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I have nothing against European people – Seun Kuti sets record straight | Pulse Nigeria

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Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has clarified that contrary to what some may believe, he is simply against European colonialism, not European people themselves. In a post made to Instagram on January 13, 2025, the singer posted a picture containing one of his quotes emphasising the need for a fairer world. The quote read, “I’m against European colonisation and …

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Germany’s consumer climate still low, DAX eyes fifth straight drop

Germany's consumer climate still low, DAX eyes fifth straight drop

Germany’s GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose slightly, but despite beating expectations, sentiment remains fragile amid high inflation and job insecurity. The DAX fell 0.9%, marking its fifth loss, as European markets slid on hawkish Fed signals. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s consumer climate remains entrenched in pessimism, with the January GfK Consumer Confidence Index showing only a minimal improvement. The leading indicator for …

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Wolves sack manager Gary O?Neil after four straight EPL defeats

Wolves sack manager Gary O?Neil after four straight EPL defeats

Gary O’Neil has reportedly been dismissed as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers following a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats. The decision comes after Wolves suffered a 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town on Saturday, leaving the club second from bottom with just nine points from 16 matches.   Emotions ran high after the Ipswich defeat, with Rayan Ait-Nouri …

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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month

The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda. ADVERTISEMENT The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in October, following a contraction of the same scale in September, said the Office for National Statistics on Friday. The figures mark the first back-to-back fall since March and April 2020, when the UK entered its first COVID-19 …

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Erste Bank Open: Briton Jack Draper reaches Vienna final in straight sets

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British number one Jack Draper reached the Erste Bank Open final by beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in Vienna. Seventh seed Draper broke the serve of sixth seed Musetti five times to beat his fellow 22-year-old 6-2 6-4 and reach his first ATP 500 final. Draper has won one ATP 250 title – the Stuttgart Open in June. …

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