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Snooker Fans Express Outrage Over Denied Refunds at World Championship
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Snooker Fans Express Outrage Over Denied Refunds at World Championship

May 5, 2025

Snooker Fans Left Fuming Over Refund Refusals at World ChampionshipThere are few things more infuriating to a devoted sports fan than feeling shortchanged at a marquee event. This year’s World...

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Zhao Xintong Dominates Opening Session of World Snooker Championship Final
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Zhao Xintong Dominates Opening Session of World Snooker Championship Final

May 5, 2025

Zhao Xintong’s Commanding Start: A New Era in SnookerThere are moments in sport that feel like the passing of a torch, and the opening session of the 2025 World Snooker...

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Mark Williams Becomes Oldest World Snooker Championship Finalist
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Mark Williams Becomes Oldest World Snooker Championship Finalist

May 5, 2025

Mark Williams: Defying Age and Expectations at the CrucibleThere are few names in the world of snooker as enduring and respected as Mark Williams. At the age of 50, the...

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Zhao Xintong Stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan to Reach World Snooker Championship Final
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Zhao Xintong Stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan to Reach World Snooker Championship Final

May 5, 2025

Zhao Xintong’s Seminal Triumph Over Ronnie O'SullivanEvery so often, the world of snooker is rocked by a performance so audacious it demands a rewriting of the sport’s narrative. The 2025...

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Sacrifice and Faith: Eid al-Adha (Tabaski) Among the Fulani and Hausa Peoples
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Sacrifice and Faith: Eid al-Adha (Tabaski) Among the Fulani and Hausa Peoples

May 4, 2025

Eid al-Adha, known as Tabaski in West Africa, stands as one of the most significant religious events in the Muslim calendar. Commemorating the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to...

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D. Williams Was Stunned By What He Discovered
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D. Williams Was Stunned By What He Discovered

May 4, 2025

D. Williams: The Relentless Pursuit of TruthD. Williams, a 50-year-old journalist from New York City, was never a man to shy away from the uncomfortable. His career, spanning over three...

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Children of Light: Ramadan and Schools in Zanzibar
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Children of Light: Ramadan and Schools in Zanzibar

May 3, 2025

In the island of Zanzibar (Tanzania), Ramadan has a significant impact on the educational rhythm. Schools adjust their schedules to accommodate children and teachers who are fasting. This piece explores...

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R. Martinez Was. He Was Surprised and...
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R. Martinez Was. He Was Surprised and...

May 3, 2025

The Unexpected Spark: R. Martinez’s Life Before the DiscoveryR. Martinez was not the kind of man who typically drew attention to himself. At 40 years old, he had already built...

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400,000 Palestinians Displaced: Israel Renews Offensive in Southern Gaza
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400,000 Palestinians Displaced: Israel Renews Offensive in Southern Gaza

May 2, 2025

400,000 Palestinians Displaced: Israel Renews Offensive in Southern GazaIn the shadow of relentless artillery fire and airstrikes, a staggering humanitarian crisis is unfolding in southern Gaza. Over 400,000 Palestinians have...

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The Festival of the New Fire: Cultural Transitions Among the Dogon People
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The Festival of the New Fire: Cultural Transitions Among the Dogon People

May 2, 2025

Dogon Cosmology: Foundations Woven in the StarsThe Dogon people, living in the Bandiagara Escarpment region of Mali, are internationally renowned for their extraordinary cosmological systems which interlink myth, astronomy, and...

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K. Johansson’s Unbelievable Discovery: The Forgotten Masterpiece That Changed Everything
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K. Johansson’s Unbelievable Discovery: The Forgotten Masterpiece That Changed Everything

May 2, 2025

The Quiet Life of K. JohanssonK. Johansson’s life had always been painted in soft, muted colors. At twenty-eight, she was a dedicated art teacher in one of Stockholm’s bustling high...

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Deadly clashes in Syria's Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest
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Deadly clashes in Syria's Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest

May 1, 2025

The Druze Community in Syria: A History of ResilienceThe Druze community in Syria has long stood apart as a distinctive religious and cultural group. Their faith, an offshoot of Islam...

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Reed Dance: The Interplay of Tradition and Modernity in Eswatini
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Reed Dance: The Interplay of Tradition and Modernity in Eswatini

May 1, 2025

Umhlanga Reed Dance: A Cultural Pillar of Eswatini The Umhlanga Reed Dance is an annual cultural event held in Eswatini, where thousands of unmarried girls and young women gather to participate...

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Ramadan Under the Baobab: Fasting Traditions in the Rural Heartlands of Burkina Faso
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Ramadan Under the Baobab: Fasting Traditions in the Rural Heartlands of Burkina Faso

May 1, 2025

Between Faith and Earth: Ramadan Begins in Rural Burkina FasoIn early March 2025, as the first crescent of the Islamic month of Ramadan is sighted, a familiar hush descends across...

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A. Smith Was Shocked: The Safe That Changed Everything
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A. Smith Was Shocked: The Safe That Changed Everything

May 1, 2025

The Safe That No One Dared to OpenOn a gray, drizzly morning in London, A. Smith, a 34-year-old financial analyst, stared at the heavy iron safe that had sat untouched...

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Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 50,000: Civilians, Medical Workers, and Journalists Among the Dead
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Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 50,000: Civilians, Medical Workers, and Journalists Among the Dead

May 1, 2025

Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 50,000: The Unfolding Human CatastropheIn the heart of the Gaza Strip, a tragedy of unprecedented scale has unfolded. Since October 2023, more than 50,000 Palestinians...

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Fête du Vodoun: When Spirits Come Alive in Benin
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Fête du Vodoun: When Spirits Come Alive in Benin

April 30, 2025

Fête du Vodoun: Celebrating Benin's Spiritual Heritage Every year on January 10th, the West African nation of Benin comes alive with the vibrant and deeply spiritual celebration known as Fête du...

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Sufi Rhythms and Spiritual Ecstasy: Maulud in Senegal
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Sufi Rhythms and Spiritual Ecstasy: Maulud in Senegal

April 30, 2025

The Resonance of Maulud in Senegal’s Sufi LandscapeOn the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal, Muslims across the world commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. In Senegal, this day—called Maulud...

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When Islam Meets Tradition: Festive Syncretism in Chad and Sudan
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When Islam Meets Tradition: Festive Syncretism in Chad and Sudan

April 30, 2025

In the sun-baked plains and lush river valleys of Chad and Sudan, faith is not only a system of beliefs but a living, breathing part of everyday life, intricately woven...

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M. Anderson Was There. He Found Something Strange and Could Not Believe It
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M. Anderson Was There. He Found Something Strange and Could Not Believe It

April 30, 2025

A Day That Began Like Any OtherM. Petrov was not a man given to flights of fancy. At forty-five, he had spent more than half his life trudging through the...

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