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Spur’s £52m signing ready for new challenge

Tottenham’s new £52 million signing from Brighton, Jan Paul van Hecke, says he’s ready for a new challenge after uniting read more Spur’s £52m signing ready for new challenge

Financial Times•6/21/2026

Bedford train crash disruption to last until Thursday

Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat in second Test against New Zealand

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

Rejoining the EU is no panacea

Reversing Brexit would sidetrack UK parliament from pursuing more impactful growth reforms

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‘Kind, principled’: Palestinian journalists remember slain Gaza journalist

Ahmed Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023.

Al Jazeera•6/21/2026

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‎Naming two of our aircraft after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha is tribute to Nigeria’s heritage – Okonkwo, UNA chairman

‎…Says 4 more expected in months Obiora Okonkwo, executive chairman of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has said that the two newly read more ‎Naming two of our aircraft after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha is tribute to Nigeria’s heritage – Okonkwo, UNA chairman

CRRAN petitions Gov Mbah over alleged abduction, detention of three teenagers in Enugu Estate

A Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), a human rights organisation, has petitioned Peter Mbah, the Enugu State governor, read more CRRAN petitions Gov Mbah over alleged abduction, detention of three teenagers in Enugu Estate

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Fathers lament silent mental stress, gender bias

Layeni, the Founder and Executive Director of the Life Abuse Foundation (LAAF), presented a grim overview of key issues confronting men across the country, including underemployment, financial inadequacy, and alarming rates of unreported domestic violence against men.

P.M.News•6/21/2026

Leafnet, LMF-CVI launch FME-IDEAS fashion & garment skills training for 150 trainees in Kogi

The Leafnet Enterprises Limited, in partnership with the Ladi Memorial Foundation, Chateko Vocational Institute (LMF-CVI), Lokoja, has commenced training for read more Leafnet, LMF-CVI launch FME-IDEAS fashion & garment skills training for 150 trainees in Kogi

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Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon

For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race In the early morning dark, thousands of runners waited, jostling with anticipation. South Africa’s national anthem rang out. Then the haunting swell of Shosholoza, first sung by Zimbabwean migrant workers in South Africa’s goldmines. Finally, that unmistakable, spine-tingling piano: Chariots of Fire. Runners gather before the start of the marathon Continue reading...

The Guardian•6/21/2026

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Collaboration, bold thinking hallmarks of great communications campaign – Afanide

Uwem Afanide, managing director, All Seasons Zenith, has said that collaboration, bold thinking, and a commitment to delivering memorable brand read more Collaboration, bold thinking hallmarks of great communications campaign – Afanide