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Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Since the mysterious deaths of a husband and wife in the Medici family, a powerful Italian dynasty that ruled Florence and Tuscany almost uninterruptedly...
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Elon Musk broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says

Billionaire Elon Musk broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan...
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Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government’s attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a...
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Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a ‘public-private’ conspiracy to target Israel’s critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel by doxing,...
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These designers are reviving an ancient craft — using plastic waste

Egypt is famous for its ancient history and culture, but it is struggling with a particularly modern problem: plastic waste. The country produces around 2.5 million metric...
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A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk. It isn’t ready for prime time

Cognitively healthy older adults with high levels of a biomarker called p-tau217 in their blood had an estimated 38% greater chance of developing early...
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ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been told to halt most vehicle stops nationwide immediately, following a pair of fatal shootings in...
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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz

One person has died and three others are missing after a pontoon boat capsized around 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. San Francisco Fire...
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Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators

The Indian agency investigating last year's Air India plane crash that killed 260 people has said that a draft final report could be ready...
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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira...
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Labour Party denies missing INEC candidates’ upload deadline

The Labour Party has dismissed reports alleging that it failed to upload the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates before the Independent National...
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2027: APGA endorses Tinubu as preferred candidate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary,...
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Mary Habila: ‘Umahi should step aside’ – ADC demands independent probe

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has asked the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to step aside pending an independent investigation into the death of...
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Trump’s retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

Donald Trump's latest Iran War demand lasted all of 24 hours and suggests a president searching for unorthodox ways out of a difficult position. On...
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Ex-Gombe SDP gov candidate defects to PDP, backs Pantami

A former Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Gombe State, Kelmi Lazarus, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring support for the party’s...
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Nigeria needs competent, compassionate leader – Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria requires competent, accountable and compassionate leadership to unlock its vast human...
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Osun guber: ‘Monitor election closely’ — APC governorship candidate urges British mission

Osun State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has called on the British High Commission and the international community to closely monitor the...
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Taraba APC crisis: Electoral victories should not breed arrogance, exclusion – Kefas tells candidates

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged party members who secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket ahead of the upcoming elections to...
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A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk. It isn’t ready for prime time

Cognitively healthy older adults with high levels of a biomarker called p-tau217 in their blood had an estimated 38% greater chance of developing early...

How my period is supercharging my ADHD

FG expands cancer patient support funds to check treatment costs

Ekiti reiterates commitment to stronger public health emergency response

UITH doctors down tools over assault on member

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Abuja court remands two siblings over father’s fatal attack

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arraigned two children of the late Adimike Godwin and another suspect before the FCT High Court over...

ICPC arraigns ex-minister Nnaji, court grants N20m bail

Adamawa court fines ADC gov candidate ₦3m for illegal campaign posters

Court to hear Accord Party chieftain’s presidential ticket suit July 14

DSS detains journalist over drone, Sowore demands release

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Labour Party denies missing INEC candidates’ upload deadline

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PFIPC scandal: Again, Senate rejects probe request

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75-year-old man bags 10 years imprisonment for defiling minor in Rivers

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Police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen vehicle in Gombe

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FG urges African nations to adopt anti-terror financing rules for NGOs

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FG hails NECO CBT exam, says technology curbing malpractice

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Kalu hails Tinubu, Ribadu over rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

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Court orders final forfeiture of 48 property linked to ex-AGF Malami

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Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

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Ubi Franklin warns young men against having children with multiple women

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Oyo abduction: Senate approves N50m for families of slain teachers, soldiers

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Elon Musk broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says

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FG ends S’Africa evacuation with final airlift of 308 Nigerians

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Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

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Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a ‘public-private’ conspiracy to target Israel’s critics

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