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Cholera outbreak: Provide water, UNICEF urges Lagos

The Punch 

The United Nations Children’s Fund has urged the Lagos State Government to urgently provide high-standard water and sanitation facilities to communities to curb the cholera outbreak in the state. Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucrier made this call on Saturday following the current cholera outbreak in the state which has spread across multiple

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BJP to stage protests across Karnataka against fuel price hike

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The BJP in Karnataka is set to protest against the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, following the state government's decision to increase sales tax on fuel. The hike has led to a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol prices and a Rs 3.5 per litre increase in diesel prices. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra criticized the Chief Minister for the decision, calling it desperate and aimed at resource mobilization. Protests are planned across the state, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the hike.

Last-Gasp Goal Propels Atlético-GO Out of the Danger Zone

«The Rio Times» 

On a charged Saturday night at Maracanã, Atlético-GO snatched a last-second win over Fluminense, scoring a 2-1 triumph. This crucial victory propelled them out of the relegation zone. The game kicked off with Fluminense grabbing the lead through Ganso’s spectacular first-half goal. In response, Luiz Fernando leveled the score for Atlético-GO with a stunning strike. […]

‘It’s become a dumping ground’

Cyprus Mail 

Garbage is piling up on the shores of Potamos Liopetri harbour – degrading a protected nature site and exposing a serious flaw in how Cyprus deals with illegal dumping. Liopetri beach, with its rocky shores and crystal waters, was once a scene fit for a postcard. But now, this picturesque area is littered with building […]

Exclusive: Bayern Munich working on signing alternative to Barcelona star, says transfer expert

Caught Offside 

Bayern Munich are not currently working on the transfer of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, with Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah looking to be their current priority in that position, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Araujo has shone for Barca and is surely not a player the Catalan giants will want to lose, so this update […]

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One Of The Greatest Heavyweights Of All Time Says Lennox Lewis Was Overrated

SecondsOut.com 

Not everyone is of the widely held belief that former heavyweight king Lennox Lewis is one of the best to ever do it. After winning a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 1988 Olympic Games, Lewis turned professional in 89. In his first three years, he picked up the European, British, and Commonwealth […]

Aussie boxer crowned world champ

Sydney Morning Herald 

Liam Paro has become the latest Australian boxing world champion, causing a major upset against Subriel Matias.

Shooting in Detroit suburb injures 9, leaving an 8-year-old in critical condition

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the man died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Euro 2024: A record-breaking start

Sports Mole: World Cup 

Following a remarkable start to Euro 2024, Sports Mole highlights some of the records that have already tumbled in Germany.

Woman dies of heatstroke

Cyprus Mail 

By Tom Cleaver An 84-year-old woman from Nicosia died of heatstroke on Saturday afternoon, the health ministry said on Sunday. The woman had been admitted to the Nicosia general hospital on Friday and is the second person to die of heatstroke amid the latest heatwave on the island. At present, three people, two men and […]