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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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Niger's new penal code explicitly bans acts associated with each letter of 'LGBTQIA+', including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual practices, with penalties up to 10 years in prison. The legislation was passed under the military junta that seized power in a 2023 coup.

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Gerald “Sunny” Okafor, a Nigerian man detained for immigration issues in Japan, died in a detention center following a 4-week hunger strike. He had begged Japanese authorities to send him home, but his requests were refused.

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Analyzing Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran, where defender Nathan Ngoy was red-carded on his debut, 56-year-old Rade Bogdanović said on Serbian TV that black players lack stamina in focus, despite insisting he is not racist. Online users and media like The Guardian called out the stereotype, pointing to stars like Pelé and Thierry Henry who played full matches. Bogdanović later apologized sincerely to Reuters, while RTS distanced itself and said sorry for the on-air remark, amid questions about his continued pundit role for upcoming games.

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During a tense World Cup draw, pundit Rade Bogdanović claimed black players lose concentration after 60 minutes—prompting swift backlash and his own apology.

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Tebogo Malope's independent drama *Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun*, adapted from Ernest Khosa's memoir, follows a rural student pulled into activism amid the 1986 occupation of Turfloop—now University of Limpopo. Self-funded and directed by Malope of *Queen Sono* fame, the film features strong casting including Kgwadi Selolo, veterans like Nthati Moshesh, and cameos of icons such as Steve Biko by Anele Nene and Peter Mokaba by Cornet Mamabolo. Early viewers praise its authentic tension and storytelling, calling it essential for remembering apartheid sacrifices, now playing at Ster-Kinekor cinemas nationwide.

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On June 12, 1986, apartheid soldiers patrolled the University of the North campus, forcing students to seek permission just to attend class. Filmmaker Tebogo Malope brings that tense reality to cinemas exactly 40 years later.

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Gerald “Sunny” Okafor, a Nigerian man detained for immigration issues in Japan, died in a detention center following a 4-week hunger strike. He had begged Japanese authorities to send him home, but his requests were refused.

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Sthibo, the energetic reporter from South Africa's Ama Fans Wethu TV, arrived in Mexico City earlier this month, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, to cover Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup run after they stunned South Korea to advance from Group A. His unfiltered celebrations—snagging jerseys, chugging drinks, and embracing locals—have locals treating him like family, with clips racking up thousands of likes. From the Estadio Azteca opener where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, to now as Bafana eye the round of 32, Sthibo's raw energy captures football's spirit and builds cross-border fan bonds, turning a past on-camera slap into World Cup stardom.

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Sweaty and wide-eyed, Sthibo puckers up for a kiss from a beaming Mexican fan in a green jersey, howling with joy amid the cheers.

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Gout Gout, born in Queensland to South Sudanese parents, recently set a world under-20 200m record of 19.67 seconds at the 2026 Australian Championships, beating Usain Bolt's time at age 18 and becoming the fastest teenager ever over that distance. His 100m best stands at 10.00 seconds, and he's now training in the U.S. under coach Di Sheppard, focusing on improving his starts as seen in the session with eight-time world champion Lyles. With a silver from the 2024 World U20s and upcoming races like a 150m against Lyles, Gout eyes the LA 2028 Olympics and a shot at redefining Australian sprinting.

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At a sun-drenched track, 18-year-old Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout lines up against Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles for block start practice. Lyles pulls ahead early, but Gout's powerful strides hint at a rising star.

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Chidimma Blessing Noblelady, an Abuja-based kilishi dealer known as @dimmakilishi, discovered a Facebook page running sponsored ads featuring her premium kilishi photos edited with AI to replace her image with the seller's face. She accused the seller, identified as @Dr_Pharouk, of scamming customers by using the realistic altered images to promote his own products, including on TikTok.

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The Department of Home Affairs advertised four senior positions Thursday, including Deputy Director-General for Immigration Services and Chief Financial Officer, each paying R1.88 million to R2.12 million annually. Applications close July 11 via their e-recruitment portal. The eye-catching blue design drew quick criticism online, with users accusing it of straying from traditional government colors to match the Democratic Alliance's blue—especially since DA's Leon Schreiber became minister in July 2024 under the Government of National Unity. Critics called for a return to green and gold, tying the change to politics amid the department's digital modernization push.

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Bold blue graphics lit up job postings for top Home Affairs roles, but many saw a political color switch instead of standard green and gold.

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Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August 2024 after questions arose about her citizenship. Investigations revealed her mother, Anabela Rungo from Mozambique, likely stole a South African woman's identity in 2001 to obtain documents, preventing the real holder from accessing basic services. Home Affairs announced plans in October 2024 to revoke their IDs and travel rights after they missed a deadline to respond; the case went to the Hawks for fraud probe, with Rungo briefly detained in 2025. The ongoing saga highlights immigration frustrations and the lasting harm of identity theft.

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A young woman's stolen identity left her life on hold, while her alleged fraudster lived it—now South Africa's government is moving to cancel those documents.

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Speaking to Parliament's Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, Marathe, Botswana's first female police commissioner since 2021, said persistent unlawful sex with minors prompts a return to the prior age of 16, like some developed nations. The 2018 increase to 18 aimed to protect children under the Children's Act, reduce teen pregnancies, and prevent school dropouts amid high defilement rates. Her comments drew sharp online criticism, with users mocking the logic through quips like legalizing theft to cut burglaries, while highlighting tensions over child safety and enforcement.

