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After decade in Iraq prison for shooting cab driver, Israeli-Canadian freed by international effort

Hassin, who was armed, claimed he shot the driver in self-defense after the driver threatened to kill him upon realizing he was Israeli. He was arrested and sentenced to death.

  • Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin released after 11-year Iraqi prison sentence.
  • Hassin imprisoned for killing taxi driver in self-defense, then arrested.
  • Sulha agreement and $250K raised annulled his death sentence in Nov 2025.

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Herzog stresses elections are 'not civil war,' says he see no reason results would not be accepted

Herzog also addressed the controversy surrounding the documentary film "NAZA," as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial and West Bank settler violence.

  • President Isaac Herzog insists elections should not be seen as civil war.
  • He warns against violence, harmful tactics, and calls for peaceful resolution.
  • Herzog emphasizes legal oversight for military operations and mediation efforts.

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Sweeney’s sexist U.S. gambling-site ad isn’t the real problem

Until very recently, there was no reason to connect actress and model Sydney Sweeney with online sports betting. But the degrees separating these two culture trends evaporated in short order […]

  • Actress Sydney Sweeney starred in controversial Novig ad campaign
  • Ad featured largely nude Sweeney with sports equipment, sexualized female athletes
  • Study shows gambling addiction ER visits doubled since 2022

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Court Permits Atiku to Serve Tinubu Alleged Certificate Forgery Suit Through APC

Alex Enumah in Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted request by Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to serve President Bola Tinubu

  • Federal High Court permits Atiku to serve Tinubu's forged certificate suit through APC.
  • Case alleges Tinubu submitted forged certificate in 1999 Lagos State Governor run.
  • Court initially stalled hearing but granted motion for substituted service.

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Navy Hails Conviction of Nine Crude Oil Thieves in Uyo

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Navy has hailed the Federal High Court in Uyo for the conviction and sentencing of nine persons for crude oil theft, describing the judgment

  • Nigerian Navy praises Federal High Court in Uyo for convicting nine crude oil thieves.
  • Convicts sentenced to five years for Count One, ten years for Count Two without fines.

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Minister defends King’s College concession, cites infrastructure decay

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has cited infrastructure decay and funding gaps at King’s College, Lagos, as reasons for exploring alternative management options for the institution. Alausa said this on Wednesday in Abuja while explaining the Federal Government’s position on the proposed arrangement involving the King’s College…

  • Minister Dr Tunji Alausa defends exploring management options for King's College Lagos.
  • Infrastructure decay and funding gaps cited as reasons for review.
  • King's College Old Boys Association willing to invest N2 billion.

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Horse airlifted to safety after being trapped in Spanish marsh

Dubai: Spanish emergency crews carried out an unusual rescue operation after a horse became trapped in a muddy marsh and was unable to free itself. The animal had become partially submerged in thick mud, leaving rescuers unable to safely pull it out using conventional methods.

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