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Nigeria vows to strengthen power grid, attract investment through reforms
ABUJA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria's ongoing power sector reforms will accelerate infrastructure development, strengthen the national grid, and restore investor confidence, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe said on Friday, expressing confidence that the measures will improve electricity supply in Africa's most populous country.
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World
Finland removes 60,000 liters of oil from WWII shipwreck in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Finland has successfully removed about 60,000 litters of oil from the wreck of the World War II coastal defense ship Ilmarinen, announced the Ministry of the Environment in a press release published on Friday.
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World
Social media rumours, economic hardship fuel migrant surge into Ceuta
(Corrects paragraph 2 to say near border with Ceuta on Moroccan side)
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World
RMB cross-border payments system launched in Kenya to boost Sino-Africa trade
NAIROBI, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, on Friday launched China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to facilitate direct renminbi (RMB) transactions, a move expected to further promote trade and investment between Kenya and China.
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World
Moscow court orders arrest of slain Putin critic Boris Nemtsov's daughter
MOSCOW, July 31 (Reuters) - A court in the Russian capital has ordered the arrest in absentia of the daughter of murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov over her role in an "undesirable organisation," Moscow's court service said on Friday.
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Other Sports
Trump says he never spoke to FIFA leader about sale
CAMP DAVID, MARYLAND, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters at Camp David that he did not speak with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the world soccer governing body offering stakes to external investors.
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World
South Africa marks World Ranger Day with call for greater support for rangers
CAPE TOWN, July 31 (Xinhua) -- South Africa joined the global community in observing World Ranger Day on Friday, calling for greater support for rangers as the country recognizes their expanding role in protecting biodiversity, managing ecosystems, and strengthening conservation partnerships.
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Motorsport
Rallying-Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital acquire WRC commercial rights
July 31 (Reuters) - French automotive group Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquired the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship on Friday in what the governing body hailed as the "deal of the century" for the sport.
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World
Finland imposes restrictions after first ASF detection in wild boars
HELSINKI, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Finland imposed restrictions in parts of its southeastern region on Friday after preliminary tests proved the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in three wild boar piglets, marking the country's first recorded outbreak of the disease.
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World
Chinese automaker BYD tops South Africa's most searched EV list: report
CAPE TOWN, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker BYD has topped South Africa's most searched electric vehicle (EV) list, local media reported Friday, citing data from price comparison firm MoneySuperMarket.
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Football
Soccer-Singapore frustrate holders Vietnam to stay top in ASEAN Championship
July 31 (Reuters) - Singapore held defending champions Vietnam to a 0-0 draw in Hanoi on Friday to stay top of Group A in the ASEAN Championship as late goals earned Indonesia a 3-0 win over 10-man Timor-Leste.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after agreement cuts doping ban
July 31 (Reuters) - Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to competition immediately after the English FA resolved the anti-doping disciplinary proceedings against the Ukrainian in agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, the governing body said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Right time for me to step away, says Howe after Newcastle exit
July 31 (Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said it was the right time to leave his position after the Premier League club announced on Friday that he had stepped down, bringing an end to his five-year tenure as manager.
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Nation
Felda Task Force report ready soon, could be made public as well, says Anwar
JEMPOL: The government is expected to complete the Felda Task Force report within the next few months, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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World
Major Brazil conservative party to stay neutral in presidential race, hurting Bolsonaro bid
BRASILIA, July 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's Progressives Party, one of the country's largest right-wing parties, said on Friday it would stay neutral in October's presidential election, a significant setback for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the strongest conservative contender in the polls, after he tried tapping one of its members as his running mate.
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Technology
Moonshot has Nvidia chip cluster from Alibaba computing deal, Bloomberg News reports
July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese AI firm Moonshot has a computing agreement with Alibaba Group for the use of about 20,000 Nvidia chips, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Athletics
Athletics-Throwers hurl themselves onto social media, build supporter communities
July 31 (Reuters) - Despite the heavy weights, explosive strength and furious speed of today's throwers, their social media world is a cheery, lighthearted and fun place.
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AseanPlus News
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (July 31)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (July 31, 2026)
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Technology
Chime to cut 10% of total workforce on AI driven efficiencies
July 31 (Reuters) - Fintech Chime is cutting 10% of its workforce, a spokesperson said on Friday, joining a growing list of companies using AI-driven efficiencies to streamline operations.
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Philippines
Sara Duterte again speaks of hit job scenario; prosecutors take note
MANILA: For the second time, Vice President Sara Duterte spoke publicly of a scenario involving hiring a gunman.
