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California backs $18m tribal bid to buy 357 coastal acres for restoration

California backs $18m tribal bid to buy 357 coastal acres for restoration

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is raising $18 million to buy the property…

South Africa: Traders, Taxi Drivers Welcome Long-Awaited Nyanga Rank Upgrade

[GroundUp] During the major upgrade, the Nyanga Sports Field will temporarily accommodate Golden Arrow buses, taxis, traders and toilets

Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins

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Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins

Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine, with 126 people still missing, officials said.

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Alaafin urges government to prioritise education funding

Alaafin urges government to prioritise education funding

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has urged the government to increase education funding to ensure equal learning opportunities for all pupils. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-urges-government-to-prioritise-education-funding/

Infinix GT 50 Pro Takes a More Serious Approach to Mobile Gaming

Discover the Infinix GT 50 Pro, a gaming phone built for competitive play with HydroFlow Liquid Cooling, 144FPS support, and Pressure-Sense GT Triggers. Read More…

Sehwag shines, Dravid goes ballistic as India beat Australia by seven runs

Sehwag shines, Dravid goes ballistic as India beat Australia by seven runs

The match was reduced to 20 overs per side after rain interrupted play at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. India posted 182 for six after being sent in to bat by Aussie skipper Jack Czosnek, with Chauhan making 54 off 34 balls and Anvay, son of…

Thailand at heart of Miss Universe turmoil

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Thailand at heart of Miss Universe turmoil

Miss Universe Thailand and five of her Southeast Asian peers could be barred from competing in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant in November because of a bitter legal dispute over national franchise agreements.

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Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Announces Westlands Traffic Diversion From Saturday

[Capital FM] Motorists advised to use lower A8 road during Nairobi Expressway works

Grief and shock in Philippines after deadly school shooting

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Grief and shock in Philippines after deadly school shooting

MANILA: The Philippines was rocked on Friday by a deadly school shooting in South Cotabato province, where a student gunman killed at least two of his peers and wounded six others. The incident took place at around 1 p.m. at the Banga…

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Ceuta border crisis fuels EUs far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says

Ceuta border crisis fuels EUs far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says

BRUSSELS, Sept 18 - Images of migrants crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have fuelled support for far-right parties despite a sharp decline in irregular arrivals in Europe following tougher migration policies, EU…

Calabar airport, seaport problems stalled Tinapa revival — Ex-gov Imoke

Calabar airport, seaport problems stalled Tinapa revival — Ex-gov Imoke

Former Cross River Governor, Liyel Imoke, says the planned revival of Tinapa failed due to unresolved issues with Calabar’s airport and seaport. Read More…

France will convene G-7 energy summit: Macron

France will convene G-7 energy summit: Macron

Crude prices have spiked around 20 per cent in September as the US and Iran remain at loggerheads.