Health

Corporate

NAFDAC Seizes ₦3 Billion in Fake Cosmetics from Lagos Warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over ₦3 billion worth of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products from a warehouse in Lagos, marking one of the largest such operations in recent years.

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Africa

Senator Barinada Mpigi’s Death Mourned as Loss to Niger Delta, PANDEF Laments

Senator Barinada Mpigi, a prominent leader from the Niger Delta, has died at the age of 64, prompting widespread mourning from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the region's political community.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ga Mantse in Stable Condition After Dawn Crash in Oti Region

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, is in stable condition after a road crash at 2 a.m. Thursday in Pai-Katanga, Oti Region. The monarch escaped unhurt on his return trip from Tamale to Accra.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Australian macadamias gain ground in India after tariff cuts

Australia's macadamia exports to India are surging after duties dropped from 30% to 9% on Jan. 1, 2026. The change, with zero tariffs set for Jan. 1, 2028, comes amid rising demand from cafes and premium food makers.

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Conflicts & Security

Studies estimate Gaza death toll over 75,000, around 35% above official count: Report – CNBC TV18

Scientific studies put Gaza's death toll above 75,000 by early 2025, nearly 35% higher than the Gaza Ministry of Health's official figure of 49,090 violent deaths. A household survey published in The Lancet Global Health based the estimate on interviews with 2,000 households representing nearly 10,000 people.

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Olympics & More

(Olympics) Ex-bobsleigh medalist Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes’ Commission | Yonhap News Agency

Won Yun-jong, South Korea's 2018 Olympic bobsleigh silver medalist, topped the voting for the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission Thursday. He becomes the third South Korean and first Winter Olympian elected to the group.

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Conflicts & Security

Pakistan summons an Afghan diplomat after a suicide attack kills 11 soldiers

Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat Wednesday to protest a suicide bombing that killed 11 soldiers and a girl near the Afghan border. The attack took place Monday in the northwestern Bajaur district, which officials blame on insurgents based in Afghanistan.

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Markets

Small caps to watch: Earnings from MTY Food Group, Organigram’s German acquisition and more

Canada's S&P/TSX Small Cap Index climbed 64 percent over the past 52 weeks through Thursday's close, reaching a record 1,413.69 on Jan. 29. MTY Food Group reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped estimates and swung to a profit, driving potential activity in its shares.

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US Politics

Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill

A group of House and Senate Republicans is pushing for a second budget reconciliation bill to enact conservative priorities before the 2026 midterms, even as former President Donald Trump expresses skepticism and GOP leaders question the votes. The effort persists through the Republican Study Committee and key lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

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Africa

All but one category of contact crimes record declines in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal recorded declines in nearly every category of contact crimes during the third quarter of South Africa's 2025/26 financial year, except for sexual offences which rose. Murder cases in the province fell 7.5 percent, a drop of about 5,000 incidents from the previous year.

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Discovery

UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18

Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.

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US Politics

Milwaukee Woman’s Mental Health Crisis Highlights Systemic Failures in Crisis Response

A Milwaukee woman's mental health episode turned into a legal ordeal that exposed flaws in how police, hospitals, and the courts handle mental health crises, according to her account and medical records.

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Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

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US Politics

Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says

The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.

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US Politics

Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms

Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.

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