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Regent Unveils 2027-28 Voyage Collection Featuring 234 Sailings
Cruise Industry News
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027-2028 Voyage Collection, the company announced in a press release. The new season includes 234 new sailings to a wide range of destinations, including Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and...
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine just made an unprecedented stop. A top admiral says it sent a message.
Business Insider
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July 9, 2025
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine stopped in Iceland for the first time on Wednesday. A top admiral told Business Insider that the unprecedented port call sent a message to American foes. The first-of-its-kind visit to the Nordic island...
The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
We uncovered ‘mind-boggling’ fraud at NNPCL, says EFCC boss Olukoyede
New Mail
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July 10, 2025
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that a preliminary probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed “mind-boggling” corruption in the organisation....
Leading with Flavour: Varun Berry’s Good Days with Britannia
The Hindu Business Line
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July 4, 2025
It was 1984 when the Chandigarh-bred Varun Berry graduated from Punjab Engineering College and got admission to a US university with a scholarship. All kicked about going for a Master’s in the US, he was rather crestfallen when his visa was...
Pass Unexplained Wealth Bill, EFCC Chair Begs NASS
New Telegraph
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July 9, 2025
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday appealed to the National Assembly to urgently pass the bill criminalising unexplained wealth. He made the appeal at the ongoing National Conference on...
Most baby foods are sweet, smooth, and poorly aligned with health advice, review finds
Medical News
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July 10, 2025
Despite their popularity and promises, commercial baby foods are often packed with sugar and lack the diversity infants need, raising concerns for parents who trust the packaging over public health advice. Commercial Baby Foods: Nutrition,...
We uncovered ‘mind-boggling’ fraud at NNPCL — Olukoyede
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that a preliminary probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed “mind-boggling” corruption in the organisation. Speaking...
EFCC: We’ve uncovered mind-boggling corruption in oil and gas sector
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency had begun investigating the financial records of the oil and gas sector and had already uncovered “mind-boggling”...
What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations explained
The Independent
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July 9, 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...
Olukoyede to n’assembly: Pass unexplained wealth bill… citizens must account for their assets
The Cable
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July 9, 2025
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says he has repeatedly appealed to lawmakers to pass the bill seeking to criminalise unexplained wealth. Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during the national...
EFCC Chair Urges Lawmakers To Criminalise Unexplained Wealth Or Forget Anti-Corruption Victory
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 Torkwase Nyiekaa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to the National Assembly to pass legislation that would criminalize the possession of unexplained...
2 Top Crypto Stocks for the Blockchain Boom
The Motley Fool Canada
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July 12, 2025
Bitcoin recently reached a new record high, making crypto stocks even more attractive right now. In this article, I have identified two crypto stocks that are well-positioned to benefit from the blockchain boom and deliver outsized gains over the...
North Wales village paying price for waterfall amongst 'most famous' in Europe
NorthWalesLive
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July 12, 2025
An Eryri waterfall has been identified as amongst the “most famous” in Europe. Rhaeadr Fawr (“Big waterfall”) in Gwynedd has high search rankings across social and online platforms, analysis showed. Also known as Aber Falls, the 120ft cascade and...
Startups in the spotlight: Innovation Park returns to ISE 2026 – apply now to be part of it! (Sponsored)
EU Startups
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July 9, 2025
–Following its successful debut, Innovation Park is returning to ISE 2026, and now is the time for ambitious startups to secure their place. Designed as a vibrant business hub within Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), a world-renowned AV and systems...
Justin Bieber Announces New Album, Settles $26 Million Debt With Scooter Braun
KINY - Alaska
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July 10, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s been a busy day for Justin Bieber! And for once, we have some updates on the troubled singer that are not entirely negative. Yes, it was revealed today that Justin will be dropping his seventh studio album on Friday....
Espersen confirms plan to close UK seafood factory, affecting 115 jobs
Yahoo Finance
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Danish seafood company Espersen is to go ahead and close its UK fish-processing facility in Grimsby with the loss of 115 jobs. The final decision was confirmed yesterday (8 July) following a review and consultation process that began in May. In a...
PPDS adds technical manager for Nordic and Baltic regions
Installation
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July 9, 2025
Based in Stockholm, Fredrik Lundqvist is tasked with supporting pre- and post-sales activities in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays and...
Owners of Grimsby fish processing plant confirm closure
GrimsbyLive
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July 9, 2025
Around 115 jobs are set to be lost at a Grimsby fish processing plant after the Danish owners confirmed its closure. The former Iceland Seafood UK site was snapped up by Copenhagen operator Espersen in 2023, giving hopes of a turnaround in its...
Readers sound off on American fascism, ICE agents’ masks and reckless driving
New York Daily News
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July 9, 2025
By any definition, what we’re seeing is fascism Brick, N.J.: Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary defines fascism as “a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power; forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting...