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World · Channels TV ·US Approves $5 bn Sale Of Bombs To Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a potential $5 billion sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia, according to Channels TV. The headline indicates a major defence deal involving the two countries, but does not provide details on the specific weapons, delivery schedule, or stated reasons for the approval.
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World · The Punch ·UN adopts proposal for new world map showing Africa’s true size
The United Nations has adopted a proposal to create a new world map intended to represent Africa’s geographical size more accurately. The move addresses longstanding distortions in commonly used map projections, which can make Africa appear smaller relative to other continents than it is in reality.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Iran war is ‘small potatoes’ for US – Trump
Donald Trump has characterised the war involving Iran as a relatively minor matter for the United States, suggesting it poses limited significance from the American perspective. The remark reflects his assessment of the conflict’s importance, though the headline provides no further details about the circumstances or consequences.
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World · Daily Post ·UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size, US opposes
The United Nations has approved a new map intended to represent Africa’s size more accurately, while the United States has opposed the decision. The development highlights disagreement over how global maps portray the continent and its geographical scale.
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World · ThisDay ·
Iran Condemns Alleged US Strike on Wedding Ceremony, Says 68 Civilians Killed or Injured
Iran has condemned an alleged United States strike on a wedding ceremony, saying the incident resulted in 68 civilians being killed or injured. The claim centres on reported civilian casualties at the gathering, though the headline does not provide further details about when or where the incident occurred.
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World · Vanguard ·UN adopts African-backed proposal for new world map
The United Nations has adopted a proposal backed by African countries to create a new world map. The decision marks international support for revising how the world is represented geographically, reflecting the proposal’s African sponsorship and its broader significance for global mapping standards.
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World · PM News ·
2. What went wrong? Lindsay Clancy jury fails to agree after seven days
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case has failed to reach an agreement after seven days of deliberations. The deadlock raises questions about the next stage of proceedings, although the headline provides no further details about the case or the jury’s specific disagreements.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Two found alive as Nepal rescuers search tunnels for missing workers
Two workers have been found alive as rescuers in Nepal continue searching through tunnels for others who remain missing. The operation is focused on locating the remaining workers and bringing them to safety, while authorities and emergency teams work inside the tunnel system.
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World · Vanguard ·Trump says envoys taking plan to ‘end the war’ to Moscow, Kyiv
U.S. President Donald Trump says American envoys are carrying a proposal to Moscow and Kyiv aimed at ending the war. The headline indicates the plan involves diplomatic efforts with both Russia and Ukraine, but provides no further details about its content, timing or likely response from either side.
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World · The Punch ·
Judge declares mistrial in case of US woman who killed her children
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case involving a United States woman accused of killing her children. The decision means the proceedings ended without a final verdict, although the headline does not provide details about the circumstances, the reason for the mistrial, or whether a retrial will be pursued.
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World · The Punch ·
Ex-Colombian president denies role in 1990s massacres
A former president of Colombia has denied involvement in massacres carried out during the 1990s. The denial concerns allegations linking the ex-leader to the violence, but the headline provides no further details about the specific events, accusations, or any legal proceedings connected to the case.
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World · The Punch ·
18 children rescued from captivity in Cameroon
Eighteen children have been rescued from captivity in Cameroon, according to a report by The Punch. The headline does not provide further details about where the children were held, who rescued them, the circumstances of their captivity, or whether arrests were made in connection with the incident.
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World · Vanguard ·Iran war is ‘small potatoes’ for US – Trump
US President Donald Trump described the Iran war as a relatively minor matter for the United States, according to Vanguard. The headline indicates that Trump sought to characterise the conflict’s significance to America as limited, though it provides no further details about his remarks, the circumstances, or the wider consequences.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Lindsay Clancy murder trial heads for mistrial as jury remains divided
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is heading toward a possible mistrial after jurors remained divided and apparently could not reach a unanimous decision. The headline does not provide details about the charges, the jury’s vote, or what legal steps may follow.
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World · Leadership News ·
Xenophobia: Nigeria Evacuates 1,695 Citizens From South Africa
Nigeria has evacuated 1,695 of its citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks. The operation highlights the government’s response to violence targeting foreign nationals and its efforts to return affected Nigerians home, according to Leadership News.
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World · Vanguard ·Africa bigger, US smaller – UN adopts new map
The United Nations has adopted a new world map that portrays Africa as larger and the United States as smaller than shown on some conventional maps, highlighting how map designs can affect perceptions of countries’ relative size.
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World · Premium Times ·UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true size of Africa
The United Nations has voted to adopt a new world map designed to represent Africa’s landmass more accurately. The decision highlights concerns about distortions in traditional map projections, which have historically made Africa appear smaller relative to other regions. The development concerns global geographic representation and mapping standards.
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World · Channels TV ·JUST IN: Deadlocked Jury Prompts Mistrial In US Mother’s Child Murder Trial, Decision Put On Hold
A US jury has reportedly failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of a mother accused of murdering her child, prompting a mistrial. The court has deferred a decision on the next steps, leaving the case’s immediate outcome unresolved.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·New report examines environmental costs of British colonial rule in Africa
A new report investigates the environmental consequences of British colonial rule across Africa. It focuses on how colonial governance and associated activities affected the continent’s ecosystems, resources and communities, offering an examination of the lasting environmental costs linked to that period.
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World · Vanguard ·Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks
Iran has appealed to the United Nations and leaders around the world to intervene and bring an end to attacks by the United States. The headline indicates a diplomatic response to ongoing hostilities, but provides no further details about the attacks, the appeal’s timing, or reactions from other governments.
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