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South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize in literature

[ad_1] Han Kang has been named the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, the first Asian woman and the first writer from South Korea to receive the award.Han was selected “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” the Swedish Academy said in its announcement on Thursday.Writer and committee member Ann-Karin Palm noted Han’s “really intense lyrical prose that is both tender […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 1

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Africa

‘My employers locked me in the house when bombing started’

[ad_1] BBCMany foreign domestic workers in Lebanon have nowhere to go for helpWhen an Israeli air strike hit her employer’s house in southern Lebanon, Andaku (not her real name) found herself all alone, locked inside and terrified.The 24-year-old Kenyan woman has been working in Lebanon as a domestic worker for the past eight months, but she says the last month has been the toughest as Israel’s military has intensified its […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 1

News

Nigeria/Libya: Afcon 2025 – Eguavoen Eyes Double Against Libya

[ad_1] Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set a goal of maximum six points from this month's double header between the Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights in AFCON 2025 qualifiers' Group D attrition as the race to next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria will host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday evening, with the return leg at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, 19 kilometres from Libya's […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Federal Govt to Support Artists for Value, Market Creation

[ad_1] The National Gallery of Arts has pledged its support to visual artists, with a view to bridging the gaps between talent and end products as well creating value and markets for the products. Director-General of the National Gallery of Arts, Ahmed Sodangi stated this at an Islamic Art Exhibition with the theme: "The Art of Appreciation II," organised by Halal Art Gallery showcasing painting, mixed media and wood routing by Ridwan Adk-Osinowo in Abuja. Sodangi harped on the need […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 1

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Japan

Aomori Prefecture rejects proposed high-level nuclear waste delivery

[ad_1] Aomori – The Federation of Electric Power Companies (FEPC) of Japan asked Aomori Prefecture on Thursday to accept a new proposal for nuclear waste returned from overseas to be delivered to the prefecture, only to be refused.During the day's meeting with Aomori Gov. Soichiro Miyashita at the prefectural government office, FEPC Vice Chairman Toshiharu Sasaki presented the idea of delivering to Aomori a small amount of high-level radioactive waste […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 1

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Jonathan Dunnett: ‘The ocean is far bigger than we are, and it will humble us.’

[ad_1] Kitami, Hokkaido – Crisp northern winds blow twisting grass on dunes while choppy waves on the Sea of Okhotsk break on the shore. Jonathan “Jono” Dunnett, 50, tanned from years on the water looks out as the sun sets on Shiretoko Peninsula. A writer by trade, and a sailor at heart, he achieved the world record for the longest windsurfing journey back in 2019 with a coastline sojourn of […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 1

News

Nigeria: Gusau Donates Trophy to Gov Alia for U-15 Tournament

[ad_1] The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, yesterday presented a giant trophy to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia for U-15 football tournament. The presentation of the trophy was in fulfillment of the promise the NFF president made earlier when he visited the State on the invitation of Benue State Football Association (BSFA). Handing over the trophy to Governor Alia inside the Government House in Makurdi, Gusau remarked that grassroots remains the bedrock of […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Nakamba Back to Lead His Troops

[ad_1] The Class leader is back! After missing the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba has returned to the fold and has been beaming with excitement. The Warriors skipper has recovered in time to play his part in his team's quest for a place at the Nations Cup jamboree in Morocco next year. His availability has also excited coach Michael Nees. The England-based midfielder, who was still trying to recover fully from […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Seth Rukato Off to Italy

[ad_1] Seth Rukato and his father, Tinashe, left for Italy yesterday to start an intensive two weeks of practice and competition at the famous South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato. This week, 11-year-old Seth will be busy testing and practicing in preparation for the ROK Cup World Super-final where he will line up on the grid representing Zimbabwe at this prestigious event, which kicks off on October 15 and will run until October 19. He will be joined by well-known […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Fair Draw for Mighty Warriors

[ad_1] Six-time COSAFA Women's Championship champions Zimbabwe have been handed a fair draw as they seek to re-establish themselves as a force in the regional football tournament. The competition is scheduled for Gqeberha, South Africa from October 22-November 2. Zimbabwe were pooled together with Mozambique and Lesotho in Group D during a draw conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. Only the top teams from each of the pools will advance to the semi-finals. Returning Mighty Warriors coach Sithethelelwe "Kwinji 15" […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 2

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