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Former German Intelligence Chief Arrested in Espionage Investigation

German authorities have arrested August Hanning, the former head of the country’s foreign intelligence service, and a former aide as prosecutors investigate the handling of classified intelligence. The German federal prosecutor’s office⁠ said both men were arrested on Tuesday, 6 October, under warrants issued by a federal judge. Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service, known as

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Ayra Starr and Zayn Release Video for “Heaven Baby”

Ayra Starr and Zayn have released the official music video for “Heaven Baby,” their collaboration from Starr’s album, Starrgirl. The video on Ayra Starr’s YouTube channel⁠ features both artists performing in a dark, softly lit setting. Apple Music⁠ also lists the new video under both their names. The song itself was released with Starrgirl in August. Its video gives the

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Nigeria Face Russia Friendly With Seven Players Unavailable

Nigeria will face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, 6 October, with seven players unavailable because of injuries, club decisions, and a travel document issue. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Victory Akpe are out through injury, according to the Nigeria Football Federation⁠. The NFF said clubs did not release Raphael Onyedika, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola, and Moses

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Olise Scores Twice as France Fight Back to Beat Belgium 4–1

Belgium led France with 13 minutes of normal time left. By the final whistle, France had won 4–1, with substitute Michael Olise involved in three of their four goals. According to UEFA’s match report⁠, Dodi Lukébakio gave Belgium a first-half lead at the Stade de France on Monday. Désiré Doué equalised in the 77th minute before

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Fuel shipments from South Korea to Russia raise sanctions questions

More than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, were loaded at South Korean ports for shipment to Russia during July and August, according to an analysis of port records and ship movements by the Guardian⁠. It identified seven tankers making 14 voyages to Russia’s far east. Three of the vessels were under UK and EU sanctions, the

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Agbara Nla: The Return Reaches ₦170.6 Million After Opening Weekend

Agbara Nla: The Return has earned a reported ₦170.59 million from preview screenings and its first weekend in Nigerian cinemas. According to Nairametrics⁠, citing FilmX box-office data, about ₦71.4 million came from previews. The film then earned ₦99.15 million from Friday, 2 October to Sunday, 4 October. The ₦170.59 million figure includes both periods, rather than weekend sales alone.

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South Africa raises petrol prices by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday

South Africa will raise petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday, 7 October, after a rise in international oil and fuel costs. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced the monthly adjustment on Monday. The price of 93 petrol will increase by R3.12 per litre, while 95 petrol will rise by R3.33 per litre. The

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Medvedev disqualified after ball strikes spectator in China Open semi-final

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic on Monday after hitting a ball into the stands and striking a spectator. The decision ended the match and sent Djokovic into Tuesday’s final in Beijing. Djokovic was leading 7-5, 5-3 and serving for the match. After he won a point, the ball

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Lockerbie bombing trial: US judge sets January 2027 jury selection date

A US judge has ordered jury selection to begin on 19 January 2027 in the trial of a Libyan man accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi faces two charges connected to the destruction of the aircraft. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Mexico Seeks Evidence After U.S. Ambassador Alleges Border Gunfire

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has asked the United States to provide evidence for a claim that shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border towards U.S. Coast Guard personnel. U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson made the allegation on Sunday concerning an area where Mexico’s Tamaulipas state meets Texas. Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexico’s National Guard,

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