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Two South-east states developing integrated ranches to curb herder-farmer clashes
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation in Anambra State, Law Mefor, told NAN that the state has no ranch and no immediate plans to establish one.
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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades
Ugandan troops first deployed to Somalia in 2007 as part of an international military coalition to battle Islamic insurgents. But the mission has faced mounting pressure since a US decision to withdraw funding.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates new bus stand at Pudukottai
The Chief Minister, who was on his maiden visit to the district after assuming charge in May, distributed welfare assistance totalling ₹62.73 to 13,676 beneficiaries and inaugurated 44 completed works
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Wild storms dump hail on south-east Queensland
A series of storms have dumped hail on communities across the south-east through Monday afternoon and evening.
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Europe could face colder weather as polar vortex weakens
Disruption to winds above Arctic threatens to alter weather patterns across parts of continent in coming weeks A major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is possible.
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Oyedepo tasks Africa with indigenous solutions to challenges
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, has urged African countries to look inward and deploy indigenous solutions to address the continent’s numerous challenges. Oyedepo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota.
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Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’
Mercedes team principal hits out at ‘selfish’ drivers Antonelli says he will keep No 12 on his car next season The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has described his Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli as a new kind of racing driver who represents the future of the sport, comparing him scathingly to what he called some of the entitled moaners on the grid and declaring “selfless, ruthless” drivers now dead to F1. Antonelli secured his first world championship in Mexico City on Sunday, completing an extraordinary achievement in becoming, at 20 years old, the youngest F1 champion in…
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Cyclone Murasu: CM directs officials to brace for flood into Bapatla district
Heavy inflows are expected through irrigation canals from upstream districts for four days
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New York City Marathon: Andreas Almgren wins on debut as Sheila Chepkirui reclaims crown
Andreas Almgren wins on debut as Sheila Chepkirui reclaims crown. Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui wins second women’s title USA’s Jessica Jessica McClain finishes in second Sweden’s Andreas Almgren wins men’s race on debut Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race of the New York City Marathon on Sunday for the second time, while Sweden’s Andreas Almgren claimed the men’s title in his first ever race over the distance.
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Cyclone Murasu: Seven fishermen caught in rough seas rescued in Nellore
Their boat drifted towards Patakadapalem after its engine failed in rough seas
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Repoll held in Tirupati, Chimakurthy after alleged booth capturing
Ongole recorded 71.27% turnout in Sunday’s municipal polls, says Prakasam Collector
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How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion
Beside him in what was indeed a dominant Mercedes, his teenage teammate, Kimi Antonelli, was the prodigious talent who was expected to require honing after a tricky rookie season. As the youngest F1 world champion and Italy’s first since Alberto Ascari in 1953, Antonelli made history this year but it was the way he did it which truly caught the eye.
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‘Just the beginning’ for Antonelli, F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king
Kimi Antonelli, F1’s youngest world champion at 20, has become the life and soul of the paddock with his personality.
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Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: Twenty years of a reign shaped by destiny, By Samuel Aruwan
Today, 2 November 2026, Sultan Sa’ad marks exactly twenty years on the throne. During 2027, he is expected to surpass Sultan Muhammadu Bello and move into
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
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How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone
‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.
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Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US agrees to its conditions, having previously proposed a one-week timeline. We have stated that, if Iran’s demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, adding that the “exchange of messages is still ongoing” via
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Cheranalloor luxury car crash case: High drama marks hearing on plea to cancel teen driver’s bail
Prosecution and counsel for victim’s family trade charges. Court says further proceedings to be held in-camera in the afternoon, considering involvement of a child in conflict with law
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N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts
Disability advocates, a journalist and a public finance analyst have described the N8.2bn allocated to issues affecting persons with disabilities in the 2026 Appropriation Act as grossly inadequate. They made the observations on Sunday during an X Space
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Woman feared for life during indecent assault in Geraldton
A 29-year-old woman says she was "absolutely terrified" when she was attacked early on Sunday morning while walking home in Geraldton.
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Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia
The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.