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DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident

The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.

  • Five Russian intel agents accused of global assassination network
  • Brooklyn resident offered $1,000-$1,500 to take photos of dissident locations
  • Cuban recruiter offered $40,000 to eliminate unnamed Russian dissident

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Messi to End Argentina Career with Benin Rep. Friendly

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin Republic in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football.

  • Lionel Messi selected for Argentina's farewell friendly against Benin on October 6th.
  • Messi announces retirement after World Cup loss and father's passing.
  • Messi holds Argentina's record with 125 goals and 207 appearances.

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Okowa Hails Team Nigeria Fighting Spirit in Budapest

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has praised Team Nigeria for what he described as a spirited and encouraging performance at the World Athletics Ultimate

  • Team Nigeria's spirited performance at World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
  • Okowa praises athletes' fighting spirit and competitive determination.
  • Team aims to prepare for 2027 World Athletics Championships in China.

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Indonesia battles worst wildfires in 11 years as haze hits neighbours

INDONESIA is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with more than 12.5 million people exposed to hazardous haze and wildfire-related respiratory illnesses more than doubling in nine days…

  • Indonesia faces worst wildfires in 11 years
  • Haze affects over 12.5 million people across Borneo and Sumatra
  • Fires scorched 202,000 hectares since January

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Two civilians martyred in Bannu quadcopter attack

BANNU: Two civilians, including a woman, were martyred and two others injured in a quadcopter attack allegedly carried out by terrorists in the Wazir subdivision of Bannu district on Monday. According to the police, following the incident, a joint operation against terrorists was launched under the supervision of district police officer…

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Sohail Chaudhry assumes charge as Islamabad police chief

ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Sohail Chaudhry and Ali Wasim have assumed charge as the Islamabad Inspector General of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), respectively. Newly appointed IGP Chaudhry was welcomed by police officers and officials upon his arrival at the Central Police Office, where a formal change-of-command…

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