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Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash in Maharashtra after his chartered jet crashed during landing, killing all five occupants, authorities said.

India: Maharashtra deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, dies in plane crash

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India’s Maharashtra deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, has died in a plane crash, officials said on Wednesday. The aircraft went down while attempting to land at Baramati airport in western India after taking off from Mumbai earlier in the day, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “All five people on board have […]

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Tammy Abraham joins Aston Villa in an £18.25m move from Besiktas, returning to the Premier League after five years and reuniting with Unai Emery’s side as they push for success.

Tammy Abraham joins Aston Villa for £18.25m

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Tammy Abraham has joined Aston Villa in a £18.25m move from Turkish side Besiktas, completing his return to the Premier League. The England striker has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Unai Emery’s side, nearly five years after leaving Chelsea. Abraham previously played for Villa during the 2018–19 season, scoring 26 goals in 40 appearances and

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Super Eagles captain Ndidi loses father as Sunday Ndidi dies in a road crash in Delta State, with Beşiktaş confirming the tragic incident in a statement.

BREAKING: Super Eagles captain, Ndidi, loses father to road crash

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident on Tuesday. The sad news was confirmed by Ndidi’s Turkish club, Beşiktaş, in a statement released on Tuesday. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in

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Alexis Ortega dies aged 38 as fans and industry peers pay tribute to the voice behind Spider-Man in Latin America.

Alexis Ortega, Latin American voice of Spider-Man, dies aged 38

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Mexican actor and voice artist Alexis Ortega, best known as the Latin American Spanish voice of Spider-Man, has died at the age of 38, according to reports from Beaveronline and dubbing communities. His death was reported to have occurred on January 24, 2026, and became public two days later. No official cause has been shared,

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Nigerian mum upset nanny teaches daughter to cook in a viral video. While the mother objects, many users praise the nanny for teaching life skills and responsibility.

Nigerian mum throws tantrum, upset nanny teaches daughter how to cook

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A video shared by influencer ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ has caused a stir online after a Nigerian mother complained that her nanny was teaching her daughter to cook. The clip shows the girl, who looks between 7 and 10 years old, helping the nanny in the kitchen. The girl appears calm and focused. The mother did not speak

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History is Africa’s moral compass — Falola to HSN inductees

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Professor Toyin Falola has described history as Africa’s moral compass, urging young historians to protect the continent’s past in order to shape its future. Falola spoke at the University of Jos during the induction of new members into the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), where he warned that Africa continues to suffer from distorted historical

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Deadly Nipah virus outbreak hits India, prompting Covid-style airport checks across Asia as countries step up screening and quarantine measures.

Deadly Nipah virus outbreak hits India, prompts Covid-style airport checks

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Airports in Asia have brought back Covid-style health checks after India confirmed a new Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal. Five cases have been reported. Nearly 100 people who were in close contact with the infected have been told to quarantine at home. Three cases were confirmed last week. Two earlier cases involved a male

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Kanye West apologizes for antisemitism in a Wall Street Journal ad, saying untreated mental health issues fueled his past actions.

Kanye West buys page in The Wall Street Journal, apologizes for antisemitism

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Kanye West, now known as Ye, has paid for a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to apologise for past antisemitic remarks. The letter was titled “To Those I’ve Hurt.” In it, the rapper said he regrets his actions and rejected antisemitic beliefs. “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite,” Ye wrote. “I

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