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Derry, a Calgary-born entrepreneur and oil and gas veteran who runs a talent firm in the energy sector, secured the nomination after Premier Danielle Smith praised the close race and thanked both candidates. The vacancy arose from former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz's resignation in January 2026, with the by-election required within six months. McLean, re-elected to council with strong support last fall, congratulated Derry online and vowed to continue advocating conservative policies at city hall, while the UCP quickly endorsed Derry for the southwest Calgary riding.

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In a nail-biter that caught some by surprise, Mike Derry edged out city councillor Dan McLean 286-221 for the UCP nomination in Calgary-Shaw.

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Dr. Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, served as Special Guest of Honour at the Special Jumu’ah Prayer held at Army Headquarters Garrison Central Mosque, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, during the commencement of Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 activities. He urged Nigerians to offer prayers for the nation and its leaders as a civic responsibility and religious obligation. The event featured a sermon themed “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” emphasizing collective citizen support for national security.

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On June 6 in eastern Idaho, authorities pulled over the 48-year-old Olympic gold medalist and found 4.1 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms plus paraphernalia in a dispensary bag. Miller posted $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and awaits a pretrial hearing on July 29; he claims on Instagram the items were cannabis from a friend without his knowledge, though court records specify psilocybin. The six-time medalist, recently inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, faces up to a year in jail if convicted, amid Idaho's strict laws on the Schedule I substance.

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Bode Miller, the most decorated U.S. male alpine skier ever, stood stone-faced in his mug shot after a traffic stop uncovered psilocybin mushrooms in his car.

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Posted on June 18 by Zoom Afrika, the 26-second video of an Ethiopian woman doing a Weyba smoke bath quickly drew over 6,800 likes and hundreds of replies filled with crude humor likening it to barbecuing meat. This generations-old ritual uses aromatic woods, resins, and herbs to cleanse skin, perfume the body, and aid postpartum or menstrual health in water-scarce regions like Wollo. While memes dominated with Traeger smoker quips and Applewood references, some praised it as ingenious self-care, and similar practices appear among Namibia's Himba women.

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A woman crouches over smoldering herbs in a simple hut, fanning fragrant smoke for a traditional cleanse. The clip turned into a meme goldmine with jokes about 'smoked coochie' falling off the bone.

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The Level 200 student was last seen on June 11 at her off-campus hostel in Cape Coast. Her body appeared early June 12 at Hutchland Beach Resort, face down with blood from her nose but no visible injuries or mutilation, as confirmed by police and family who rejected viral organ harvesting rumors. An autopsy awaits court approval expected June 15, while police, university, and a special team from Inspector-General George Dampare investigate; peers remember her vibrant spirit amid calls for campus safety.

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Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a bright 20-year-old pursuing commerce, stepped out after a phone call and never returned—until her body washed ashore, leaving her campus in shock.

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The 52-second video from May 5 shows young people entering the college common room, applying vermilion tilak to portraits of figures including Swami Vivekananda, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Sister Nivedita, and Mother Teresa amid cheers of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Har Har Modi.' This followed BJP's win of 206 seats, ending TMC's 15-year rule, with Suvendu Adhikari named leader on May 8. TMC called it vandalism against Bengal's secular traditions, while defenders saw it as a respectful Hindu gesture; the college principal noted portraits were cleaned with no damage.

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In Kolkata's Asutosh College, students celebrated BJP's big victory by chanting slogans and marking portraits of icons like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Mother Teresa with saffron tilak.

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In a TV interview, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, dismissed ideas of overwhelming insecurity, saying challenges are contained and Nigeria is not under siege. He defended official stats showing thousands of terrorists neutralized since 2023, while reports like the 2026 Global Terrorism Index note a 43% rise in attacks and 750 deaths in 2025. On power, Onanuga denied Tinubu conditioned re-election on fixing outages, despite 2023 campaign pledges like 'don't vote for me if I fail on electricity' in states such as Plateau and Lagos. The remarks drew sharp online pushback amid ongoing blackouts and violence reports from regions like Benue and Plateau.

