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Connect, protect and coexist: key terms at the Africa-Spain Summit 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa-Spain Summit 2025 between 6 and 8 July. The summit was organised by One Africa Forums to further strengthen collaboration at all levels between Africa and Spain. One Africa Forums is an organisation that creates economic...

Tuchel told England don’t sit among ‘top six’ of ‘big boys’
Thomas Tuchel has been told that England do not sit in the “top five or six” of football’s “big boys” as he plots a bid for 2026 World Cup glory. WHAT HAPPENED? Ex-Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Tuchel has stepped into the international...

Trinidad and Tobago nationals to pay an extra US$250 for US visa
News Sean Douglas 11 Minutes Ago The US Embassy in Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - TT nationals, along with other "aliens" under US immigration law, will soon have to pay an extra US$250 (roughly $1,750) on top of their visa fee of US$185, to enter...

Everton face three new contract dilemmas with key deal agreed
With Idrissa Gueye signed up for another year at Everton, the contract drama is done at Hill Dickinson Stadium. For now. The veteran midfielder has agreed to a one-year extension with the Blues with the option for a further campaign included. He...
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Maresca speaks on Pedro, Jackson dilemma ahead of Chelsea, Fluminense tie
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals his thought on his striker dilemma ahead of Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has given his thoughts on Joao Pedro and Nicolas Jackson ahead of Tuesday's...

Creative activities for children across Dorset this summer
Running until Tuesday, August 19, the programme aims to provide affordable and creative ways for children to stay entertained. The activities will take place in 18 different communities across the county and includes a wide range of activities to...

N63bn can do more than a facelift
BY ADEDOKUN SEYI Oyo state’s bold claim that foreign exchange volatility justified its lavish N63.4 billion renovation of the government house is more than flimsy – it is unapologetic prodigality. To put it bluntly, this one-time redirection...

UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....

Wakanda Not Forever: Plans For Futuristic African City Fall Apart
Plans for a $6 billion futuristic city in Senegal, envisioned by U.S.-born singer Akon and inspired by the fictional Wakanda of Marvel's Black Panther, have been formally abandoned by Senegalese authorities following years of setbacks and failed...

Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague
Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08/07/25 iSERVICE Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary Ockham Communications | 7 July 2025 | 06 July 2025 President Ramaphosa’s Eminent Persons Group meets to set agenda for...

Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague
Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

Influencers urged to steer clear of hot topics during US immigration crackdown
Last month, Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer with millions of followers on TikTok, was detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas after overstaying the terms of his visa, according to a Department of Homeland Security senior official....

Beyond Borders: How African Flavors Shaped Global Cuisine
From gumbo in the American South to couscous in Parisian cafés, African culinary traditions have quietly influenced plates around the world. Through migration, trade, and the transatlantic slave trade, flavors from West Africa, North Africa, and...

Influencers Urged to Steer Clear of Politics During US Immigration Crackdown
Avoid politics. That’s the advice lawyers are increasingly giving US-based content creators who aren’t citizens as an immigration crackdown spreads across the country. “Every chance I get to tell them to scrub their socials even for likes and...
IMEA Maersk Market Update – July 2025
As market dynamics evolve and peak-season activ ity intensifies, many businesses are rethinking their sourcing patterns, transport routes, and inventory buffers to stay ahead of fluctuating demand, capacity constraints, and regulatory shifts. To...

João Pedro makes early mark for Chelsea but Blues forwards must avoid seeing red
Estêvão Willian was not the only Brazilian attacker to offer a tantalising glimpse of the future during Chelsea’s win against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. There was also a bright cameo from João Pedro, who came on for...
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Jackson 'reacts' to criticism, 'makes decision' on Chelsea future
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson reportedly takes a specific stance on his future amid criticism over his recent contributions. Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson reportedly takes a specific stance amid criticism of his recent performances. Jackson...

Newsletter: Soccer world remembers Liverpool's Jota
Happy Friday! There's no better pairing than a holiday weekend and a healthy amount of tournament soccer, and there's plenty on the schedule in both the U.S. and on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest as the...

Behind Boakai’s Trump invitation
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss “commercial opportunities,” thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump. Monrovia, July 7, 2025: Per the...