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Indian astronaut grows mung beans and fenugreek in space
The National News
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India’s first astronaut to step aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is carrying out a farming experiment that could help feed astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars. Shubhanshu Shukla, a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force,...
Today-History-Jun30
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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June 30, 2025
Today in History for June 30: In 1859, French acrobat Blondin crossed the Niagara gorge on a tightrope. Before reaching the Canadian side, he stopped to drink champagne and perform other feats. A crowd of 25,000 watched. Today in History for June...
Kenya Airways in talks to support Tanzania's aviation after EU ban
TUKO
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June 30, 2025
Kenya Airways is in talks to lend support to Tanzanian airlines following the recent ban by the European Union (EU). Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka (c) said KQ is in talks with Air Tanzania following the ban in the EU. Photo: Kenya Airways/Air...
Fam optimistic on Flames, Scorchers
The Times Group Malawi
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June 30, 2025
Fam President Fleetwood HaiyaFootball Association of Malawi (Fam) is optimistic that both Malawi Men’s and Women’s national football teams are on the right track despite recent struggles. Fam president Fleetwood Haiya was reacting to the two...
Iran–Africa Relations: What’s Changing After the Confrontation with Israel?
Tunisie Numerique
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June 30, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp In the aftermath of the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, it’s still too early to speak of a complete shift in Iran–Africa relations. However, the signals emerging from the conflict—and its geopolitical...
Oman: Commercial vessel sinks off Salalah Coast, all crew rescued
Zawya
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Muscat: The Maritime Security Center announced the rescue of 20 Crew Members southeast of Salalah’s coast after sinking of the commercial vessel The Maritime Security Center announced today the sinking of the commercial vessel Phoenix 15,...
Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society ...
Modern Ghana
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Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human...
Hotel of the weekBudget-friendly brand draws crowds to booming Ras Al Khaimah
The National News
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The Rove Hotels format arrived on our shores in 2019 as a price-conscious but fun alternative for travellers seeking to enjoy Dubai without blowing their budget. Ten properties have since opened around the city and the homegrown brand recently...
South Africa submits record entry
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
With about three weeks to the third edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18, U-20 Championships, defending champions, South Africa, is topping the list of countries with the highest number of entries for the event. The country...
Israeli army's bombing of Evin prison killed 71, Iran says
The National News
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Iran has said 71 people were killed in an Israeli army bombing last Monday of its notorious Evin prison, where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held. At the end of its 12-day aerial war with Iran, Israel struck the prison in...
England v India: Brilliant Bumrah makes mark in first Test as Brook falls one run short of century
The National News
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India will head into Day 4 of the first Test against England with a narrow advantage after an entertaining battle at Headingley on Sunday. Despite losing overnight centurion Ollie Pope early on in proceedings and then seeing Harry Brook fall one...
SuperSport Secures Broadcasting Rights for COSAFA Cup
Media Update
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June 9, 2025
SuperSport has announced that it is the official broadcaster of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, bringing coverage of the Southern African football spectacle to viewers across the continent. The tournament runs from Wednesday, 4 to Sunday, 15...
Ardie Savea, Jack Leach, Edgar Davids and other top athletes who wore glasses - in pictures
The National News
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All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will become the first player to wear goggles at a Rugby World Cup as he battles vision problems that have left him fearful of going blind. Savea, a key player for the defending champions, said the vision in his...
Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society – drone images help prove it
The Conversation
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June 29, 2025
Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Does the slim phone pack the punch?
The National News
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The last time Samsung released an Edge device was nearly a decade ago, and it featured a signature screen that's curved on the sides. Now, the company has revived the Edge branding, but this time slim's the name of the game with the Samsung Galaxy...
Sheikh Mohammed announces AI system to become advisory UAE Cabinet member from 2026
The National News
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday announced a host of changes taking place within the UAE government. He said the National Artificial Intelligence System will be an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet,...
Sunderland’s £30m Habib Diarra transfer could cause disruption mid-season – here’s why
Sunderland Echo
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June 29, 2025
Senegal have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations – meaning Sunderland’s potential new signing could miss part of the 2025-26 season The Africa Cup of Nations will return this winter, with Morocco set to host the 2025 tournament – and...
Dubai World Cup predictions: Full horse-by-horse analysis for the main event
The National News
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With the richest night in horse racing coming up this Saturday, March 26, Geoffrey Riddle gives his analysis for each of the 12 horses participating in the Dubai World Cup, the US$10 million (Dh36.7m) main event. Click through for predictions....
Sudan's army accepts El Fasher humanitarian truce proposed by UN
The National News
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Sudan's armed forces commander Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan has agreed to a UN proposal for a week-long truce in the besieged city of El Fasher, to allow the delivery of food and other humanitarian aid. Gen Al Burhan conveyed his acceptance of the...
President Putin willing to help in easing tensions with Tehran, RDIF chief says
The National News
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin is open to playing his part in any US-led regional mediation between Israel and Iran, the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday. “I think it’s very important, the next three to five days will be...