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France24.com (en) 

'Ferrari' Will Jordan returns to rev up All Blacks

Fleet-footed Jordan, 26, has touched down 31 times in as many Tests since his debut in 2020 and scored a hat-trick against the Pumas in a 44-6 victory in the World Cup semi-final last year. Fullback Jordan went under the knife earlier this year and has not played for New Zealand since being on the losing side against South Africa in the World Cup final. "Will's looking great in training," All Blacks fly-half Damian McKenzie told reporters Tuesday ahead of the Rugby Championship opener. "He's... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

MLB roundup: White Sox lose 21st straight to tie AL record

(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago White Sox tied the American League record for consecutive losses with their 21st straight Monday night, succumbing to seven strong innings from left-hander JP Sears in a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the host Oakland Athletics. The White Sox, who haven't won since July 10, matched the ALrecord set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988. Since 1900, the major league rec

Inter Press Service 

ECOWAS at 49: Successes in Regional Integration, Despite Emerging Challenges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was founded in 1975 to promote economic integration in the region. Forty-nine years later, the regional bloc boasts significant successes in integration, peace and security and good governance, but also faces some challenges. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, participated in a […]

Charter97.org (en) 

Honest Confession

A self-disclosing move by the Russian ruler.

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

Oil giant Saudi Aramco’s second-quarter profit dips 3% on lower crude production volumes - CNBC

  1. Oil giant Saudi Aramco’s second-quarter profit dips 3% on lower crude production volumes  CNBC
  2. Saudi Arabia’s Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices  The Hill
  3. Aramco Keeps $31 Billion Dividend in Key Payout to Saudi Arabia  Bloomberg
  4. Aramco Second-Quarter Profit Drops 3.4% on Lower Volumes, Refining Margins  U.S. News & World Report

Caught Offside 

“It’s close” – Sky Sports reporter confirms optimism around West Ham transfer

West Ham United are looking for a new right-back this summer and they are currently involved in talks with Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka. New manager Julen Lopetegui is making big changes at the club this summer after replacing David Moyes. Since his arrival, the Hammers have signed players in different positions and strengthened their squad. […]

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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Sierra Leone not long ago still chained mental health patients. A transformation is underway

Abdul Jalloh was the only practicing psychiatrist in Sierra Leone when he took over the country’s sole psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of the capital. Now six years later, the young doctor is leading a transformation of mental health services in the West African nation. He abolished the practice of chaining patients to their beds, and has worked hard to attract new talent with the help of a U.S.-based nonprofit that has invested millions with Sierra Leone’s government. But there is little professional... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Japanese shares bounce back after biggest sell-off since 1987 Black Monday rout

Japanese stocks saw a strong recovery on Tuesday following a major drop the day before. Investors reassessed recession fears and equity values, driving the Nikkei index up by 8%. Government officials met to calm markets while big name technology shares led the price rebound. Analysts caution against prematurely stepping back into the market.

The Punch 

Fintech firms unveil plan to bridge financial gap in Jigawa

Fintava, a Nigerian fintech company, and Bizipay, an agent network in Kano, have unveiled an initiative aimed at expanding financial access to over 100,000 unbanked individuals in Jigawa State. The partnership, according to a statement on Tuesday, seeks to bridge the financial inclusion gap in the state by leveraging Bizipay’s extensive agent network to provide

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France24.com (en) 

Turkish duo pen bestselling novel though prison bars

The crime novel "Duet in Purgatory", which features a retired left-wing lawyer and a bitter ageing general with a tortuous past, has been a roaring success. The two writers developed the story, which spans the last 40 years of Turkey's tumultuous history and the long-standing Kurdish conflict, without ever discussing the plot. "It was a risky gamble to try and write a novel like you'd play chess, move by move, without agreeing on the plot, the characters or the style -- nothing," Selahattin Demirtas... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Mutual fund NAVs fall after market crash. Should you top up your SIP?

The recent market crash has caused a decline in mutual fund NAVs. Financial advisors have recommended that long-term investors may benefit from topping up their SIPs now to buy more units at reduced prices. This approach could improve returns when the market rebounds. Investors should ensure they have sufficient liquidity to avoid financial strain.