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KPA miss out on WBLA Zone Five podium after defeat to Fox Divas
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) finished fourth at the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five Qualifiers after losing 102-97 to Tanzania’s Fox Divas in Kibaha. Fox Divas took third place after the hosts edged KPA in the classification match. The report also says Kenya’s E…
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Meatco to slaughter cattle for two days for Namibian market
NAMPA reports that the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October 2026, with all beef going to the domestic market, in line with veterinary services operating procedures. The supplied excerpt also includes photo captions…
Namibia Press Agency
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NCCK calls for exam integrity as KPSEA and KJSEA tests begin
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) urged exam administrators to safeguard the integrity of the KPSEA and KJSEA tests as they begin, warning that malpractice should be punished. In a statement cited on October 25, 2026, NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyan…
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Education statistics: Women constitute 63% of medical students
In Bangladesh, women make up nearly 63% of students in public and private medical colleges, and they also outnumber men in dental education. Women represent about 90% of enrolments in nursing and midwifery programmes. The excerpt says women are still a smaller share of physician…
Prothom Alo
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DFA rejects Ombudsman Remulla’s call to outsource visa processing
Philippine Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said visa processing should be outsourced to third-party providers such as VFS, arguing that foreign service officers should focus on diplomacy. The Department of Foreign Affairs rejected the proposal and defended its mandate over visa …
Philippine Star
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Doncic leads Lakers past Jazz with 52-point performance
Luka Doncic scored 52 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 132-123 in Salt Lake City. Austin Reaves added 29 points, and the Lakers improved to 3-0 after overcoming an 18-point second-quarter deficit. Lauri Markkanen led Uta…
Cyprus Mail
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Hardrock beat MWOS 3-2 with late comeback to boost PSL title hopes
Hardrock came from two goals down to defeat MWOS 3-2 at Chahwanda and strengthen their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title ambitions. MWOS led through first-half goal by Arthur Banda and a second from Nigel Makumbe, but Hardrock responded with goals from Gerald Takwara and …
I Harare
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Mashatile to visit Bronkhorstspruit amid water contamination concerns
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is due to visit Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng on Monday after reports of gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated water in the area. According to the Presidency, the visit will include an assessment of the Bronkhorstspruit Water…
SAnews
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Police rescue kidnapping victim in Oyo; IPID arrests Honeydew police officer over alleged sexual assault
Reports describe two separate incidents: in Oyo state, police rescued a kidnapping victim, and in Delta state they arrested a school bus driver over an alleged sexual assault. In a separate report, IPID arrested a Honeydew police officer over an alleged sexual assault.
Guardian
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Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters, has died at age 46. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, he died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. His family confirme…
BOL
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Pate confirms evacuation of Nigeria’s Ebola index patient to Switzerland
Nigeria’s health minister, Muhammad Pate, reportedly confirmed that the country’s Ebola index patient was evacuated to Switzerland. One report frames the move as a WHO explanation of why the patient was transferred abroad; the other says Pate confirmed the evacuation.
Guardian
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Kabambe asks Vice President Ansah to clarify contact with Mutharika
UTM president Dalitso Kabambe publicly asked Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah to say whether she is still in contact with President Arthur Peter Mutharika. In a Facebook post, Kabambe said Malawians deserve clear information about government leadership, Cabinet meetings, and…
Nyasa Times
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Shadab’s heroics seal thrilling Pakistan win over England
Pakistan defeated England by chasing 242 runs in an ODI tri-series match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with Shadab Khan playing a key role in the win. England were bowled out for 241, led by Ben Duckett’s 105, while Pakistan reached the target in 47.1 overs thanks to Shadab’s pr…
BOL
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Liberia to Launch “Road to the UNSC Presidency” Initiative on United Nations Day
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, plans to launch “Liberia’s Road to the UNSC Presidency” on Monday, October 26, 2026, during the country’s United Nations Day commemoration. The initiative is tied to Liberia’s 202…
Front Page Africa
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Japan’s Ami Nakai wins Grand Prix de France after Yuna Aoki falters
Japanese skater Ami Nakai successfully defended her title at the Grand Prix de France in the women’s singles free skate, overcoming a third-place position after the short program to finish ahead of Anastasiia Gubanova and Italy’s Lara Naki Gutmann. The 18-year-old, a bronze meda…
Taipei Times
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Israeli strike on Gaza university kills three amid ceasefire, Palestinian sources say
An Israeli strike on the Islamic University in Gaza City killed three people and wounded eight others, according to Palestinian reports. The strike took place during the active October 2025 Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Israel Defense Forces later said it had targeted terror ope…
Virtual Jerusalem
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Bayern Munich beat Freiburg 3-1 after late scare
Bayern Munich defeated SC Freiburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga to preserve their unbeaten start to the season. Bayern led through goals from Dayot Upamecano and Serge Gnabry before Freiburg pulled one back via an own goal by Tom Bischof, but Bayern held on despite late pressure.
Channel News Asia
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Bulgaria's presidential election heads to Nov. 1 runoff
Bulgaria's presidential election will go to a runoff on Nov. 1 after no candidate ticket won more than 50% of the vote, according to Anadolu, citing unofficial results from polling agencies released by Bulgarian National Television. Incumbent President Iliana Yotova and her runn…
Kabar
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for trilateral talks with US and Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to take part in trilateral negotiations with the United States and Russia, and that the talks should produce concrete results. He said discussions with US officials in Oslo covered air defense shortages, Starlink and …
SANA
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Woman found dead after marriage dispute; husband hospitalised after suspected poison attempt
A woman was found dead with multiple injuries in Gweru after a reported marriage dispute, while her husband was hospitalised following a suspected poison suicide attempt. Police attended the scene around 5am on Thursday, according to the Daily News report. Another report from I …
Daily News
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