Zimbabwe’s counter-terrorism police said they had arrested and charged a man with recruiting five people to join the Russian army. Several investigations have exposed how Russia has lured men from African countries with promises of well-paid jobs, only to force them to fight on the Ukrainian front line. Court documents showed that the 36-year-old suspect...
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China Blacklists 20 More Japanese Organisation In New Export Controls
China on Monday put 20 more Japanese organisations on a blacklist over the export of items with both military and civilian possible uses, deepening a months-long row with Tokyo. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement said the new additions, including major companies, “have participated in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities”. Japan’s government spokesman Minoru...
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Comcast Plans To Split NBC Universal, Sky Into Separate Company
Comcast said on Monday it would split its NBC Universal and Sky media businesses into a separate company, a move it says will allow both entities to pursue independent growth strategies and enhance long-term shareholder value. The U.S. cable and media giant said its board and management believe the separation would better position each company...
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Ramaphosa Calls For Peaceful Conduct Ahead Of June 30 Anti-Immigration Protests
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens planning anti-immigration demonstrations on June 30 to protest peacefully and within the law. He warned that violence, intimidation and vigilantism have no place in the country’s constitutional democracy. In a message to the nation titled “Protest is both a right and a responsibility,” Ramaphosa acknowledged public...
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Eleven Killed In France’s Skydiving Plane Crash
A skydiving plane crashed in the eastern town of Tomblaine, killing all 11 people on board, local authorities said on Sunday.The crash is said to be one of France’s deadliest light aircraft accidents. The crash killed five instructors, five students, and the pilot, said Yves Seguy, the prefect of the eastern department of Meurthe-et-Moselle. “There...
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Tinubu Signs NIMC ACT 2026 Into Law
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law.The law is expected to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President said the signing took place at the State House,...
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IGP Orders Reinforcements Following Bokkos Attacks Across Plateau Communities
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo F. Morris, to Plateau State on an operational assessment visit following recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of the State. During the visit on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, the AIG visited...
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Binance Pledges To Stay In Europe Despite Licence Setback
Binance on Wednesday reiterated it’s commitment to operating in Europe despite facing regulatory setbacks that have complicated its efforts to secure licences under the European Union’s new crypto framework. The company said it would continue its engagement with regulators across the region after encountering obstacles in obtaining authorisation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime,...
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Nigerian Senate Passes State Police Bill, Grants Governors Powers
Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police forces, a major step toward decentralising the country’s policing system as authorities grapple with persistent security challenges. The legislation, titled the State Police Bill, would allow Nigeria’s 36 states to establish and manage their own police formations alongside the federal police...
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Messi Breaks World Cup Goal Record With Brace Against Austria
Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals to move clear of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, whose record of 16 goals stood since 2014.