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Sheffield student fighting to return from Kenya after mum’s sudden death – as university course faces axe
A Sheffield student is seeking help to return from Kenya after the sudden death of her mother. The case is made more urgent because her university course is reportedly due to be discontinued, potentially putting her ability to resume or complete her studies at risk. The article highlights the practical and financial difficulties of travelling…
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Rare night heron spotted at National Trust site
A black-crowned night heron, a bird rarely seen in the UK, has been recorded by wildlife cameras at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate near Minehead, Somerset. The sighting is significant because it suggests newly restored freshwater habitats at the estate may be attracting scarce wetland species. Conservationists have created wetlands at Holnicote, which also support…
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South African singer Tyla is set to release her second album, ‘A*POP’, later on 23 July. The record follows her successful 2024 self-titled debut and is presented as a more mature, personal stage in her career, shaped by her growth as an artist and individual. The 14-track album includes ‘She Did It Again’, featuring Zara…
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Ethiopian migrant allegedly killed 3 over $65 parking dispute, claimed he was victim of anti-immigrant bias
An Ethiopian migrant has been accused of murdering three employees at his apartment building in St Paul, Minnesota, following a dispute over a $65 parking-deck contract. The case has drawn attention because the suspect reportedly claimed he was being targeted by anti-immigrant bias, while police allege the confrontation escalated into fatal violence. Fox News reported…
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Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Former Migori County governor Okoth Obado has been convicted of arranging the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, a pregnant 26-year-old university student with whom he had an affair. The case drew national attention in Kenya and became a symbol of violence against women, with Otieno’s killing prompting protests and renewed concern about gender-based violence. A…
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With ‘In This Bih’,’ Kah-Lo Once Again Has a Dance World Smash — This Time, She’s Ready For It
Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Kah-Lo has scored another major dance hit with “In This Bih’”, her collaboration with British producer Chris Lorenzo. The track’s rapid viral rise has reinforced her standing in electronic music, while giving her an opportunity to manage success on more independent terms than earlier in her career. The song was…
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Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South Africa
South Africa’s government has dismissed as “opportunistic” a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian nationals seeking an investigation into attacks on foreign migrants, arguing it falls short of the ICC’s legal threshold and that domestic courts can deal with the matter. The petition follows a surge in anti-migrant protests across South…
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Crazed Ethiopian migrant complained about ‘The American System’ after brutally killing three Minnesotans over petty $65 parking dispute
An Ethiopian migrant named Tsegaab Binessu is reported to have fatally shot three people in an apartment in St Paul, Minnesota, following a dispute over an unpaid $65 parking fee. According to the report, the suspect complained about “the American system” after the killings, which have shocked the local community given the seemingly trivial nature…
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Even camels can’t cope: Africa’s ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Camels, long prized in Africa’s Horn and North African regions for their resilience to heat and drought, are increasingly succumbing to extreme temperatures as climate change intensifies conditions in some of the hottest places on Earth. Herders in Ethiopia’s Afar region report animals suffering blistered feet, watery eyes and burnt skin, with rising deaths threatening…
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Migrant allegedly kills 3 apartment building staffers over parking lot contract dispute
A migrant from Africa has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead three property management staff at his apartment building in St Paul, Minnesota, in a dispute over a monthly parking contract. The case has drawn national attention as another example of extreme violence stemming from a seemingly minor grievance, raising questions about workplace…