ECG maintenance: Full list of areas affected July 6-7
ECG has announced maintenance affecting parts of the Ashanti, Central, and Accra West regions on July 6-7. Check if your area will lose power.
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A Ghanaian man has been shot dead in South Africa amid xenophobic protests targeting foreign nationals, the Ghana High Commission has confirmed.
TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7m child accounts in Indonesia
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Herald editor Larry Dogbey jailed 7 days for contempt of court
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UK plans to criminalise conversion therapy, up to 5 years in jail
The British government has published a draft bill that would criminalise therapies aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales.
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Trump says he will soon decide on a possible deal to extend the Iran ceasefire, but Tehran disputes key parts of his account.
Trump seeks $87.6B from Congress, most for Iran war
The Trump administration has requested $87.6 billion from Congress, most of it for the Iran war, a request already facing pushback from some lawmakers.
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Neymar to miss Brazil's World Cup match with Haiti
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Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final group game but still qualified for the World Cup Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Broos tells critics to 'shut up' after Mexico loss
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics of his tactics after the team's 2-0 loss to Mexico, ahead of Thursday's World Cup clash with the Czech Republic.
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Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw with a resolute defensive display at the World Cup, moving the Black Stars closer to the Round of 32.
GJA vows to defend press freedom after Dogbey jailed
The Ghana Journalists Association has vowed to defend press freedom after Herald editor Larry Dogbey was jailed for contempt over a Kevin Okyere case publication.
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Iran rejects US claim of control over unfrozen assets
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