Real test for fragile Somalia as African Union forces start handing over to national army  

Real test for fragile Somalia as African Union forces start handing over to national army  

Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, AU Commission Chair Special Representative and ATMIS Head, told the Security Council: “Stability ushered in last May delivered dividends and, in many instances, exceeded expectations. Progress thus far is testament to the resilience and determination of the Somali people”.

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Arsenal sporting directors risk wrath of fans and owners if they fail to tie up Caicedo, Rice transfers early

Arsenal sporting directors risk wrath of fans and owners if they fail to tie up Caicedo, Rice transfers early

Arsenal infamously missed out on the signing of priority January target Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk when the deal was hijacked at the final hour by Chelsea. Although that may prove to be a blessing in disguise given Mudryk’s terrible start for Chelsea, any repeat of Arsenal failing to complete transfers will not be tolerated by the ownership or fans.

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Russia blows up dam and nuclear plant in Ukraine’s Kherson region, endangering 22,000 lives

Russia blows up dam and nuclear plant in Ukraine’s Kherson region, endangering 22,000 lives

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency later said on Telegram that Russian forces had blown up the dam “in a panic”, in what it said was “an obvious act of terrorism and a war crime, which will be evidence in an international tribunal”.

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IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official says

IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official says

In March, the IOC said eligibility should be limited to athletes and officials who have not actively supported the war, nor have ties to the military and state security agencies. No clear definitions for eligibility were yet stated.

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Donald Trump resurfaces on CNN townhall with same old lies on polls, twisting answers and insults

Donald Trump resurfaces on CNN townhall with same old lies on polls, twisting answers and insults

Trump, when asked by CNN moderator Kaitlan Collins about the verdict, said his poll numbers went up and repeated his statements that he didn’t know Carroll, although at least one photograph has surfaced of them together.

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Fighting rages between Sudanese army and paramilitary force despite 72-hour ceasefire mediated by US, Saudi Arabia

Fighting rages between Sudanese army and paramilitary force despite 72-hour ceasefire mediated by US, Saudi Arabia

The latest ceasefire, brokered by foreign powers, is supposed to last until Sunday at midnight. The RSF accused the army of violating it with air strikes on its bases in Omdurman, Khartoum’s sister city at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers, and Mount Awliya.

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Details of Man United’s plans to offload up to 13 players emerge, but faces obstacles in pursuit of targets

Details of Man United’s plans to offload up to 13 players emerge, but faces obstacles in pursuit of targets

But in a blow to United, Brighton sensation Evan Ferguson looks set to stay on the south coast. It’s claimed only a mammoth figure will prise the young striker away from the Seagulls, despite Ferguson idolising Wayne Rooney as a child and supporting the Red Devils.

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Man City teenager Rico Lewis  keeps Liverpool big guns quiet, elates his manager Pep Guardiola

Man City teenager Rico Lewis  keeps Liverpool big guns quiet, elates his manager Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was blown away by teenager Rico Lewis during the 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round, saying the club are lucky to have him for many years to come. The 18-year-old put in an all-action display at right-back and battled well against...

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Researchers: Early-life nutrition quality has strong bearing on human genes, long we live

Researchers: Early-life nutrition quality has strong bearing on human genes, long we live

Although no one can predict how long they will live, factors like genetics, lifestyle, gender, and ethnicity can impact a person’s longevity. Now researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have discovered specific gender- and age-dependent genes linked to longevity through a large-scale mouse model. For many years,...

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Scramble for top talent: New behaviour, skills and thinking are key if companies want to secure talented people

Scramble for top talent: New behaviour, skills and thinking are key if companies want to secure talented people

Everyone I work with these days wants to grow “global leaders” even if they can’t explain exactly what that means. Many companies today are looking overseas for new markets and new customers in order to sustain the profitable growth of their businesses. New behaviours, skills and thinking are required to...

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