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Edinburgh and Leeds to Host Tour de France Grand Departs in 2027: A Historic Sporting Spectacle for the UK
The United Kingdom is set to make cycling history in 2027, as Edinburgh and Leeds are confirmed to host the Grand Departs of the men’s and women’s Tour de France. This announcement marks an unprecedented occasion for British sports, with organisers calling it “the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain.” Fans across
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Defence Minister Urges States to Stop Negotiating with Bandits, Terrorists
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has called on state and local governments to cease all negotiations and deals with bandits and terrorists, warning that such engagements undermine national security and embolden criminal groups. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa stressed that bandits and terrorists do not negotiate in good faith,
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Players Must Have the Right Social Skills to Succeed at the World Cup, Says Thomas Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel has warned that talent alone will not guarantee selection for his World Cup squad, insisting players must also demonstrate the right social skills, mentality and personality to cope with the demands of a major international tournament. With Tuchel’s England contract set to expire at the end of this summer’s Fifa World
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Flights Between India and US, Europe Disrupted After Iran Temporarily Closes Airspace
New Delhi: International air travel connecting India with West Asia, Europe, and the United States faced major disruptions on Thursday following a temporary closure of Iranian airspace, which lasted for nearly five hours on Wednesday. The closure, prompted by heightened military tensions in the region, forced airlines to re-route, delay, and even cancel flights, affecting both passengers
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Five MP Students Expelled After Assaulting PG Student from Assam; Police Probe Possible Racial Motive
Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh: In a disturbing incident reminiscent of recent attacks on northeastern students in India, five postgraduate students at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, were expelled following the alleged assault of a 22-year-old student from Assam. The incident occurred in the university hostel on Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to register a case and
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Family Appeals for Support as Teen Battles Bone Cancer
The family of 17-year-old Ayomide Amdi has launched a plea for financial assistance to cover life-saving treatment for Osteogenic Sarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. Ayomide is currently receiving care at a private medical facility in Ogun State and has begun chemotherapy. Doctors have recommended both chemotherapy and surgery, emphasizing that timely treatment is
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Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in High Court Stay on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, Urges Early Disposal
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday declined to interfere with a Madras High Court order staying the single judge’s directive to grant a “UA 16+” certification to the highly anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay. The apex court emphasized that the matter was already pending before a division bench of the high court and urged the bench
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Nigeria Looks Ahead to Qatar with Ibadan Golf Qualifier
All is set for the second 2026 Sun Open Amateur Golf Tournament at Ibadan Golf Club, Ibadan. The event, organized by High Performance Centre and Sports Leadership Hub (HPCSLH), is expected to attract Nigeria’s top amateur golfers and serve as a national qualifier for the 2026 Qatar Open Golf Championship. Speaking at a briefing, Convener
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Senator Steve Daines Likely to Visit India Soon Amid Efforts to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
New Delhi: Republican Senator Steve Daines, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, is expected to visit India in the near future, HT has learnt. The visit comes at a time when India and the United States are working to repair strained relations, particularly in the economic and trade arenas, and represents a strategic effort to deepen
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Oyetola Celebrates Chief Bisi Akande on 87th Birthday
Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola has extended warm felicitations to former Osun State governor and senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Chief Bisi Akande, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. In a statement shared by his media adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola described Akande as a towering figure in Nigeria’s democratic evolution,
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