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Botswana's Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe suggested rolling back the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, arguing the 2018 change hasn't curbed defilement cases.

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The casual snap, with Szoboszlai in an Eminem T-shirt next to Lyle in Arsenal gear, drew sharp backlash from Liverpool supporters still stinging from their fifth-place finish and 25 points behind winners Arsenal. Some called Szoboszlai disloyal and demanded he be sold, despite his standout season as player of the year and Hungary captain. Defenders noted he's in Budapest for media duties ahead of the Arsenal-PSG final in his homeland, calling the reaction overblown. The split reflects deeper frustrations at Anfield over injuries, form, and farewells like Mohamed Salah's.

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Liverpool's star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai smiled for a photo with Arsenal Fan TV's Robbie Lyle at Budapest's Puskás Aréna, just before the Champions League final. For some Reds fans, it felt like a punch to the gut after a tough season.

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The blackout hit around 9 p.m. on June 5, 2026, due to a cascading failure at JPS after lightning tripped five transmission lines near key substations. Teams restarted power stations in phases, restoring electricity to over 500,000 customers by 5 a.m. Saturday and fully by 6:30 a.m. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called it unacceptable, demanding a report within 24 hours while dismissing online rumors of cyberattacks or invasions; JPS pledged transparency amid calls for grid improvements as hurricane season begins.

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Lightning strikes during light rain plunged nearly 700,000 Jamaican homes into darkness Friday night, sparking widespread worry across the island.

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Japan's men's volleyball team dominated Serbia 3-1 (25-17, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16) in Orléans, France, improving to 5-0 atop the VNL standings. Match MVP Ran Takahashi shone with 14 kills, 2 aces, 6 digs, and 6 blocks, while Yuki Ishikawa added 12 points with steady play. Serbia fought back to take the third set but couldn't overcome Japan's defense and speed, as 2,600 fans cheered the Ryujin Nippon's clinical finish.

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Ran Takahashi owned the net with 22 points and 6 massive blocks, leading Japan to a commanding victory that kept their perfect streak alive.

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant teased his fourth signature shoe back in April, and now Instagram leaker prm.stocks.01 has dropped detailed looks at two colorways: the 'Jaws' in gradient blues with shark teeth on the tongue and red 'JA' logo, priced at $140 for men, and the stealthy 'Dark Mode' in black with chrome accents for $130. The low-top Ja 4 features a sculpted upper with diamond-patterned texture and arrives in Fall 2026, with possible drops on September 18 and September 4. Fans are praising the designs as the best in Nike basketball right now, tying the bold aesthetics to Morant's explosive game.

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Sneaker fans can't get enough of the shark-toothed 'Jaws' look on Ja Morant's upcoming Nike Ja 4, straight out of the classic thriller poster.

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In an ARISE News interview, Onyema advocated boycotting South Africa and halting investments there, criticizing authorities for weak security during attacks on African migrants by groups like 'March and March' in cities such as Johannesburg and Pretoria. Nigeria evacuated over 260 citizens last week via Air Peace flights, echoing the airline's free airlifts in 2019. While many Nigerians praised his patriotic words online, South Africans fired back harshly, as both nations navigate deep economic ties worth $2.16 billion in trade last year and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation ahead of the June 30 deadline.

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Amid fresh anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema called for a calm economic response from Nigerians, drawing on his airline's history of rescuing citizens during past crises.

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At the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands, South Africa's Akani Simbine clocked 10.08 seconds into a -1.8m/s headwind to claim victory over compatriot Bradley Nkoana, who matched the time exactly. American Ronnie Baker earned bronze in 10.11, with the top six separated by just 0.06 seconds in the stacked field. The 32-year-old Olympic silver medalist celebrated with a baton raise and rock horns, capping a strong European campaign amid national pride over South Africa's recent sporting successes.

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Akani Simbine lunged at the line, beating teammate Bradley Nkoana by three-thousandths of a second in a heart-pounding 100m finish.

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The South African podcaster and author shared the joyful photo early Thursday, marking the arrival of his second son with wife Dr. Sumaya Hendricks, four years after their first child Hakim Thembekile. Fans responded with thousands of likes, warm congratulations, and playful jokes like memes about sibling life and podcast invites for the baby's take on politics. The outpouring highlighted simple family joys amid everyday humor and sincere blessings for the couple.

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh cradled his newborn son in a hospital room, his beaming smile lighting up the tender moment as the baby slept peacefully in a white blanket.

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The South African singer and radio host teams up with Kwaito legend Professor and rising star Meez on this Afro-pop blend, her first major release since 2017's *Brave, True and Strong* after years in broadcasting. She directed and executive-produced the video herself, shot amid June 16 Uprising commemorations to honor Soweto's resilience and everyday life. Fans praise her timeless voice, storytelling depth, and the collab's mix of Kwaito roots with amapiano flair, with her album *African Love* coming spring 2026. Stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube's Unathi.Africa channel.

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Unathi Nkayi steps back into music with 'Isikhwele,' a heartfelt track about jealousy in love, directed in Soweto's vibrant streets as a nod to the township's enduring spirit.

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