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Leave Israel ‘as soon as possible’, China urges its citizens
Following the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Chinese Embassy in Israel issued an urgent advisory on Tuesday, urging its citizens to exit the country promptly. In an official statement posted on WeChat, the embassy reminded Chinese nationals to leave Israel “as soon as possible” through available land border routes, provided they can ensure their personal safety during…
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Seven killed in another India air crash
Seven people have died in a helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials have said. According to local media reports, the aircraft was flying from Kedarnath along a popular Hindu pilgrimage route in the Himalayan mountains. It is understood that rescue teams were immediately dispatched and an operation to retrieve the bodies has been carried out with…
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The story of Pratik Joshi, who perished with family in the Air India crash
Some happenings in life are inexplicable! The Air India flight 171 crash of Thursday June 12, 2025 is one such incident, particularly for Pratik Joshi and his family. Pratik Joshi had resided in London for six years. As a software professional, he had aspired to create a life overseas for his wife and three children, who remained in India. After…
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Uni Ibadan Alumnus Dr Babalola wins $300,000 Dan David Prize
Olaolu Bilau Dr Abidemi Babatunde Babalola, a research archaeologist at the British Museum in the United Kingdom and an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, has won the 2025 Dan David Prize. The Dan David Prize founded in 2001 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Dan David, rewards and supports outstanding interdisciplinary research in historical disciplines and is the world’s largest financial…
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10 dead in Austrian school shooting in Graz
Nine people have been killed in a school shooting in Graz by a 21-year-old former student, who then killed himself, it was confirmed. The suspected shooter was an Austrian citizen who lived in Graz, and likely owned weapons legally, with no previous criminal record. He attended the school in the past, but did not graduate. Twelve further people are injured,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu orders Immigration, Civil Defence to recruit 30,150 personnel
Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel across four key paramilitary agencies as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance national service delivery. This was contained in an official communication dated June 3, 2025, from the Office of the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) to…
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2026: Why Oyebamiji’s entry could be the game changer in Osun governorship
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Bola Oyebamiji’s recent declaration to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the August 8, 2026, governorship election appears to have introduced new twists to the Osun guber race dynamics, enough to make incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke have sleepless nights. The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has not only breathed…
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in major attack
Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in largest single-day attack since war began, targeting strategic bombers. Officials say multiple military airbases deep inside Russia have come under drone attacks in a major Ukrainian operation ahead of peace talks due to start in Istanbul on Monday. The Russian Defence Ministry said Ukraine had launched drone strikes targeting Russian military airfields across five…
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Napoli like Lagos: How Fuji became a global sound, by Saheed Aderinto
I have been in Italy since Monday on the invitation of the Dan David Prize to give a presentation on the politics of history as part of the 2025 awards ceremony. Formal announcement of the winners will be made later! As Omo ogbon, I used the opportunity to shoot additional scenes for “Global Fuji,” Episode III of The Fuji Documentary.…
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