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Waste workers help find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
world

Waste workers help find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

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BBC World

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Ex-Liverpool star Salah arrives in Turkiye before move to Trabzonspor
world

Ex-Liverpool star Salah arrives in Turkiye before move to Trabzonspor

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkiye club Trabzonspor.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Actress Tope Osoba d!es
entertainment

Actress Tope Osoba d!es

The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the passing of actress, Temitope Osoba. The news of

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

El Niño to push 6 million into hunger in West and Central Africa – WFP
business

El Niño to push 6 million into hunger in West and Central Africa – WFP

The strengthening El Niño weather pattern could push nearly six million additional people in West and Central Africa into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027, according to a n

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Nairametrics

Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank
world

Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank

A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

From Lagos To Kuala Lumpur: How The Premier League Became The World’s Shared Betting Language
sports

From Lagos To Kuala Lumpur: How The Premier League Became The World’s Shared Betting Language

When the 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on August 15, the opening whistle will not just echo through stadiums in England. It will land in viewing centres in Surulere, mama

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Complete Sports

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
world

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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BBC World

7 Construction Safety Services Every NYC Contractor Should Know About
sports

7 Construction Safety Services Every NYC Contractor Should Know About

Construction projects in New York City require more than skilled labor and careful planning. Contractors must also navigate OSHA regulations, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requ

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Complete Sports

Actor Brad Pitt asks court to order ex-wife Angelina Jolie to turn over financial records
entertainment

Actor Brad Pitt asks court to order ex-wife Angelina Jolie to turn over financial records

American actor Brad Pitt has asked a court to compel his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, to hand over f

Aug 5, 20265 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Nigeria’s scheduled airline seat capacity rises 37% to 1.22 million in August
business

Nigeria’s scheduled airline seat capacity rises 37% to 1.22 million in August

Nigeria's scheduled airline seat capacity rose 37% year-on-year to 1.22 million seats in August 2026, recording the fastest growth among Africa's top aviation markets. The post Nig

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Nairametrics

Pakistan restricts international media reporting
world

Pakistan restricts international media reporting

Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives
world

Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives

The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

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BBC World

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
world

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses
startups

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses

Since launching in 2025, Clea has processed nearly $30 million in cross-border transactions, using stablecoins to help businesses move money faster.

Aug 5, 20266 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after alarming TikTok livestream
entertainment

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after alarming TikTok livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been taken to the hospital after an alarming TikTok livestream

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results
business

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. The post WAEC r

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Nairametrics

Lebanon and Israel still split over disarming Hezbollah at Rome talks
world

Lebanon and Israel still split over disarming Hezbollah at Rome talks

Disagreements remain in second day of resumed talks over disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
world

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Aug 5, 20261 min read
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BBC World

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