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Woman dies after falling into manhole
A woman has died after falling into a manhole in New York.
Health
Some N.L. patients are left without their support workers in hospital. Families want that to change
Families whose loved ones rely on around-the-clock support say their workers are being denied entry when the client is admitted in acute care. N.L.'s Department of Health says it's working…
رياضة محلية
Taijul takes six as Bangladesh complete 2-0 sweep
Rizwan's 94 went in vain as Pakistan fell 78 short of their target of 437
Arsenal
Party on the streets of London: Arsenal fans’ title celebrations – in pictures
Our photographer was outside the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal fans congregated to celebrate their team’s first title in 22 years‘They’re not laughing any more’: Saka calls out critics Continue reading...
Environment
Liberia: Sirleaf Called It Filthy. Boakai Called It Progress. the Trash Remains.
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- When former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called Monrovia "filthy" on a popular radio program in late April, she was not saying anything that hundreds of thousands…
Children and Youth
Zanu-PF Youth Urged to Avoid ‘Short-Term Politics’
[263Chat] Zanu-PF Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, has urged young party members to avoid being distracted by what he described as "short-term politics" and instead focus on long-term economic…
Governance
Investors Advised to Participate in Treasury Bill Auctions to Fund Govt Projects
[Namibian] The government does not borrow money for funding for projects from unsolicited bids through individuals, private companies or agents acting on behalf of private companies or individuals.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.
Biography books
Caroline Aherne by David Scott review – portrait of a comedy maverick
A biography of the creative force behind Mrs Merton and The Royle Family focuses on the stories behind her workFrom the 1990s until her tragically early death in 2016, Caroline…
Global development
Just what the doctor ordered: Brazil’s drive to ditch UPFs from hospital menus
Following the successful reduction of ultra-processed foods in schools, scientists and politicians hope to improve patient health with locally grown and freshly prepared mealsEvery month a few dozen staff from…
World
Norwegian journalist’s question to India’s Modi sparks online backlash
Journalist Helle Lyng asked the Indian Prime Minister why he does not take questions from the press.
Arts
How Colbert crushed on Canada — from roasting Canadian bacon to making Windsor the butt of the joke
Stephen Colbert has spent decades on various shows treating Canada like a middle-school crush that he secretly admires but takes every opportunity to publicly roast. So ahead of the comedian's…
Health
Wanting to be child-free, these women got fallopian tube removal. The surgery may also cut ovarian cancer risk
Surgery to remove the fallopian tubes as a permanent method of birth control could also reduce a woman's risk of the most common ovarian cancer, but a group of B.C.…
Health
Generic Ozempic is now on Canadian shelves. Is it the same as the brand name version?
Some Canadian pharmacists are already stocking their shelves with generic versions of semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand name Ozempic. But will these generics be just as good, and…
Economy
Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 turbulence
Two years after severe turbulence left one passenger dead and dozens injured on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight, investigators have released their final report, addressing major questions about what caused…
World
OPINION: Bolloré’s influence on French cinema, TV and media is dangerous
The story of the French film producers, the Breton billionaire and the blacklist is complicated but - argues John Lichfield - should be taken seriously as a genuine danger to…
World
First Vietnamese on Gaza-bound flotilla detained by Israel
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel said was a Vietnamese woman was detained by Israeli authorities while taking part in a flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip and is implementing consular…
World
Hanoi court begins trial of former health minister over state asset losses
The Hanoi People's Court on Wednesday opened the first-instance trial of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine other defendants for violations tied to the state property…
World
Record rains kill 22 in China, 20 still missing across four provinces
The death toll from heavy rains across central and southern China since the weekend has risen to 22, state media reports showed Wednesday, with 20 more people still unaccounted for.
رياضة محلية
RCB opener Phil Salt set to return to IPL later this week
It remains to be seen if he will be available for the SRH game on Friday
Economy
Japan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries
When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met on Tuesday, they had energy security atop the agenda – and something harder to name top…
East Africa
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers – Super Eagles to Face Madagascar, Tanzania, G-Bissau
[Leadership] Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau…
Science & Tech
The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.
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Liberia: Economic Crimes Case Thrown Into Controversy as Court Orders Probe Into Alleged Jury Tampering
MONROVIA – A major economic crimes prosecution involving former senior officials of the George Manneh Weah administration has been thrown into renewed uncertainty after Criminal Court “C” ordered a formal investigation…
World
Norway reports Europe’s first case of bird flu in a polar bear
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday, May 19th announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
World
Could a soccer match help mend ties between North and South Korea?
A North Korean women’s soccer team took the field Wednesday in South Korea, a rare cross-border clash as Kim Jong Un pursues a more hostile policy toward his neighbor.
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Liberia: Young Liberians Win Historic Taskforce to Fight Sexual Violence — Now Comes the Hard Part
Summary: By Joyclyn Wea, gender correspondent with New Narratives When young Liberians marched through the streets of the capital in March demanding stronger action against rape and gender-based violence, many…
East Africa
EU Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ethiopia Citing Cooperation On Migrant Readmissions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of the European Union has lifted restrictive visa measures imposed on Ethiopia in 2024, citing significant improvements in Addis Ababa's cooperation on the readmission…
World
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump…
Legal and Judicial Affairs
381 Convicted, Drugs Worth ZIG80 Million Seized in Zimbabwe’s Drug Abuse Crackdown
[New Zimbabwe] NEARLY 3,000 suspected drug offenders have been taken to court, 381 convicted and illicit substances worth close to ZiG80 million seized under Zimbabwe's escalating crackdown on drug and…
Economy, Business and Finance
Finance Minister Maintains 5% Economic Growth Forecast Despite Global Pressures
[New Zimbabwe] The Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister has remained optimistic that economic growth projections will be around 5% by year end despite mounting global pressures driven by…
Education
Apostle Kawinga’s School Block Sparks Education Revolution in Dedza As Enrollment Jumps From 300 to 1,100
[Nyasa Times] What began as a simple act of compassion by Apostle Clifford Kawinga has now transformed into a life-changing education revolution in one of Dedza's most remote communities, with…
Angola
Angola’s Central Bank Predicts Inflation Will Fall to Single Digits By December 2027
[ANGOP] Cuito -- Angola could see inflation fall to single digits by December 2027, due to the slowdown in the overall increase in prices currently being recorded, as a result…
World
Vietnam’s only 5-star airport terminal in Da Nang expanded after years of overcrowding
Da Nang on May 19 broke ground on a nearly VND1.5 trillion (US$57 million) expansion of its T2 international passenger terminal, the only airport terminal in Vietnam with a 5-star…
World
Vietnam offers $76 for women having two children before 35
Women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will receive a minimum financial support package of VND2 million (US$75.86) from Jan. 1, 2027 under a government…