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- 1Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable▼Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable | Cape Argus - newspaper
Sudanese families returning to Khartoum are finding the capital barely habitable, according to a Cape Argus report. Years of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces have destroyed homes, water and power networks, leaving neighborhoods in ruins and basic services unavailable. Those coming back face ruined infrastructure, scarce jobs and continuing insecurity despite the army's recapture of parts of the city.
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The A27 at the Southwick tunnel in West Sussex has reopened after hours of closure that caused severe traffic disruption. Drivers faced long delays while the tunnel was shut, with congestion building across the surrounding road network. The Argus reported the tunnel's reopening, ending the chaos for commuters in the Brighton and Worthing area.
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A mother and daughter in the UK have been jailed for their roles in a £13 million cash-smuggling operation that moved money to Dubai. The case, reported by the Telegraph and Argus, has drawn attention for the scale of the scheme and the sentences handed down, prompting wider discussion about money smuggling routes from Britain to the Gulf.
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Neco Williams is being tipped as the only Wales player good enough to break into England's squad, according to a report from South Wales Argus. The claim about the Liverpool-born full-back has sparked debate among fans on both sides of the border ahead of upcoming internationals, with many questioning whether the judgement is fair to the rest of the Wales squad.
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Lee Enterprises has acquired the Argus Leader, the daily newspaper of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as part of a four-newspaper transaction. The deal adds the publication to Lee's large portfolio of regional US papers and continues the industry pattern of consolidation among local newspaper chains. Further financial details of the transaction have not been reported.
- 6Wesleyan biologist explains bugs, plants and food webs▼Office Hours: Singer on Bugs, and Plants, and Food Webs. Oh My!
The Wesleyan Argus is running an 'Office Hours' feature with a Wesleyan University professor who talks through the roles of insects, plants and food webs in ecosystems. The interview-style piece breaks down how these organisms depend on one another, offering students and readers an accessible look at basic ecology and the interconnectedness of food chains.
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A wildfire is burning outside Ocean Isle Beach, a coastal community in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Local outlet Goldsboro News-Argus reported the blaze, which is drawing attention from residents in the area. Details on the size of the fire, structures threatened, or evacuation status have not yet been released, and authorities are expected to provide updates as conditions develop.
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The Laingsburg and Middlebury United Methodist churches are set to merge into a single congregation, according to a local report from the Argus-Press. The announcement matters to members of both rural Michigan communities, as mergers typically affect worship schedules, leadership and church programs. Details about the timeline and reasons for the consolidation were not provided in the initial report.
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Goldsboro has installed new art sculptures in its downtown area, according to the Goldsboro News-Argus. The additions are part of the city's effort to refresh public spaces and give visitors and residents more to see downtown. Details about the artists, funding, or exact locations of the sculptures were not immediately provided in the report.