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Francisca AK, a travel enthusiast, is travelling around the world looking for a man to marry her. In a trending TikTok video, Netizens reacted, with some expressing interest and serenading her with sweet words. The 25-year-old said she would not end the year without a woman based abroad.
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1 year ago Read more at Tuko.co.ke

A U.N. report suggests that pastoralism may be part of global emissions problem. About 1.5 million Afar tribespeople migrate across an area larger than Ireland. They increasingly face persistent drought and rising temperatures.
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1 year ago Read more at The Christian Science Monitor

Mondragón Corporation is the largest industrial co-op in the world. It has 1,645 outlets across Spain. In addition to food, the chain has profitable sidelines in white goods, insurance and holiday bookings.
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1 year ago Read more at The Guardian

O'Sullivan clinched the final two frames to put himself on the verge of victory and a meeting with either Barry Hawkins or Ryan Day in the second round. The match will conclude on Thursday, with the second and final session getting under way at 13:00 UK time. A fizzing opener paved the way for a lightning century break in little over six minutes before a brilliant final red with the rest helped him finish 142.
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1 year ago Read more at Eurosport COM

South Africa won their fourth Rugby World Cup title in 2023. South Africa defeated France, England and New Zealand in knockout matches. Dan Biggar believes Springboks' mantra of giving South Africa 'hope' played a role in their one-point playoff victories.
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1 year ago Read more at planetrugby.com

Lisa Pisano, 54, from New Jersey, became the first woman to receive a genetically-modified pig kidney when she "took a chance' In a world first, she allowed doctors at NYU Langone Transplant Institute to implant a mechanical pump to keep her heart beating and then a few days later to transplant.
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1 year ago Read more at Sky News

The Crucible has become a huge part of the sport, with its tight, cramped setting providing a unique atmosphere and the venue regarded as the home of snooker. Hearn said his preference was to keep the world championship in Sheffield, but the venue had to be improved. “I’ll stay here while we’re wanted,” he said.
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1 year ago Read more at BBC.com

The World Snooker Championship returns to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield from Saturday, April 20 to Monday, May 6 as the best of the best fight for the top prize. This year’s edition is already providing drama with defending champion Luca Brecel suffering a shock first-round deciding frame defeat to David Gilbert. Ronnie O’Sullivan remains the one to watch as he searches for a record eighth world title.
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1 year ago Read more at Paddy Power News

O'Sullivan 0-1 Jones (61-8) Chance for Higgins of a long red, but he can't sink the object ball. Wilson 9-1 Dale (80*-0) Wilson 8-1 Lisowski (26*-2) Wilson 8-4 Williams (25-1) Wilson 7-1 Page (66*-1) Wilson 7-4 Williams (16-0) Wilson 9-3 Dale (7-1) Lisowksi is now a frame away from the second round. Ding
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In some cities, the cold weather is so extreme it could reach -40 Fahrenheit (-40 degrees Celcius). Residents of Canada's capital take advantage of the cold temperatures by trekking the 93 miles of trails in the Greenbelt area around Ottawa. Vladivostok, Russia In eastern Russia near the border of China, you will find the city of Novosibirsk with an average air temperature of around -13 degrees Celsius.
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