Chad’s election agency sets dates for presidential polls

Chad’s election agency sets dates for presidential polls

Chad's election agency has announced the dates for the upcoming presidential election, affirming its commitment to transitioning the country back to democracy from junta rule. The election will consist of two rounds, with provisional results expected by July 7. Initially, the military authorities, who seized power in 2021, proposed holding elections within 18 months. However, they later extended the transition period to October 10, 2024. The election agency emphasized […]

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Videos

Quarter of Gaza one step from famine as aid trucks looted, says UN

Aid trucks are being shot at and looted with at least a quarter of Gaza's population one step away from starvation, UN officials said on Tuesday. The situation is especially acute in the north, where humanitarian supplies are scarce and vast swathes of the area lie in ruins after Israel's military offensive. UN humanitarian coordinator Ramesh Ramasingham told the UN Security Council on Tuesday there is "every possibility" the situation […]

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Sport

Strus nets monster buzzer-beater as Cavs sink Mavs

drained an astonishing 58-foot buzzer-beater as the Cleveland Cavaliers conjured a stunning late fightback to sink the Dallas Mavericks 121-119 on Tuesday. In a remarkable finale in Cleveland, Strus unleashed a mammoth heave from inside his own half to snatch victory from Dallas, who had grabbed a 119-118 lead with just over two seconds remaining in the game. Strus's miraculous effort was the final act of a thrilling fourth […]

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Sport

Injured New Zealand batsman Conway out of first Australia Test

New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia, captain Tim Southee said Wednesday. Conway will miss Thursday's opener in Wellington after hurting his left thumb in a Twenty20 defeat to Australia on Friday in Auckland. Experienced batsman Henry Nicholls has been recalled as cover for the two-Test series with Will Young moving up the order to open with Tom Latham, […]

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Sport

India fast bowler Shami out of IPL after Achilles surgery

Pace bowler Mohammed Shami is out of this year's Indian Premier League after having surgery on his Achilles tendon. Shami, who plays for the Gujarat Titans, posted photographs on social media of himself in hospital after the operation on Tuesday. He said that recovery "will take some time" meaning he will miss the glitzy Twenty20 league that begins next month. "I will continue to work hard towards my recovery," […]

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Sport

Top seed Zverev crashes out of Mexico Open first round

Top seed Alexander Zverev tumbled out of the Mexico Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, eliminated by German compatriot Daniel Altmaier in three sets. Zverev, winner of the Acapulco tournament in 2021, was sent packing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in 2hr 28min by world number 57 Altmaier. After sharing the first two sets, Altmaier took control of the third set with an early break to take a 2-0 lead before […]

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Sport

South Korea name Hwang as interim coach to succeed Klinsmann

South Korea have appointed Hwang Sun-hong as interim coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked following their Asian Cup semi-final exit and revelations about a bust-up between star players. Under-23 boss Hwang, who led South Korea to gold at last year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, will take charge for next month's home-and-away World Cup qualifiers against Thailand. The Korea Football Association said it hoped to have a new […]

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Lifestyle

ASICS study confirms positive link between exercise and women’s mental health

ASICS has unveiled the results of the largest study ever conducted on the gender exercise gap, reaffirming the positive correlation between women’s exercise levels and their mental health, with women 52% happier, 50% more energised, 48% more confident, 67% less stressed and 80% less frustrated when exercising. Yet, the independent research, conducted on over 25,000 people and led by renowned academics Dr Dee Dlugonski and Professor Brendon Stubbs, alarmingly found that […]

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