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Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.

A l’occasion de la sortie de leur nouvel album, « Carnaval de Luz », pour lequel ils ont entrepris une tournée de promotion aux Etats-Unis, le chanteur et le guitariste du groupe ont accordé une interview à distance.

Seit 50 Jahren gibt es U2, eine der letzten großen Rockbands der Welt. Hier sprechen Frontmann Bono und Gitarrist The Edge über ihren Erfolg, ihre liebsten Lovesongs und ihre Hymne auf die spanische Sängerin Rosalía.

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Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe North, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has announced N75m in monthly healthcare support, a N100m education fund and monthly stipends for 1,000 women and… Read More: https://punchng.com/dankwambo-pledges-n75m-monthly-support-for-gombe-hospitals/

Writer-director Shana Feste ('Country Strong') dives into Nashville’s sleazy underbelly in a mystery built on dark secrets, also starring Garrett Hedlund and country singer Carter Faith.

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his comm...

A senior Green MP says Pasifika voters have rewarded those with a track record of dealing with their issues.

CEO Matthew Pavlich fronted the media after Victoria Police said no charges would be laid on any Swans player.

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his comm...

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in basic education, focusing on pupils’ all-round development beyond acade Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pledges-sustained-investment-in-pupils-all-round-development/

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged graduates to use their knowledge for national development and not abandon the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/cjn-urges-graduates-to-use-knowledge-for-nigerias-development/

The PDP governorship candidate in Kwara State, Bolakale Kawu, has unveiled a ₦100bn security trust fund to tackle crime if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-pdp-gov-candidate-pledges-%e2%82%a6100bn-security-fund-if-elected/

Trains would run at least every 10 minutes until 7pm every day under the Carroll government’s plan to maximise the benefits of the Metro Tunnel.

Voters have delivered their verdicts on which party they think is best to manage hospitals and health services, the education system and housing.

President Bola Tinubu has assured Edo State of continued federal support in roads, healthcare, and other sectors as Governor Monday Okpebholo marks two yea Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-pledges-more-projects-as-okpebholo-marks-two-years/

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service on sec Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-pledges-stronger-police-immigration-collaboration-on-security/

Congress member Jamie Raskin says he will launch sweeping probe of president and allies but warns party to avoid impeachment ‘distraction’

PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

HONG KONG — Megaspeed, the tech company at the center of the Chinese spy scandal that engulfed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, said Thursday it will cooperate with the U.S. government’s investigations into the matter.

MELAKA, Nov 12 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to repeal the state legislation allowing the appointment of seve...

The Lagos State Government has called for a structured transfer of institutional knowledge from retiring public servants to younger officers to preserve ex Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-seeks-knowledge-transfer-as-civil-servants-retire/

The government has vowed to accelerate investment, aiming to increase public investment by a further 1–2 percentage points while promoting private investment to grow by an additional 5–6 percentage points over the next four years.

Congress member Jamie Raskin says he will launch sweeping probe of president and allies but warns party to avoid impeachment ‘distraction’

The NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged to unite Nigeria, end insecurity, and create massive employment if elected in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-pledges-to-unite-nigeria-end-insecurity-unemployment/

Len Ikitau is set to saddle up again with his old midfield partner Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii against Scotland, and it could get spicy.

Labor is promising a $420 million boost to Victoria's regional rail services while attacking the Liberal leader's commitment to each a cash surplus by 2032.

The Rivers State government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting STEM education as a tool for developing human capital and preparing youths for the f Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-pledges-support-for-stem-education/

<p>Retailer’s management to seek two-week extension of legal protection from creditors in high court</p><p>MPs have accused the owner of Poundland of extracting millions of pounds from the budget retailer when it was on a “knife-edge” as it seeks extra time to secure a rescue deal.</p><p>The management of Poundland, which employs 12,000 people and operates 6

Who won the Booker Prize in 2026? And what is the "Booker bounce"? Do our quiz to find out.

The Federal Government has secured over $65m in pledges from private firms to support efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-secures-65m-pledges-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths/

It was an evenly played game which is positive for Montreal as they establish themselves in the upper echelon. The final 2-1 Minnesota in overtime.

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Citing continuity, the defense minister, who is a potential rival, said he would support the prime minister's reelection as LDP president next year.

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has pledged to contribute US$20 million t...

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Wednesday to cr...

Lagos market leaders have pledged to mobilise traders for bloc voting in support of President Bola Tinubu and APC governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-market-leaders-pledge-bloc-votes-for-apc-candidates/

Paul George scored 36 in his return to Philadelphia, overshadowing the clash between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in a Celtics rout.

Australia’s former batting coach Graeme Hick said he was not aware of the team’s use of sandpaper until footage emerged of Cameron Bancroft on the big screen eight years ago.

Columbus police on Tuesday released a report of their preliminary investigation into the alleged hazing incident at Ohio State University's chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

The ASX is in the red, while Commonwealth Bank shares rise on higher quarterly profit. Wall Street hit the brakes as higher-than-expected inflation looks to have cemented a December rate hike. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Usman Khawaja’s new book alleges more than the three players suspended for ball tampering had knowledge of the plan in South Africa in 2018

The Bengals have added edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie in a trade with the Eagles, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 &mdash; Three men who pleaded guilty to a charge of gang robbery armed with scissors will know the...

<p>Fast bowler Mitchell Starc denied on Tuesday any prior knowledge of Australia’s plot to tamper with the ball during the 2018 tour of South Africa, as Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg ruled out another investigation into ‘Sandpapergate’.</p> <p>Starc is the first of Australia’s bowlers to respond to Usman Khawaja’s assertions in his autobiography and

Nagaland University researchers say the 50-item achievement test is designed to improve teaching practices for children with learning needs

Mr. Saifullah said Kashmir was reduced to a Union Territory (UT) brazenly on August 5, 2019

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Nvid...

The Lagos State Government has pledged to support 203 youths with start-up capital and market access after they completed vocational training. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pledges-start-up-support-for-203-youths/

At this point, reading through the latest splashy pledge to use AI for the good of the environment feels like downing a nonalcoholic beer. Admittedly, I'm suspicious from the onset. How can this be good? But I love beer and our planet enough to give it a whirl - and hey, why not try a […]

Hobart City Council's newly elected councillors have been formally sworn in. New Lord Mayor Charles Wooley says he wants to be a "people's mayor".

Der Eufy C30 Edge kombiniert eine kompakte Station mit ausfahrbarem Wischmopp und Matter. Bei Kabeln und eingetrockneten Flecken zeigt er Schwächen.

Hasina, whose 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, has vowed to return in December to Bangladesh, where she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on protesters.