George Clooney shares heartbreaking news of sister’s death
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George Clooney shares heartbreaking news of sister’s death

The star's sibling died on Friday, December 19, following a battle with cancerGeorge Clooney shared the heartbreaking news of his sister's death. Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler passed away at the age of 65. The star's sibling died on Friday, December 19, following a battle with cancer, according toPEOPLE. Clooney confirmed his sister's death to the outlet on Saturday, calling her his 'hero' and reflecting on her bravery. 'My sister, Ada, was my hero. She faced down cancer with courage and humor. I've never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly.' Zeidler had 'died peacefully' while 'surrounded by the people she loved' on December 19 'at St. Elizabeth Healthcare' located...
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Neglected Tropical Diseases: an urgent challenge for Angola’s health and development
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Neglected Tropical Diseases: an urgent challenge for Angola’s health and development

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Neglected Tropical Diseases Officer in Angola World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (NTD), marked every year on January 30, is an opportunity to reflect on a public health problem that continues to affect millions of people around the world and thousands of Angolans, especially in the most vulnerable communities. NTDs encompass a range of preventable and treatable diseases, many of which can be eliminated or eradicated. Despite global progress, these diseases continue to place a significant burden on health systems and the socioeconomic development of affected countries. In 2024, approximately 1.4 billion people worldwide required interventions against NTDs, a significant reduction of 36% compared to 2010. By early 2026, 58 countries had eliminated at least one NTD, demonstrating that elimination is possible with consistent investment and effective leadership. However, this progress is under threat....
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Electoral Act: This Is Just a Warning — Isaac Fayose Speaks During Protest at NASS
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Electoral Act: This Is Just a Warning — Isaac Fayose Speaks During Protest at NASS

Businessman Isaac Fayose has described Monday’s protest at the National Assembly complex as only the beginning of a larger movement. Politics Nigeria reports that a cross-section of Nigerians converged on the National Assembly on Monday morning to demand that electronic transmission of election results be made compulsory. Despite several clarifications by the Senate following reports that it rejected electronic transmission of results, the protesters insist that lawmakers must be clear by explicitly inserting the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” in the proposed legislation. Senate announced earlier that it would hold an emergency plenary session on Tuesday to address the concerns raised. Speaking to journalists at the protest ground, Fayose said the decision reached at the emergency sitting would determine whether the protest would continue. He said, “We all know what happens in a collation room. A collation room is a room...
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