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Osimhen joins partial team training ahead of Galatasaray’s Kasımpaşa match

Victor Osimhen took part in a portion of Galatasaray’s team training on Tuesday, 6 October, before continuing with an individual programme prepared for him. According to Galatasaray’s official training report⁠, the session took place at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay facilities as the team continued preparations for its next Turkish league match. The update confirms partial participation

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UK house prices hold steady in September as mortgage costs weigh on buyers

UK house prices were unchanged in September compared with both August and a year earlier, according to figures released by Lloyds on Wednesday. The Lloyds House Price Index⁠ put the average property price at £298,441. Prices were down 0.2% on a quarterly basis. The flat monthly reading followed a revised 0.3% decline in August, suggesting a

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Reps panel summons FCT council officials over ₦100bn audit queries

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a final summons to senior officials of the Federal Capital Territory’s six area councils over unresolved financial audit queries involving about ₦100 billion. According to Premium Times⁠, the committee directed personnel management and finance directors, alongside heads of audit, to appear on Wednesday, 14 October. Committee chairman

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Russia says 23 Indian crew rescued after Black Sea tanker attack

Russia says emergency crews rescued all 23 Indian nationals aboard the Liberian-flagged tanker Aframax Rio after an unmanned-vessel attack set it ablaze off the country’s Black Sea coast on Tuesday, 6 October. According to Reuters’ report quoting Russia’s Transport Ministry⁠, no injuries were reported among the crew. Regional authorities also closed beaches in Sirius, near Sochi,

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India raises benchmark interest rate to 5.5% as inflation pressures grow

The Reserve Bank of India has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first interest rate increase since February 2023. The decision, announced on Wednesday, 7 October, increases the rate from 5.25%. A rise of 25 basis points means an increase of 0.25 percentage points. Moneycontrol reports⁠ that the move

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Kosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president after last-minute deal

Kosovo’s parliament has elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president following a late-night agreement between political rivals, appearing to avert another snap parliamentary election. The Kosovo Presidency’s announcement⁠ confirms that she received 81 votes and took the constitutional oath before lawmakers. The election took place during a parliamentary session that began on 6 October and continued into

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Femi Adebayo opens film production and training hub in Lagos

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled the Euphoria 360 Hub in Oregun, Lagos, establishing a new base for film production, post-production, and creative training. According to the News Agency of Nigeria⁠, Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat commissioned the facility on Tuesday, 6 October, at a ceremony attended by actors, filmmakers and content creators. The hub

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Mali says troops have retaken Kidal as separatists announce withdrawal.

Mali’s transitional government says its armed forces have recaptured the northern city of Kidal, with support from Russia’s Africa Corps. According to the Associated Press⁠, government spokesman Brigadier General Issa Ousmane Coulibaly announced the operation in a statement read on state television on Tuesday, 6 October. The Azawad Liberation Front, known as the FLA, acknowledged withdrawing

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Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals as Kane equals England appearance record

Spain booked their place in the Nations League quarter-finals on Tuesday, 6 October, while Harry Kane scored twice for England on the night he matched Peter Shilton’s men’s international appearance record. According to UEFA’s matchday report⁠, Mikel Merino’s double secured a 2-1 comeback victory away to Croatia. England won 3-0 against Czechia at Wembley, with Kane

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