Expectant parents in New Zealand who plan to name their new arrivals ‘offensive’ names may have to think again after the government released a list of 40 banned baby names.
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NETHERLANDS: Child Damages €50m Rothko Painting In Rotterdam Museum
A child damaged a painting worth around $56 million at an art museum in Rotterdam the Netherlands.
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NIGERIA: UK Confirm Identity Of Brit Arrested For Arms Smuggling But Denies He’s A Serving Soldier
The British High Commission in Nigeria has denied claims that the Briton arrested in connection with arms smuggling was a serving member of the UK Armed Forces.
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NAMIBIA: Minister Sacked Following Rape Accusation
Namibia’s agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago.
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GHANA: Former World Champion Khan Backing Big Fight Night
Ghana will be hosting a major fight night on Friday, 13th June – headlined by Andrew Tabiti – Jacob Dickson and the long-awaited return of British fan-favourite Ohara Davies, broadcast live around the world on DAZN.
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CHINA: World’s First Half-Marathon Race Involving Robots Holds
Robots have raced against humans in a half-marathon for the first time. Some 21 humanoid robots raced alongside thousands of runners around the 21km (13-mile) course in Beijing, China.
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GHANA: President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo
The suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has sparked political controversy particularly from opposition MPs who accuse President John Mahama of trying to “pack the courts” with justices who are sympathetic to the governing party.
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Woman Posing As ICE Agent Allegedly Kidnaps Her Ex’s New Wife
A woman dressed up as an ICE agent to kidnap her ex-boyfriend’s wife, Florida authorities say.
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UK: Blood Test That Detects 12 Common Cancers To Trialled On The NHS
A new blood test that utilizes AI to detect signs of a dozen cancers long before symptoms develop is to be trialled on NHS patients.
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KENYA: Belgian Nationals Plead Guilty To Smuggling Protected Ants
Two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan have pleaded guilty to charges of wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser-known species.
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