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Fulham 0-1 Southampton - the fans' verdict
SportYahoo15h ago

Fulham 0-1 Southampton - the fans' verdict

Richard: Silva should have put out his strongest team but opted instead to make eight changes from the poor display against West Ham including plumping for a slow midfield of Cairney and Reed both of…

Cairo: The Seventh Most Populous City
Worldla-vanguardia9d ago

Cairo: The Seventh Most Populous City

A descriptive piece about Cairo, the capital of Egypt, highlighting its status as the seventh most populous city globally and the largest outside of Asia.

Strikes on Iran renew fears over Strait of Hormuz
PoliticsberlingskeDWpublico+4observadornaftemporiki20-minutenavgi9d ago7 sources

Strikes on Iran renew fears over Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the vital waterway.

Church distributes Ramadan food to Tsangaya schools in Kaduna
CultureNPRPremium Times19d ago2 sources

Church distributes Ramadan food to Tsangaya schools in Kaduna

Mr Buru said the church had, for about 20 years, supported underprivileged Muslims and Tsangaya schools across five northern states with food items The post Church distributes Ramadan food to Tsangaya schools in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

US State Department Advisory lists Egypt among safest Middle East destinations stable for tourism amid US-Israel war against Iran
WorldTimes of India3d ago

US State Department Advisory lists Egypt among safest Middle East destinations stable for tourism amid US-Israel war against Iran

Egypt emerges as a relatively stable travel destination amidst Middle East tensions, with the U.S. Department of State issuing a Level 2 advisory. While caution is advised for specific regions like Northern Sinai, major tourist hubs like Cairo and Red Sea resorts maintain strong security, welcoming visitors to explore its rich heritage and landscapes.

Balanced scoring leads Cair Paravel past Horton, advances in sub-state
SportYahoo9d ago

Balanced scoring leads Cair Paravel past Horton, advances in sub-state

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Onto the semifinals. The Cair Paravel boys basketball team cruised by Horton on Friday, 68-28 to advance to the Eskridge-Mission Valley 2A Sub-State semifinals. All five starters for the Lions were in double figures in scoring, with Chase Hastert leading the way with 16. Drew Fay scored 13, Lucas Marichal had 11, […]

Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains
CultureThe Guardian19d ago

Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains

A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills Navigating the high slopes of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela in midwinter requires serious negotiation with the elements, but my guide, João Pedro Sousa, makes it look simple. Angling his lean frame into the wind, he digs his plastic snow-shoes into a steep drift and pauses, scanning the white ridgeline. He’s looking for mariolas – small cairns of rocks, fused by ice, that will indicate our onward trail. “The landscape changes every day so you have to learn how to read it afresh,” he says, setting off again. “At this time of year, nature is a true artist.” I plod inelegantly in his wake, still clumsy in the frames clipped to my boots to keep me from sinking into the powder. At a quartzite outcrop rippled with rose and amber, we pause and drink in the view. Below us, cupped in the glacial scar of the Zêzere valley, is the terracotta-roofed town of Manteigas – founded in the 12th century and today the modest hub for tourism in the region. Ahead, on the horizon, João Pedro points out mainland Portugal’s highest peak, the 1,993-metre Torre, home to a small ski resort suited to beginners. “This region is full of surprises,” he grins. Continue reading...

Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza
WorldDawn9d ago

Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza

• Israel’s Supreme Court freezes ban on foreign aid organisations in enclave • US public sympathy shifts to Palestinians over Israel, new Gallup poll reveals CAIRO: Relentless Israeli attacks killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, medics said, adding to a death toll of at least 600 people killed by Israeli fire since a US-brokered ceasefire agreement came into effect last October. Gaza’s health officials reported that in southern Gaza, five people were killed and several others...