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Jamie Overton Open to Ashes Return if Joe Root Asks
Jamie Overton open to England Ashes return if Joe Root asks. 32-year-old all-rounder, sidelined by stress fractures, focuses on white-ball cricket, hopeful of Test recall.
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Lord's Pitch Nine Overhaul: Why the Square Dug Up a Strip
Lord's has dug up Pitch Nine after years of surface criticism and an 'unsatisfactory' ICC rating. Here's what triggered the overhaul, the ground's action plan, and what it means for upcoming matches.
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Formula 1 to Restore Standard 305km Race Distance for 2028 Season
Formula 1 will restore the standard 305km race distance in 2028 after a temporary 15km reduction for the 2027 season, driven by new hybrid engine regulations and fuel strategy concerns.
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MNEK Cancels Bulldozer Tour Over Costs and Ticket Sales
MNEK has cancelled his Bulldozer!! tour amid poor ticket sales and prohibitive production costs, leaving fans disappointed but refunds promised. The decision highlights the growing financial pressure on artists touring new albums.
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Zack Coughlan Jailed for Life: UWE Student Murder of Jamie Collins Shocks Campus
A Bristol UWE student has been jailed for life with a minimum 28-year term for the brutal murder of his housemate Jamie Collins in a pre-planned attack that shocked the university community.
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Helen Haines Amputation: Details After Targeted Attack on Australian Independent MP
Independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a targeted car attack in regional Victoria, police say. Her husband confirms she is stable in hospital as the alleged driver faces serious charges.
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EFCC Arrests Abuja Businessman Over $120 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a 57-year-old Abuja businessman accused of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of over $120 million in a scheme spanning nearly two decades.
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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Uyo Hotel Hideout
Akwa Ibom police arrest a 26-year-old suspect in a Uyo hotel, recovering weapons and charms linked to armed robbery; one accomplice remains at large.
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Nigerian Senate Urges Emergency Funding, Mandatory Ebola Screening at All Entry Points
The Nigerian Senate has called for emergency funding and mandatory health screening at all international entry points to prevent Ebola importation, citing gaps in current surveillance and outdated legal frameworks.
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Ogun State Suspends Eselu of Iselu Kingdom Over Partisan Conduct
Ogun State suspends the traditional ruler of Iselu Kingdom after allegations of partisan political activities, raising questions about monarchs' role in governance.
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Stephen Graham Gives Seth Meyers a Walking Acting Lesson on Late Night
Stephen Graham visited Seth Meyers' show and taught him character walks, turning a simple walk into an acting lesson. Meyers gave it his all, arms and all.
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EFCC Arrests Abuja Businessman Over $120 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a 57-year-old Abuja businessman accused of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of over $120 million in a scheme spanning nearly two decades.
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Lord's Pitch Nine Overhaul: Why the Square Dug Up a Strip
Lord's has dug up Pitch Nine after years of surface criticism and an 'unsatisfactory' ICC rating. Here's what triggered the overhaul, the ground's action plan, and what it means for upcoming matches.
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Audacious Thinking: Why Impossible Ideas Shape Tech's Future
When ambition meets reality, this editor’s letter explores why daring ideas—from synthetic blood to climate action—matter more than ever, and how to stop self-limiting.
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Apple, Microsoft, and Meta Show Why Stock Picking Is Viable for Individual Investors
Jim Cramer explains how Apple, Microsoft, and Meta show individual investors can successfully pick stocks with proper research and perspective.
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Xi-Trump Summit Produces Modest Deals on Trade, AI, and Iran as Markets Digest Rising Yields
Xi and Trump meet amid pageantry, announcing modest tariff cuts, an AI dialogue, and heightened Middle East tensions that sent yields and oil prices higher.
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Northern Star Resources Rejects $27 Billion Gold Fields Takeover Offer
Northern Star Resources' board has rejected a $27 billion takeover bid from Gold Fields, arguing the offer significantly undervalues the company and comes at a highly opportunistic time.
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Petrol Price Drops to N1,350 per Litre as Depot Rates Softened
Petrol prices across Nigeria have fallen to as low as N1,350 per litre following continued declines in depot rates, with major marketers and independent sellers adjusting prices downward amid softer international crude markets.
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Kwara State commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid with 1.4MW battery in Oke-Oyi
The Federal Government has commissioned a 581kWp solar mini-grid equipped with a 1.4MW battery energy storage system in Kwara State, aiming to deliver reliable power to nearly 1,800 households and businesses in underserved communities.
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Ruto Praises Dangote Refinery as Masterpiece Amid $36 Billion Revenue Target
President William Ruto tours the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, calling it a masterpiece, while the group targets $36 billion in revenue and expands plans for a $17 billion East African refinery.