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Thieves drill into German bank vault during the Christmas shutdown, stealing millions of euros in cash and valuables from safe deposit boxes in Gelsenkirchen, police say.

Thieves drill into German bank vault, steal millions

Thieves drilled their way into the vault of a German savings bank during the Christmas holidays, escaping with millions of euros in cash and valuables from customers’ safe deposit boxes, police said on Tuesday. The robbery took place at a Sparkasse branch in the western city of Gelsenkirchen, where suspects bored through a reinforced concrete […]

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JFK granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, dies of leukemia

Tatiana Schlossberg, a climate and environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, her family announced on Tuesday. Her death was confirmed in a social media post shared via the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning.

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World Cup 2026: We received 150 million ticket requests — FIFA

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the unprecedented demand for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai on Monday, Infantino revealed that FIFA received 150 million ticket requests in just 15 days.

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Idris Elba, Christopher Dean, Torvill named in King Charles’s New Year honours list

Actor Idris Elba and ice skating legends Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill are among the stars recognised in King Charles’s New Year Honours list. Elba, known for The Wire and Luther, was knighted for his work with the Elba Hope Foundation. The charity helps young people through education and community projects. He said: “I hope

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China bars executive at Manus from leaving as regulators review Meta’s $2 billion acquisition. Manus co-founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao are restricted from exiting China while the review continues.

Meta acquires Chinese startup, Manus to strengthen AI technology

Meta Platforms announced Tuesday that it has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI start-up originally founded in China. The move is part of Meta’s ongoing push into artificial intelligence. Manus develops general-purpose AI agents that can perform tasks like coding, data analysis, and market research. The company reported an annualized revenue of over $100 million just

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Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies at 80 after a long illness. Khaleda Zia, a key opposition leader and former prime minister, passed away surrounded by family.

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. She was a longtime rival of former leader Sheikh Hasina. “Our favourite leader is no longer with us. She left us at 6am this morning,” the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Facebook. Zia had been in

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Morocco books AFCON 2025 knockout spot after a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring twice to seal last-16 qualification

Morocco books AFCON 2025 knockout spot with 3-0 win over Zambia

Morocco sealed qualification for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Zambia in their final Group A match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The win confirmed the Atlas Lions’ progression to the last 16 for a fifth consecutive tournament and eased pressure on

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Jade Osiberu welcomes child at 40, sharing the joyous news of her first daughter, Moraraoluwa Jaiyeoba, and reflecting on the life-changing journey to motherhood.

Filmmaker, Jade Osiberu, welcomes first child at 40

Nollywood filmmaker Jade Osiberu has welcomed her first child, Moraraoluwa Jaiyeoba, on August 8, 2025, marking a milestone in her life at 40. Sharing the news on Instagram, Osiberu described the experience of becoming a mother as life-changing: “08/08/2025 – My life changed forever. God said in your 40th year, I will complete you. God

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Ronaldo to retire at 1000 goals, says Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old aims to reach the milestone while playing for Al-Nassr and plans the 2026 World Cup as his last international tournament.

I’ll Retire When I Score 1,000 Goals — Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed he will not retire from football until he reaches 1,000 career goals. The 40-year-old Portugal captain scored twice for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud on Saturday, bringing his total for club and country to 956 goals. Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, where he

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Five-year-old dies in Japan ski travelator accident at Hokkaido’s Asarigawa Onsen Resort after his arm got trapped.

Japan: Five-year-old dies after getting trapped in ski travelator

A five-year-old boy has died at a Hokkaido ski resort after his arm became trapped in a travelator while on a family holiday. The incident happened on Sunday at Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort in Otaru. Hinata Goto was stepping off the travelator when he fell, and his right arm became caught in the machinery, Japanese

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