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Six must-try restaurants serving the world on a plate in Swindon
Swindon Advertiser
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La Strada The epitome of five-star Italian dining Welcome to La Strada – the epitome of five-star Italian dining, beautifully set in the scenic countryside just outside Swindon. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, La Strada...
Lloyds axes bank account perk meaning thousands of customers face £270 fee
Birmingham Live
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July 24, 2025
Lloyds Bank is set to axe a bank account key perk for thousands of customers. Lloyds, the high street banking giant, is scrapping its £5 a month discount offered to thousands of Club Lloyds Platinum customers. It means all account holders will...
Kisii woman visiting home after 30 years in Europe collapses, dies 3 days before flying back
TUKO
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July 23, 2025
A woman woke up one morning saying she was feeling unwell and requested something to drink She was too weak to do anything on her own, so her kin helped her out of bed and eventually out of the house It was at that moment that the woman met her...
Chicago mayor downplays idea of raising property taxes after CFO says hike 'likely' in report
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 23, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicagoans may have to prepare for higher property taxes, with the city facing a $1 billion deficit. Chicago's Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski told Bloomberg that a property tax increase was "likely" due to the budget crisis...
Truecaller Ads Strengthens Focus in Middle East and Africa with Appointment of Saraswati Agarwal as Regional Sales Head
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2025-- Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced the appointment of Saraswati Agarwal as Regional Sales Head for Ad Solutions for the important MEA region. This...
Philanthropist sets up 101 Heroes to build learning centers for kids
Inquirer
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July 24, 2025
MANILA, Philippines —Walk into many public schools across the Philippines, and you’ll often find a learning center with names you don’t recognize. These are not the names of politicians or public figures, but rather the 101 Heroes — a...
MP Kaluma defends DIG Lagat, calls for fair, objective investigations: “We cannot run this country the way Jesus was tried”
TV47
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July 24, 2025
Homa Bay Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has come to the defense of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat, calling for a fair and evidence-based investigation before any decision is made regarding his position. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Trump is blasting away at Somalia with zero effect
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 24, 2025
Despite a number of foreign actors, including the United States, using kinetic military strikes and contributing military resources to Somalia for the past many years in an ostensible effort to improve the Somali security situation, both ISIS and...
Z’bar calls for cooperation to boost blue economy
Daily News Tanzania
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July 24, 2025
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the blue economy through regional cooperation, youth and women-led investments and value chain development in the fisheries sector. Speaking during the opening of the regional...
Billions at risk of mosquito-borne virus that causes the body to ‘fold together’, warns WHO – the 8 signs to spot
The Sun
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July 23, 2025
A KILLER virus that makes the body “fold in on itself” is spreading fast and could soon affect billions across the globe, world health chiefs have warned. Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that causes crippling joint pain and leaves some...
Several Business Risk Closure After Duale's Latest Directive
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 24, 2025
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered an immediate crackdown on pharmacies nationwide as part of broader reforms aimed at curbing the distribution of counterfeit medicine. Speaking in Nakuru County on Wednesday, July 23, Duale raised...
Amenya Alleges Plot to Arm Militias Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 24, 2025
Whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who exposed the Adani-JKIA deal, has claimed there is an alleged secretive plot to arm militias and stir ethnic conflict ahead of the much-anticipated 2027 General Election. In a lengthy statement he shared on...
China Open 2025: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy- Chirag Shetty Move Into Quarters
News18
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July 24, 2025
Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 11:00 IST The Indian duo edged out their Indonesian counterparts Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana 21-19, 21-19 to move into the last-eight of the event in Changzhou. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. (X)...
Heartbreaking video shows KK Mwenyewe's mum struggle to throw soil into grave
The Standard
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A heartbreaking video has shown KK Mwenyewe’s mother collapsing in grief as she struggled to throw a handful of soil onto her son’s grave at Gathaithi Village in Kiambu County. In the emotional video, the popular comedian’s mother, dressed in a...
How four women built a thriving shoe business
Daily News Tanzania
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July 24, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: LIFE has a funny way of opening new doors when one closes. For a group of four determined women in Dar es Salaam, the unexpected closure of their employer, a shoe company, could have been a devastating blow. Instead, it became the...
Inside East Africa's mult - sector push towards a cashless future
The Citizen
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What’s Visa’s strategy to expand digital payments in East Africa? If you consider the current landscape of financial inclusion globally, mobile has become the dominant enabler. Mobile phone penetration is now at approximately 90 percent across the...
Bengaluru to host international space leadership meet Karman Week 2025 in October
The Hindu
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July 24, 2025
The Karman Week 2025 is a flagship event of the Karman Project, a global foundation advancing peace and cooperation in space. | Photo Credit: Illustration for representation only The Karman Week 2025, an annual gathering of 15 high-impact global...
These 44 countries may regret trusting China for..., Pakistan, Bangladesh paying heavy price for doing this, should India be worried?
India.com
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July 24, 2025
Home News These 44 countries may regret trusting China for…, Pakistan, Bangladesh paying heavy price for doing this, should India be worried? According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and RAND Corporation,...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...
Court lowers bail for 18 Saba Saba protesters to Ksh.40,000
Switch TV
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July 24, 2025
KIRINYAGA — A court in Wang’uru has lowered the cash bail for 18 youths arrested during the July 7 Saba Saba protests in Mwea from Ksh.50,000 to Ksh.40,000 each, following a petition by their legal team. The group had been arrested in Ngurubani...