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Dlamini-Zuma withdraws allegations about vote buying against Lamola

Lamola requested Dlamini-Zuma to publicly retract the allegations she had made against him.

  • Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws allegations against Ronald Lamola.
  • Allegations claimed vote-buying during ANC’s 54th National Conference.
  • Dlamini-Zuma emphasizes concerns about money's influence in ANC leadership.

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FG links Carter Bridge failure to detached piles, corrosion, illegal mining

The Federal Government has attributed the failure of Lagos’ Carter Bridge to detached piles, significant corrosion, inadequate maintenance and illegal sand mining.

  • Carter Bridge failure linked to detached piles, corrosion, illegal mining
  • Minister Umahi inspected ongoing reconstruction on August 24, 2026
  • Reconstruction aims to finish within 24 months, improve maintenance

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A.P. JAC Amaravati calls for unified protest over employee demands

AP JAC Amaravati invites APNGOs Association and the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Employees’ Association to join hands and launch a protest on August 28 on issues relating to the financial benefits of…

  • Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati seeks unified protest for employee demands.
  • Meeting held with APNGOs Association and Secretariat Employees’ Association.
  • Agitation program finalized for long-pending demands over two years.

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Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen back into full-scale war

The Iran-backed Houthis are using regional warfare to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia, while their attacks risk reopening Yemen's own conflict and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.

  • Houthi attacks on oil tankers threaten Yemen's stability.
  • Four years of peace disrupted by latest Red Sea assaults.
  • Saudi Arabia and multinational alliance form to counter threats.

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Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours

Evacuations were being ordered Tuesday in rural Texas where a wildfire has ballooned in size, burning through ranchland and forcing schools to delay or cancel classes. The fire that began early Monday afternoon has ripped through more than…

  • Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire expands rapidly
  • Blaze consumes over 78 square miles in two counties
  • Human activity likely sparked Nevada's Hawk Fire

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Nate Silver Outlines Which Races Could Decide Control of Senate

Silver's forecast suggests the Texas Senate race is the most likely to be the tipping point that decides control of the Senate.

  • Democrats have 56.8% chance of winning Senate in 2026.
  • Texas Senate race between Talarico and Paxton is crucial.
  • Ohio, Maine, Michigan, and Iowa each have 12% chance to decide Senate.

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Liberia: Former VP Howard-Taylor Sent to Prison as Court Rejects Bail Request

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was sent to jail Wednesday after the Monrovia City Court denied a request from her lawyers to release her on humanitarian…

  • Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor jailed for drug charges
  • Monrovia court denies bail plea amid medical emergency
  • Accused of multiple crimes including illicit trafficking

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Board of Peace demands Israel comply with Gaza ceasefire, calls for end to kite attacks

Israeli officials warned the BoP on Sunday that Israel would escalate its activity in the Gaza Strip if the launches were not halted within 72 hours, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

  • Board of Peace demands Israel comply with Gaza ceasefire.
  • BoP calls for end to kite attacks targeting Israel.
  • Israel to escalate operations if kites continue within 72 hours.

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The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms

The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.

  • Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots raises chaos concerns for midterms.
  • Majority opinion states decision doesn't confirm lawfulness of executive order measures.
  • Dissenting opinion warns ruling could create "Kafkaesque nightmare" and voter confusion.
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