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Lifestyle
Why do medical professionals resort to excessive alcohol?
With burnout becoming a concern among health
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Politics
Brian Mundubile accuses state of moving to block election petition as deadline nears
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has accused the Zambian government of working to derail his planned Constitutional Court challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, with the seven-day window to file the petition closing on Monday, 24 August. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema winner of…
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Politics
Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Health
No new Covid variant
ZNPHI says current spike in Covid-like symptoms is due to Influenza-B, not new variant
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Crime & Courts
Wife pulls ‘jobless’ hubby’s genitals for refusing to help with house chores
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Politics
Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe: “Thank God Mundubile lost”
BRIEFING | Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe Veteran politician and former PF secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has emerged strongly in support of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following the August 13 election, while backing firm state action in the continuing investigation into alleged…
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Politics
Linda Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week
BRIEFING | Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week Zambia begins a new week with one proposed challenge to the August 13 general election now abandoned, while the country waits to see whether Brian Mundubile will proceed with his separate presidential…
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Politics
The State Knows More than You Think: How Whisky Provided the Intelligence- Saviour Chishimba
THE STATE KNOWS MORE THAN YOU THINK: HOW WHISKY PROVIDED THE INTELLIGENCE The State does not have to be in the room to know what happened in the room. There is an old Bemba saying, “Ubwalwa ni nsokolola twebo” (Beer reveals secrets). Many years ago…
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Politics
Turkey vs Israel: Military Power Comparison 2026
According to figures attributed to Global Firepower 2026, Turkey and Israel have significant military capabilities, but their strengths are distributed very differently. TURKEY Personnel Total military and security personnel: over 1 million Active personnel: 481,000 Reserve personnel: 380,000 Paramilitary forces: 150,000 Army: 401,500 Air…
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Crime & Courts
Wife dumps 48yr-old hubby, moves in with youngster
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Politics
Zelenskyy Welcomes Western Allies to Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders and senior officials arriving in Kyiv on August 23, one day before Ukraine marks its Independence Day. The visits come as Ukraine seeks to strengthen coordination with its European partners amid continued Russian attacks and growing pressure on
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Politics
Iran Responds to Trump by Declaring California Its “New Territory”
Iran has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim over the Strait of Hormuz by publishing a map portraying California as “new territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The image was shared through an Iranian government-linked account on X on August 19, appearing to
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Politics
UK-France Push Separate Coalition to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
And France are reportedly working to establish a separate international coalition of around 12 countries focused on protecting commercial shipping and supporting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed coalition would operate independently from NATO, with participating countries potentially contributing naval
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Politics
A US Court Just Gave the FBI One Month to Explain Why Tinubu’s Criminal Records are Still Secret
Deadline is set. The FBI has one month to explain in court why Bola Tinubu’s criminal records should remain sealed from the public. This comes after a judge already rejected Tinubu’s attempt to delay the release
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Politics
Real Madrid will suffer so long as Jose Mourinho does not establish a hierarchy between these egos
The complementarity will only be effective if one knows he’s playing for the other. That creates balance across the entire team. It’s not by chance that PSG with Neymar, Messi and Mbappe did not work. There was no
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Politics
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Gulf States over U.s. Military Aircraft
Parliamentarian Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has issued a warning to Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets. Rezaei claimed that U.S. fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft are currently stationed at airbases in the United Arab Emirates,
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Politics
Iran Says Regional States are Discussing a New Security and Economic Cooperation Framework
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly said, for the first time, that neighboring countries have contacted Tehran to discuss the creation of a new regional system for security and economic cooperation. Ghalibaf said the United States has endangered the security
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Politics
Zelensky and Macron Move to Accelerate France-Ukraine Military Cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron held nearly two hours of talks on August 22, focusing heavily on Ukraine’s urgent need for air-defense systems and missiles. Macron reportedly expressed France’s readiness to help Ukraine secure additional Patriot missiles from other international partners. France
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Politics
Iran-Linked Hackers Reportedly Shut Down British Power Plant for Four Days
Allegedly linked to Iran reportedly gained control of a small power plant in the United Kingdom, forcing the facility to suspend operations for four days, according to The Telegraph. The incident has reportedly been described as the first successful cyberattack targeting British electricity
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Politics
Japan Scrambles F-15 Fighters after Chinese Y-9 Reconnaissance Flight
Self-Defense Force reportedly scrambled F-15 fighter jets after a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft was detected operating over the East China Sea. The Chinese aircraft reportedly flew south of the Danjo Islands, before heading toward Okinawa and eventually returning to China. Japanese authorities said the
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Politics
Putin Threatens to Strike Ukraine’s Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian logistics infrastructure will trigger retaliatory strikes against infrastructure inside Ukraine. Putin said Ukrainian strikes have failed to provide Kyiv with a meaningful advantage on the battlefield, while claiming that Russia’s own strikes have been…
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Politics
Israel Reportedly Tracked Turkish Arms Transfers to Syria, Jerusalem Post Reports
A major Turkish intelligence and military operation in Syria is reportedly coming into focus after Israeli forces detected what they described as extensive Turkish efforts to transfer weapons, ammunition, air-defense systems and advanced radar equipment to Syrian forces. According to a report cited by
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Politics
NATO Reportedly Rejects Turkey’s Call for Joint Military Action against Israel
Has reportedly rejected Turkey’s request for joint military action against Israel following an Israeli strike targeting interests linked to Turkey in Syria. The reported development highlights the growing tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv, with Turkey demanding a stronger response to what it
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Politics
Turkey Signals It Could Confront Israel Without NATO Support
URGENT: TURKEY SIGNALS IT COULD CONFRONT ISRAEL WITHOUT NATO SUPPORT Turkey is reportedly preparing to handle its escalating tensions with Israel on its own, without seeking military assistance from NATO. The development comes as tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv continue to rise, putting Turkey’s…
