will now be grouped under the bank’s Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, which would leave the South Asia group with six countries—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
German court jails Syrian doctor for crimes against humanity
The National News
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A German court on Monday sentenced a Syrian doctor to life in prison for crimes against humanity after he tortured prisoners at military hospitals under former president Bashar Al Assad's regime. The crimes committed by Alaa Mousa, 40, during the...
Bafana Bafana eye COSAFA Cup glory in Bloemfontein showdown
OFM
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Angola go into the match as favourites, having been the most dominant and well-drilled side in the tournament. The Palancas Negras have impressed with their physicality, pace, and clinical finishing, netting a plethora of goals throughout their...
Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he wants a “real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening homes, targeting hospitals,...
How the UAE is cutting back on red tape with technology
The National News
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Applying for a visa, obtaining a driving licence, renting a property or signing up for health insurance … what is sometimes called “personal admin” can be a time-consuming part of modern life. Most people, already busy with family and careers,...
30 Unhappiest Countries In The World in 2025
Insider Monkey
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This article looks at the 30 unhappiest countries in the world in 2025. The Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford recently published the World Happiness Report 2025. Finland took the number one spot yet again, marking eight years...
Rare earths and real risk: Why the global supply chain needs a rethink
The National News
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They are buried in our smartphones, embedded in EV motors, and essential to jet engines and wind turbines. Yet most people could not name a single rare earth element. This quiet invisibility belies their strategic importance. As the world...
Iran, Israel warn of intensifying warfare as G7 calls for de-escalation
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
Iran and Israel warned on Monday of intensifying their attacks against each other as the G7 countries called for de-escalation in the Middle East. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening homes, targeting hospitals, and starving a besieged...
World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...
Hotel of the weekBudget-friendly brand draws crowds to booming Ras Al Khaimah
The National News
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The Rove Hotels format arrived on our shores in 2019 as a price-conscious but fun alternative for travellers seeking to enjoy Dubai without blowing their budget. Ten properties have since opened around the city and the homegrown brand recently...