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Wafcon 2024 Nigeria 0 Algeria 0: Five takeaways from Super Falcons goalless draw v Algeria
The Super Falcons advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as group leaders after playing out a goalless draw against Algeria on Sunday. Despite creating several opportunities, the Falcons were unable to convert...

RTE creche among eight premises issued with closure orders in June
A childcare facility based at RTÉ's Donnybrook campus is among eight premises which were issued with closure orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) last month. The closure orders were issued by environmental health officers in the...
Trump imposes 50% copper tariffs as he broadens his trade war
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would impose a 50 per cent tariff on imported copper and soon introduce long-threatened levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, broadening his trade war that has rattled markets...

Trump says steep copper tariffs in store as he broadens his trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump broadened his global trade war on Tuesday as he announced a 50% tariff on imported copper and said long-threatened levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals were coming soon. One day after he pressured 14 trading...

Kate Middleton consoles Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova after the American is demolished 6-0, 6-0 in the tournament's most one-sided final since 1911
The Princess of Wales consoled a tearful Amanda Asiminova after she was thrashed in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911. Kate, 43, placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants COVERED STADIUMS at next year's World Cup amid player revolt over 'very dangerous' temperatures
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that stadiums with roofs will be used at next year's World Cup amid mounting concern from players over 'very dangerous' temperatures. Extreme heat has impacted a number of fixtures throughout the Club World...
Top 15 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025
In 2025, Africa’s currency landscape reflects a continent in economic transition, marked by resilience, reform, and rising global relevance. While many African nations continue to grapple with inflation, political instability, and external debt, a...

Exclusive -- GOP House Members Demand Termination of NIH Funding of Cruel Dog and Cat Experiments
Several Republican House members, led by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), are demanding the termination of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding going toward cruel experiments on dogs and cats. In a letter penned to NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya,...

Botswana 0–1 Nigeria: Ihezuo’s late strike fires Super Falcons into WAFCON quarterfinals
Chinwendu Ihezuo came to Nigeria’s rescue on Thursday night, scoring a crucial late goal to hand the Super Falcons a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Botswana and a place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The win...

Should you wash your hair after swimming in the sea or pool?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Even if you’re tempted to skip it, washing your hair after a swim is an essential step to keeping it healthy. Here’s why this habit is more than just hygiene. Why wash your hair after swimming? Washing your hair...

WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons Narrowly Edged Botswana 1 – 0
In a thrilling event that took place in July 10, 2025 in Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, the Nigerian female player, Ihezuo spares Oshoala’s blushes as Super Falcons struggled against Botswana. A gritty victory From the results of the match, the...

Eleven Republican Members of Congress Demand NIH End Fauci’s ‘Barbaric’ Animal Tests as Agency Clings to Cruel Legacy
Eleven members of Congress have signed a letter requesting that the National Institutes of Health end its funding for barbaric dog and cat experiments approved under Dr. Anthony Fauci. The letter cited Gateway Pundit’s reporting and the relentless...

One-Day Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria in Fecal Samples from Surgical Patients: A Concerning Trend of Antibiotic Resistance
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance has become a global concern, posing significant challenges in the treatment of infectious diseases.1 Beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and aztreonam, are commonly...

From Canada to every corner of Asia: Which countries have received Trump's tariff letters?
The Trump administration has resumed its aggressive push for bilateral trade deals by notifying more than 20 countries of impending tariff hikes. The formal notifications, delivered via presidential letters and social media posts this month,...
Trade Crackdown: 14 Countries Receive Tariff Letters Including Japan, South Korea And Thailand
Summary: US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose higher tariff rates of 25%-40% on key trading partners and signed an executive order holding off the new duties until Aug. 1. Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and...

Tech-free ‘cloisters’ can help young minds
Sir, I share Niall Ferguson’s concern about the catastrophic effect of AI upon cognitive development (“AI’s great brain robbery — and how universities can fight back”, weekend essay, Jul 5). Founding, in 2007, the UK’s only screen-free school, we...

Human Rights Must Anchor The Digital Age, Says UN’s Türk
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 6:35 am Press Release: UN News 7 July 2025 Digital technologies have the potential to drive progress and strengthen rights, including connecting people, improving access to health and education, and much more. But the pace of...
Australian Dollar Recovers Recent Losses Despite A Stronger US Dollar
Friday, July 11, 2025 12:45 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar gains ground amid a cautious tone surrounding the RBA’s policy outlook. RBA’s Bullock warned that elevated unit labor costs and weak productivity could drive inflation...

Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 11, 2025
UN Mission calls for immediate de-escalation in Tripoli, warns against violence http://lyo.ly/5v2e Libya’s GNU signs agreement with Turkey to enhance military capabilities http://lyo.ly/5v2d Libyan Army Chief reviews Tripoli security measures amid...

Sfax: MPs Call for Urgent Ministerial Meeting to Save the Region
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) elected from the governorate of Sfax have officially submitted an urgent request to the government to hold an exceptional ministerial meeting focused on...