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Hilton’s Iconic Flagship Brand Debuts in Turin City Centre
Hospitality Net
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July 8, 2025
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton's latest addition under its flagship brand. Perfectly positioned in the historic heart of the Piedmontese capital, the property is well suited for both business and leisure...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
‘There is no issue with ECOWAS Protocols, but lack of implementation by member states’
Business Day
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July 6, 2025
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian diplomat and director of private sector at ECOWAS Commission. In June, the diplomat, who has worked in many countries in the region, represented the commission, for the first time, at Accra Weizo, a travel expo, where he...
Moo Deng: Why is the internet obsessed with a viral baby hippo?
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Kagame’s Rwanda: The Discomforting Student No Class Can Ignore
KT Press Rwanda
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July 11, 2025
52 What makes Kagame, and Rwanda itself, so discomforting. They are the student who aces the test, but whose performance makes everyone else in the classroom feel exposed — underprepared, slow, or uninterested. In the heart of Nairobi, a group of...
Rick Steves’ Ordering Tip For An Unforgettable Dining Adventure In France
KINY - Alaska
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July 6, 2025
Rick Steves is the preeminent voice offering tips for traveling to a European country. His rules for dining in Europe, paired with his top mistake to avoid (eating breakfast at your hotel), are a smart place to start. If you're traveling to...
Fortieth anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior bombing
Greenpeace International
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July 10, 2025
On July 10, 1985, at 11:48 p.m. and 11:51 p.m., two extremely powerful bombs planted by the French secret services sank the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour in less than four minutes in an attempt to stop a campaign against...
Beloved baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday at a Thailand zoo
CBS News
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Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of...
Harmattan hazards: How coastal west Africa can escape the Sahel’s fate
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo, are under pressure from two threats: jihadists and putschists. In these west African coastal states, armed Islamist groups increasingly cross northern borders, wreaking havoc. Civilian governments are...
National dialogue calls for united front against plastic pollution
Business and Financial Times
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders in Ghana’s environmental sector have called for urgent reforms, stronger enforcement, and clear national direction to address the growing problem of marine litter. The event, held in Accra, July 8, 2025- forms part of the three-year...
Report: Morocco Is One of Africa’s Most Affordable Countries for Airfare Taxes
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
A new report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) places Morocco among the top ten African countries with the lowest taxes and charges on international and regional flights. According to the AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review 2024,...
PIX: City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win
Rediff
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Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. Juventus deal Manchester City huge blow IMAGE: Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with teammate with Kenan Yildiz after scoring Juventus' first goal against Manchester City at Allianz...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
The Italian towns selling houses for €1
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
If you could move anywhere, where would it be? This used to be a question I’d ask myself or others at dinner parties, but two years ago, as new parents facing the unsustainable costs of Bay Area life and the looming threat of middle-age atrophy,...
2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future
Daily Post
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...
Goldstar Air’s destinations entertainment festivals to take ...
Modern Ghana
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Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...
Mahama Charts Bold Maritime Future at IMDEC 2025: A Renewed Vision for Regional Security and Blue Economy Growth
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
By Celestine Avi At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama represented by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
Mahama reiterates Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 9, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security, innovation, and prosperity. He also underscored Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Hilton’s flagship brand debuts in Turin City centre
Travel Daily News
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July 8, 2025
Hilton opens Hilton Turin Centre in central Turin, blending historic architecture with modern luxury, wellness, fine dining, and business event facilities. TURIN, ITALY – Hilton announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton’s latest...