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Space Oddity at fifty-seven and Bowie’s Apollo anthem, England name Guehi for Norway quarter-final
England pick a fit-again Marc Guehi for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway; Wakefield end Hull KR’s home run; a dog is rescued off Ben Nevis after eating cannabis; and David Bowie’s Space Oddity marks fifty-seven years.
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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
In Kenya, a growing number of men — particularly among the Kikuyu, the country’s largest ethnic group — are taking their mother’s name as their surname, breaking with the tradition in which children inherit their father’s first name. The trend has sparked public debate and, in some cases, ridicule directed at these men, whereas women…
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England to meet Norway in Miami World Cup quarter-final
England will face Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, in a tie to be staged in Miami. The fixture represents a significant test of England’s tournament ambitions under manager Thomas Tuchel, with Norway posing a particular threat through striker Erling Haaland, whose form makes him a major defensive concern for the Three…
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Norway kit and Guehi fit as England eye World Cup quarter-final; Wakefield stun Hull KR
England ready Marc Guehi for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, as Wakefield Trinity end Hull KR’s home run; football mourns Jayden Adams, 25, and a cannabis-struck dog is rescued from Ben Nevis.
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South Africa World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance
South African footballer Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder who represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, has died suddenly, less than two weeks after his most recent tournament appearance. His death was announced by the South Africa Football Players Union, which described it as an “untimely passing” and paid tribute to his impact on…
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Jayden Adams Dead: South African Soccer Pro Who Played 2026 FIFA World Cup Was 25
Jayden Adams, the 25-year-old South African footballer who represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning at a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have opened an investigation. A cause of death has not yet been established,…
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More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
“I feel happy and elated… I feel joy,” the head of the local teachers’ union tells the BBC.
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Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup midfielder, dies at 25
South African footballer Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder featured in three of South Africa’s four matches at the tournament, starting the group-stage opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia before coming…
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PM’s Kirk trial evidence, Nigeria’s phantom investment council, and Meta pulls Muse
Prosecutors reveal “devastating” evidence against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, as a bogus presidential council is exposed in Nigeria and Meta scraps its Muse AI tool amid a Hollywood backlash. Plus tributes to Emergency star Randolph Mantooth.
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.