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Bayo Onanuga drove from Ebonyi to Enugu without escort and called the roads safe, pushing back hard against claims that Nigeria faces total chaos.

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Hundreds of residents in Sporong fled their homes due to terrorizing activities by heavily armed zama-zamas, including robberies, killings, and rapes. A resident made an emotional public plea for written guarantees of safety before returning.

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The 24-year-old power puncher from Pomona, California, stayed perfect at 19-0 with 18 knockouts, overwhelming Burgos with two knockdowns at Thunder Studios in Long Beach on the MF Pro Boxing undercard streamed on DAZN. Trained by his father since age four, Mercado boasts stoppages over names like Jose Pedraza and Antonio Moran. Right after the win, he boldly called out undefeated WBO super lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson, signaling his intent to climb the 140-pound ranks from around No. 8.

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Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado turned heads Saturday night with a ferocious second-round knockout of veteran Juan Carlos Burgos, dropping the 38-year-old for the first time in his career.

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South African national football team Bafana Bafana faces North Korea in a must-win match to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Africans plan to wake up at 3am to watch the game, setting alarms, napping beforehand, and organizing watch parties. Fans express patriotism through hashtags like #BafanaPride, #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026, and #BafanaBafana.

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed undrafted free agent wide receiver Brandon Hayes from Southeastern Louisiana, adding explosive special teams potential to their roster. The 6-foot-2 speedster averaged 26.7 yards per kickoff return in 2024, ranking high in his conference, while also catching passes for touchdowns in recent seasons. From Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Hayes now joins a deep receiver group led by A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, with a real chance to earn a training camp spot on returns.

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Brandon Hayes dashed 94 yards for a touchdown in college, earning a shot with the Eagles after impressing at rookie minicamp tryouts.

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Real name Sinesipho Peter, the 30-year-old artist from Khayelitsha blended street slang, Afrikaans, and English in his spaza rap style, rising with mixtapes like The Rise of Istrato and hits such as Gazi. His family confirmed his death on January 22, 2026, describing him as a devoted father, loving son, and friend whose spirit touched many lives. Fans and peers like Dj Zan-D paid tribute to his role in elevating Xhosa culture, while the family asked for privacy and urged focus on his joy amid unconfirmed speculation.

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Bravo Le Roux, the Cape Town rapper whose Xhosa-infused tracks lit up stages, passed away suddenly in Switzerland while visiting a friend.

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NOBUNAGA shares funny vignettes of his samurai character baffled by American quirks like ice-filled water glasses, huge college tuitions, and 'y'all' versus 'you guys.' Unlike the critical feedback in Japan, Americans enjoy the jokes, share personal stories in replies, and offer kind words that have genuinely surprised him. He uses AI as a creative aid for the posts, which fans see as cultural exchange bringing smiles and mutual respect across the ocean.

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A Japanese creator playing a time-displaced samurai expected nitpicks at home, but found warm encouragement from U.S. fans instead.

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The new Afrikaans telenovela Paradys premiered on SABC 2 on February 23, airing weekdays at 7 p.m., where prodigal daughter Rochelle (Lorcia Cooper) comes back to a community of broken promises, clashing with figures like power broker Vinny Malgas (Elton Landrew) and her late father Reverend Clive Booysen (Roderick Jaftha). Fans raved about the mix of industry veterans and fresh talent, Soweto locations, and tense plots involving fake breastfeeding, nepotism gripes, and looming unpaid bills after the first two episodes. Creator Mandla N describes it as a raw take on legacy and betrayal, with viewers begging for longer 30-minute episodes that leave them hanging.

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Rochelle Booysen returns home after 16 years, baby in arms, stirring up buried betrayals in Johannesburg's Paradys Park. Viewers can't get enough of the cliffhangers pulling them deeper into the Booysen and Malgas families' turmoil.

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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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Hundreds of residents in Sporong fled their homes due to terrorizing activities by heavily armed zama-zamas, including robberies, killings, and rapes. A resident made an emotional public plea for written guarantees of safety before returning.

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