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Ex-crew member says Gaza-bound ship faces difficult journey
A Freedom Flotilla Coalition boat has set sail in another attempt to "break Israel's siege" of Gaza and deliver aid to the territory despite numerous unsuccessful missions. On board the boat Madleen is climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who says...

Love Island rips up the rule book for sexiest season ever with giant bed for THROUPLES - and takes drastic measures after being slammed for unrealistic beauty standards
The usual play of Love Island is to couple up with one other person from the opposite sex. But bosses are hoping for potential throuples in the villa this year as they ‘tear up the rule book’ and install new furniture to help encourage bonking and...

ECOWAS at 50: Let’s sustain the legacies of founding fathers- Tinubu
The presidency has said that West African states should uphold the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. In a keynote address on Wednesday at Eko...

Joint operation uncovers scabies outbreak at Daara Medina Suwaneh
The action followed a chance encounter between the Director General of Immigration and visibly ill minors on Brufut beach, triggering an urgent inspection of Daara Medina Suwaneh. On Sunday, 25th May 2025, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID)...
Using AI for Scalable, Accelerated Fraud Detection in Financial Services
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U.S. urges Americans to ‘reconsider travel’ to this West African nation
You might want to reconsider your travel plans if you want to visit this West African nation. The U.S. State Department recently issued a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory to Guinea-Bissau due to crime, civil unrest and limited access to...

Love Island 2025: Meet the Irish contestant among cast of ‘bigger’ and ‘bolder’ new summer series
The 12th season of the popular reality TV dating series is set to return with a string of brand new contestants looking for love amid the drama in a villa in Majorca. Presented by Maya Jama since 2023, Love Island will celebrate its 10th...

Love Island star Ouzy See says he's thrilled to be back playing football because he was 'getting fat' after quitting to go into the villa
Sophie Lee NAME: Sophie Lee AGE: 29 FROM: Manchester OCCUPATION: Motivational Speaker and Author WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in...

designboom’s ultimate guide to 24th triennale milano international exhibition 2025
24th TRIENNALE INTERNATIONAL exhibition tackles global inequalities The Triennale Milano International Exhibition returns for its 24th edition from May 13 to November 9, 2025, transforming Milan’s Palazzo dell’Arte into a six-month stage for...

Students force Israeli ambassador to leave university
SENEGAL Students at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal, in a protest to express their solidarity with Palestine, have forced Israel’s new ambassador to flee the campus. Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was forced to leave the...

Declan Rice's body double set to be entering the Love Island villa for highly-anticipated new series - as full list of contestants finally revealed
Sophie Lee NAME: Sophie Lee AGE: 29 FROM: Manchester OCCUPATION: Motivational Speaker and Author WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in...

ITV Love Island's 2025 line-up in full including firebreather and footballers
ITV has confirmed the islanders set to grace our screens in next week's Love Island. The hit dating show returns on Monday, 9th June, with a fresh batch of hopeful singles looking to find their type on paper. Maya Jama will return to host the...

Love Island's 2025 lineup is mocked after unveiling 'clones' of previous stars - can YOU tell them apart?
Love Island fans were left in anticipation on Tuesday morning as the 2025 Islanders were finally unveiled by ITV. With the show kickstarting on Monday, June 9, viewers were eager to get a first glimpse at the stars who will be the first to enter...

Love Island 2025 Full Line-Up Confirmed!
Babe, wake up - The love Islanders have been announced! Love Island has announced the 2025 lineup for the Summer series. The popular dating show will be hosted once again by the hostess with the mostess Maya Jama, who teased this season will have...

Love Island line-up: Irish bombshell Megan heading into villa and she's got a type
Love Island has officially revealed the sizzling line-up for its 2025 summer series - and it includes a stunning Irish contestant, the son of a famous footballer and a rising actress. The much-anticipated new season kicks off on Monday, June 9, as...

ITV Love Island 2025 cast in full including professional fire breather
ITV has announced the first contestants ready to heat up our screens on the upcoming Love Island series starting next week. The highly-anticipated dating show is back on Monday, 9th June, showcasing a new group of singletons looking to find...

Love Island 2025: Meet the cast of ‘bigger’ and ‘bolder’ new summer series
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Meet Love Island's full 2025 cast including footballer with famous dad
09:04, 03 Jun 2025Updated 09:15, 03 Jun 2025 ITV has unveiled the first islanders set to sizzle on our screens in the upcoming series of Love Island, kicking off next Monday, 9th June. The much-loved matchmaking programme is back with a fresh crop...

Tinubu Leads Call to Reignite ECOWAS Vision at 50
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on West African leaders to rekindle the founding vision of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), urging unity and deeper integration as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. Speaking...

Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest
(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...