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Poland Holds Largest Military Parade Amid Major Defense Buildup

Poland hosted its largest-ever military parade on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day, featuring over 2,000 troops, 300 vehicles, and 60 aircraft in Warsaw, alongside a naval parade on the Baltic coast. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki emphasized the need for military strength to ensure deterrence.

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Osun Decides: 55-year-old voter laments BVAS failure

A 55-year-old voter, Sharafa Lasisi, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to resolve a malfunction with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, that prevented him from being accredited to vote in the ongoing Osun State governorship election.

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Strait of Hormuz traffic remains at a fraction of pre-war levels

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was 17 percent of the pre-conflict average in the past seven days, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre. Control of the critical waterway has become the focus of the war recently, with US President Donald Trump saying Thursday that he plans to declare it … The…

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Two quakes in one day - Indonesia devastated

As the devastating impact of two earthquakes resonates across Indonesia, local communities face an uncertain future filled with loss, fear, and the urgent need for assistance. Discover the unfolding story of resilience and recovery in the face of disaster.

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5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University

Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.

  • Five people injured in shooting at Virginia State University.
  • Incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. outside a residence hall.
  • One person remains in critical condition, others have non-life-threatening injuries.

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At least 20 dead as 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent At least 20 people have been killed, six injured, and two trapped under rubble after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of…

  • 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Flores region
  • At least 20 dead, 6 injured, 2 trapped in quake
  • Tsunami warnings issued but later lifted
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