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Manchester United sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on long-term deal to 2030

Manchester United sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on long-term deal to 2030

Manchester United signed Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day, handing the 23-year-old a contract until June 2030. Lammens arrives after a breakout season with 173 saves and the most clean sheets in Belgium. He joins a crowded goalkeeping group at Old Trafford and will compete for minutes under Ruben Amorim, with the deal subject to international clearance and registration.

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Tanzania elections face a legitimacy test as opposition and activists demand constitutional overhaul

Tanzania elections face a legitimacy test as opposition and activists demand constitutional overhaul

With the 2025 vote months away, Tanzania’s opposition and civic groups demand constitutional reforms before the polls. CHADEMA’s ‘No reforms, no election’ push has collided with a government delay and a disputed electoral code. Party leader Tundu Lissu faces treason charges after calling for reforms. Observers warn of backsliding as regional monitors are kept out and the ruling CCM tightens its grip.

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HELB Launches 2025/26 Loan and Scholarship Portal, Extending Support to KMTC and TVET Students

HELB Launches 2025/26 Loan and Scholarship Portal, Extending Support to KMTC and TVET Students

HELB's new portal for 2025/26 loans and scholarships now accepts applications from university, KMTC, and TVET students in Kenya. By streamlining processes and expanding financial aid, the Board aims to offer broader educational opportunities. The application deadline is August 31, 2025, with specific pathways and requirements for different applicants.

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Kaizer Chiefs Change Course: Fiacre Ntwari Stays to Spark Keeper Showdown

Kaizer Chiefs Change Course: Fiacre Ntwari Stays to Spark Keeper Showdown

Kaizer Chiefs have scrapped plans to sell Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari, keeping him on for the 2025/26 season. Ntwari, who struggled for minutes last season, will now battle Brandon Petersen and Bruce Bvuma for the No.1 jersey as the club aims to ramp up competition in goal.

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Athletic Club: A Closer Look at Liverpool's Pre-Season Opponent

Athletic Club: A Closer Look at Liverpool's Pre-Season Opponent

Liverpool’s pre-season double-header with Athletic Club highlights a clash with one of Spain’s most unique football institutions. While the recent games offered match action, here’s what sets Athletic Club apart: their historic Basque policy, rich youth tradition, passionate fan base, and a gritty tactical identity.

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CS Julius Ogamba Ousts Four UoN Council Members as Leadership Crisis Escalates

CS Julius Ogamba Ousts Four UoN Council Members as Leadership Crisis Escalates

Education CS Julius Ogamba removed four University of Nairobi council members due to governance turmoil, following months of unrest and corruption allegations. After legal drama and public outcry, some ousted members got new university appointments. The shake-up exposes deeper management rifts at Kenya's top university.

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Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Market Value, Outpacing Apple and Microsoft in AI Arms Race

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Market Value, Outpacing Apple and Microsoft in AI Arms Race

Nvidia just smashed the $4 trillion mark, becoming the first public company to do so. This surge comes from massive demand for its AI-focused GPUs, its partnerships with big-name tech firms, and the vision of CEO Jensen Huang. Nvidia’s rise now puts it ahead of Apple and Microsoft, proving its central role in the AI boom.

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Texas Flooding Death Toll Soars as Camp Mystic Tragedy Stuns State

Texas Flooding Death Toll Soars as Camp Mystic Tragedy Stuns State

Flash floods in Texas have killed over 100, with 27 deaths at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. Torrential rain caused the Guadalupe River to surge, overwhelming the all-girls Christian camp. Ten campers and a counselor are still missing amid ongoing search efforts.

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Amnesty International Flags Human Rights Risks in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025

Amnesty International Flags Human Rights Risks in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025

Amnesty International Kenya warns that changes proposed in the Finance Bill 2025 could threaten homeowner protections and deepen inequality. They urge Parliament to keep human rights at the center of tax policy, boost transparency, and ensure technology and skills transfer benefits locals.

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Al-Waleed bin Talal Returns to Public Life, Reclaims Status as Richest Arab

Al-Waleed bin Talal Returns to Public Life, Reclaims Status as Richest Arab

Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal is back in the spotlight, drawing both applause and curiosity after a period out of the public eye. Now credited as the world's richest Arab, the investor's reappearance is making waves in international business circles.

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Microsoft Adds Grok AI Models to Azure, Pushing Boundaries of AI Ecosystem and Stirring Debate

Microsoft Adds Grok AI Models to Azure, Pushing Boundaries of AI Ecosystem and Stirring Debate

Microsoft has introduced Elon Musk's Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini models to Azure AI Foundry, providing enterprise users with advanced AI features and improved security. This move broadens Azure's AI offerings but also raises questions due to past Grok model controversies, highlighting Microsoft's open approach and shifting partnerships in the competitive AI landscape.

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Mpox Cases Surge: What You Should Know About the Latest Global Outbreaks and WHO Response

Mpox Cases Surge: What You Should Know About the Latest Global Outbreaks and WHO Response

Mpox, a viral illness once called monkeypox, has caused global outbreaks with surging cases in the DRC and neighboring countries. Symptoms can be severe, and the WHO has flagged the issue as a public health emergency, urging vaccination and preventative measures.

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