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Disney version of ‘Washington Black’ roots tale in Nova Scotia, expands world of side characters
Brandon Sun
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July 22, 2025
TORONTO – Esi Edugyan says Disney Plus’s take on her acclaimed historical novel “Washington Black” will surprise anyone familiar with the sprawling coming-of-age tale. There are significant changes to the hero and his relationships, wholly...
Cult-linked attack kills Rivers community chiefs’ vice chair
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 20, 2025
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Iceland cult group have killed Chief Ferdinand Dabiri, Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening during a meeting...
Championship side scouting ex-Chelsea and Barcelona star’s son for promotion push
talkSPORT
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July 20, 2025
Sheffield United are reportedly interested in signing Icelandic starlet Daniel Gudjohnsen. The 19-year-old is the son of Eidur Gudjohnsen, a former forward who notably played for Chelsea and Barcelona. 3 Gudjohnsen Jr has been linked with a summer...
Scientists discover ominous sign that Yellowstone's supervolcano is building up to an eruption
Daily Mail
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July 22, 2025
Scientists have discovered an ominous sign which could hint that Yellowstone's supervolcano is building up to an eruption. Using machine learning, researchers found there have been over 86,000 hidden earthquakes between 2008 and 2022. That is 10...
When To See Sydney Harbor’s First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1857
Forbes
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The sun sets behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House before the lights come on ... More for Vivid Sydney 2024 on May 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia .(Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)Corbis via Getty...
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Hegerberg, Norway Beat Host Nation Switzerland
Frontier Media - Alaska
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Norway star Ada Hegerberg led her team to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over host nation Switzerland despite missing a penalty in their opening game at UEFA Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday. The home team dominated the first half and went ahead in...
Full list of countries with new 20 euro entry fee for UK tourists
Liverpool Echo
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July 22, 2025
New rules will soon mean people travelling on a UK passport will have to pay 20 euros to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Following Brexit, UK citizens will will legally have to register with the European Travel Information and...
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year
Daily Voice
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July 20, 2025
A new national survey shows that the average American racks up 252 good days a year, but residents in certain states are reporting significantly more. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Icelandic Provisions, the annual Bowl Half Full report...
UK tourists in EU warned over new travel charge - full list of countries
Birmingham Live
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July 22, 2025
UK tourists to certain countries in Europe could be hit with a £17 charge under a new wave of updates. The impending fee comes as the EU has made a series of decisions with updates to the ETIAS visa-waiver initiative and the Entry/Exit System...
25 nations demand Gaza ceasefire: Israeli war must end now
Shafaq News
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July 21, 2025
2025-07-21T14:51:56+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Brussels/Gaza (Updated at 7:14 p.m.) Twenty-five foreign ministers and a senior EU official, in a rare joint statement on Monday, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,...
Hibs star sets European target 11 years after maiden continental adventure and two missed chances
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 20, 2025
The Hibs star has patiently waited for a chance that may come this Thursday. His European adventures started in Iceland 11 years ago - now one Hibs star hopes to step foot into the continental scene for the first time. David Gray’s side are...
Sheffield United monitoring striker who's already passed through Barcelona and Real Madrid
Football League World
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July 20, 2025
Sheffield United are understood to be keeping an eye on the exciting young Icelandic striker Daniel Gudjohnsen, who currently plays in Sweden for Malmö FF. It's been a big summer for Sheffield United, as they seek to bounce back from the...
Gunmen kill traditional ruler, student in Rivers
The Sun Nigeria
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July 21, 2025
From Tony John Port Harcourt Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed two persons , a traditional ruler and student at different locations in Rivers State on Saturday. Daily Sun gathered that suspected Iceland cult members on evening of July...
“We Thought It Was Just Pee—It Wasn’t”: Whale Urine Study Uncovers Stunning Biological Secrets Hidden in Ocean Giants
Sustainability Times
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July 21, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐋 Whale urine plays a critical role in transporting nitrogen, fertilizing coral reefs and coastal ecosystems. 🌊 The “great whale pee funnel” transfers over 4,000 tons of nitrogen annually, supporting marine biodiversity. 🗺️ Whales...
BSTR Miner Debuts Staking-Optimized Cloud Mining with AI Allocation
The AI Journal
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July 22, 2025
Institutional-grade platform eliminates hardware barriers amid Bitcoin’s $117k United Kingdom, July 22, 2025 — BSTR Miner, a UK-regulated fintech innovation company, today launched an upgraded staking mining platform that integrates staking pools...
Over 25 Nations Denounce Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 25 nations, including the UK, Australia, Japan, and the European Union, jointly denounced Israel’s deadly actions against civilians in Gaza on Monday, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities in the blockaded region. In a...
Council of Chiefs Chairman shot dead in Rivers
Daily Trust
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July 20, 2025
Gunmen suspected to members of Iceland cult group have shot death the Vice Chairman of Obelle Community Council of Chiefs in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Ferdinand Dabiri. Community sources told Daily Trust that the incident...
Earthquake felt in the Capital area
Iceland Monitor
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An earthquake measuring 3.5 struck west of Kleifarvatn just before 3 a.m. last night and was felt in the capital area. According to a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office’s Natural Hazards Watch, the quake occurred at 2:55 a.m. at a...
20 countries call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and denounce the Israeli aid plan
Metro World News
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July 22, 2025
Spain and 19 other countries demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Monday, where “the suffering of the civilian population has reached new levels,” and condemned the Israeli system of humanitarian aid distribution, which they...
Briefs for Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Daily Press - Michigan
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Blueberry Fest ISABELLA — The annual Blueberry Festival will take place at the Isabella Community Hall, located on US 2 and County Road 495/LL Road, on Sunday, July 27. The festival will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Blueberry pie, cobbler or buckle with...