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Sierra Leone Police Inaugurate Cutting-Edge Forensic Lab to Strengthen National Anti-Crime Efforts

July 4, 2026
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Hastings, 2nd July 2026 – Sierra Leone’s capacity to counter transnational organized crime received a substantial upgrade on Thursday, as Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu officially opened a modern TOCU Forensic Laboratory in Hastings. Relocated from Connaught Hospital to its new Hastings premises, the high-tech facility is tailored to bolster scientific probing into illicit drug networks…

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China Tests Latest Research, Development Feats on Space Station

July 4, 2026
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The Chinese Academy of Sciences has released the latest batch of orbital test results for the Qingzhou experimental spacecraft launched on March 30. TV BRICS reported via Science and Technology Daily that the spacecraft was developed under the leadership of the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The test data revealed breakthrough progress in three…

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UAE Launches Passenger Rail Network to Connect Emirates

July 4, 2026
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A national passenger rail network has come into operation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). TV BRICS, via Emirates News Agency, reported that the first journey departed from the emirate of Fujairah to the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The arrival of the first train from Fujairah station at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi was marked by…

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Messi’s Argentina Escape Fearless Cape Verde in Extra-time Epic

July 4, 2026
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Argentina overcame a spirited challenge from tournament surprise package Cape Verde to secure a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after an enthralling knockout clash. Lionel Scaloni’s side looked set for a comfortable evening when captain Lionel Messi broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, latching onto an exquisite lofted…

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Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Now Largest on Record as Cases Top 1,400 – WHO

July 4, 2026
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has become the largest ever recorded, with more than 1,400 confirmed cases and more than 400 deaths across affected areas. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, said this on Friday during an online media conference on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Mr…

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