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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 32 as rescuers search rubble

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At least 32 people have been killed in Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, according to updated reporting by Reuters⁠, as emergency teams continued searching damaged buildings on Thursday, 8 October. The attacks struck residential buildings, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said around 100 people had been injured nationwide. The heaviest losses

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Senegal’s AFCON title appeal goes to CAS, with no verdict expected today

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Senegal’s appeal against the decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, 8 October, at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. According to the CAS hearing notice⁠, proceedings will take place behind closed doors. The court says no decision will be announced on

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Badenoch rules out Reform UK pact as Conservatives seek political recovery

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected an electoral alliance with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, saying her party must offer voters a different choice as it seeks to return to government. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Wednesday, 7 October, Badenoch said the internal divisions that damaged the party had been addressed. The Associated

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US expands Trump Accounts to nearly 70 million children: what families need to know

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The White House says nearly 70 million investment accounts have been created for children under the Trump Accounts programme, including more than 60 million through automatic enrolment. In its 7 October announcement⁠, the administration said parents and guardians must still claim their children’s accounts to manage them and enable further contributions. The figure describes accounts created.

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US Proposes $70,000 Student Work Training Fee: What Applicants Need to Know

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The Trump administration has proposed a substantial new fee for international students seeking work experience through the United States’ Optional Practical Training programme, known as OPT. The proposal, released on 7 October, would require approved educational institutions to pay $70,000 before recommending an eligible F-1 student for OPT under the new arrangements. It is a

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Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Targets as Israel Marks 7 October Anniversary

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Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed new attacks on Saudi airports and military facilities on Wednesday, 7 October, as fighting intensified between the group and Saudi-backed forces. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said missiles and drones had targeted sites in Saudi Arabia. According to the Associated Press report republished by Click2Houston⁠, he provided no evidence supporting the claims.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning star of ‘On the Waterfront’, dies at 102

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Eva Marie Saint, who won an Oscar for her first film and starred opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, has died aged 102. She died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, 6 October, family representative Jeff Sanderson told the Associated Press, whose report was republished by iNFOnews⁠. Her career brought together

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PenCom Says ₦758bn Bond Cleared Pension Backlog, Funded Accrued Rights Through 2029

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Nigeria’s National Pension Commission says a ₦758 billion Federal Government Pension Bond has cleared inherited pension liabilities, including obligations dating back to 2007. PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran gave the update at the commission’s media conference in Lagos on Tuesday, 6 October. According to The Guardian’s report⁠, she said the intervention had benefited 957,045 Nigerians. The commission

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Libya’s Eastern Parliament Replaces Aguila Saleh After 12 Years

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Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives has replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker, ending his 12-year tenure amid disputes over leadership and parliamentary procedures. Lawmakers selected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi on Tuesday, 6 October. According to The Libya Observer⁠, parliamentary spokesperson Abdullah Blehiq announced the decision following a session chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Misbah Douma. Al-Obeidi is an

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South Africa Among Seven Countries Seeking to Host 2036 Olympics

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South Africa is among seven countries discussing the possibility of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics with the International Olympic Committee. The other interested countries are Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Korea, and Türkiye. According to the Olympic Council of Asia’s account of the IOC announcement, all seven are in the preliminary stage known as Continuous Dialogue. South

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