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Illinois governor vows to resist Trump administration ‘power grab’ after suing over national guard deployment to Chicago
Leavitt calls Trump-appointed judge 'untethered in reality' following national guard rulingKaroline Leavitt said that the ruling from Karin Immergut, a Trump-appointed federal judge, was “untethered in reality”. Immergut temporarily blocked the...
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Goals, Glory, and Grit: Africa’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Reach Final Stretch
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The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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As Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears its final two matchdays, the continent’s qualifying campaign has delivered drama, dazzling goals, and defensive masterclasses in equal measure. From stunning scorelines to remarkable unbeaten runs,...
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Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History
Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...
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Kenya injects $150mln more in TDB, Afreximbank
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Zawya
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Kenya has raised its stake in the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) by $100 million and injected an additional $50 million into the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), President William Ruto said on Thursday, reaffirming the country’s...
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ICE in Oregon: Pointing rifles at family, stopping teens at gunpoint, pinning man during arrest
For more than an hour Wednesday, several armed ICE officers repeatedly shouted the name of a man from the outside of a Gresham apartment. Maricruz Andres, 24, and her 3-month-old baby were inside, along with her stepfather and brother. None of...
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Cape Verde make history to seal debut World Cup place and deny Cameroon
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Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup; here’s list of 5 smallest countries in WC history
Cape Verde on Monday (October 13) became the second smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa defeated Eswatini 3-0 in...
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15 things to know about Cape Verde
Citizens of Cape Verde, a small island nation in West Africa, are beaming with pride following their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after an intense match with Eswatini on Monday. Beyond this, the West African nation is prominent...
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SARS seizes MaMkhize’s millions: From Lamborghinis to Louis Vuitton
Cape Town – Businesswoman Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s assets are being auctioned by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) due to her owing roughly R40 million in taxes. According to The Citizen, the first round of auctions included a 2022...
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Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...
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Diageo to pay “settlement” after Africa anti-competition probe
Diageo has agreed to pay a “settlement” of $750,000 in Africa following a probe into anti-competitive business practices. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission launched an investigation into Diageo,...
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Envoys warn of rising global threats to press freedom
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Zimbabwe Independent
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Three ambassadors from Germany, Canada and India have issued a stark warning that press freedom is under growing global threat, as disinformation, censorship and geopolitical manipulation increasingly undermine democracy and the pursuit of truth....
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Diageo to Pay Sh96.9mn in COMESA Competition settlement
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Global beverage firm Diageo has agreed to pay $750,000 (Sh96.9 million) to settle a four-year competition investigation by the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) over alleged restrictive business practices across several...
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Cape Verde becomes second-smallest nation to reach World Cup
CAPE Verde has become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of continental...
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Cape Verde erupts as tiny African nation qualifies for first World Cup
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The National News
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Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win their African qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. A carnival atmosphere swept through the streets of Praia. Car horns blared and fireworks...
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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde become second-smallest nation to qualify for tournament
Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of continental...
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Cape Verde Beat Cameroon to Group D Ticket to World Cup
Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying Group D and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of continental...
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Cape Verde become 2nd-smallest nation to reach FIFA World Cup
Agencies Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home, reports BBCSport. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026...
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Wild scenes as tiny nation qualifies for World Cup for first time
Cape Verde will play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 to top their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday (AEDT). The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa has...
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