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Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup | World Cup 2026 News | ACTPnews
Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in the UK. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary 28-man squad for next month’s World Cup. The 32-year-old is due to stand trial next year…
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Paris ‘punishingly hot’ as western Europe hit by heatwave | ACTPnews
The BBC’s Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield described people scurrying for shade “as if it was the middle of August” in the French capital, with temperatures reaching 34C (93.2F) on Tuesday. This comes as France’s national weather service said a “heat dome” settling over Western Europe was producing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above the…
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France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years | Tennis News | ACTPnews
At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 French teenager Moise Kouame announced himself on the Grand Slam stage in emphatic fashion, beating former US Open champion Marin Cilic 7-6(4) 6-2 6-1 at the French Open…
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Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup | World Cup 2026 News | ACTPnews
Dubbed the “Sommermarchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe. Part of that success was the “KombiTicket”, which gave fans free access to local public transportation on match days. Recommended Stories list of…
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Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction | ACTPnews
Almost 90 drones fell into the water of Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a light festival on Monday. The malfunction was due to “unforeseen technical difficulties”, according to organisers Vivid Sydney, an annual three-week festival that features large light installations. Two upcoming aerial displays have now been cancelled. A Vivid Sydney spokesperson apologised for the “disappointment…
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Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria | Business and Economy News | ACTPnews
Abuja, Nigeria – Seated on a plastic chair inside his modest madrassa in Abuja, Yunus Akanji listened as children recited verses from the holy Quran in soft, rhythmic tones. Some sat on mats, others on long wooden benches. The Islamic teacher occasionally corrected a pronunciation or repeated a line, but his attention drifted. For years,…
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Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term | Freedom of the Press News | ACTPnews
Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied’s crackdown on dissent intensifies. Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026 Tunisian lawyer and columnist Sonia Dahmani has been sentenced to two years in jail for criticising prison conditions, according to her lawyer. The Tunis Court of First Instance handed down the verdict after…
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US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar | US-Israel war on Iran News | ACTPnews
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, US Central Command announces ‘self-defence’ strikes as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for peace talks. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a…
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Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’ | Gaza News | ACTPnews
The Liberal prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed indignation at the Israeli government’s “appalling” treatment of participants in a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza. But in a news release on Monday,…
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Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting | Donald Trump News | ACTPnews
The administration of US President Donald Trump has renewed its push to lift a court ruling barring progress on a new White House ballroom, once again citing gun violence as a reason for pursuing the construction. In a court filing submitted on Sunday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued it was “urgent” that the ballroom…
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