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CRISTIANO RONALDO MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FOOTBALLER TO BECOME A BILLIONAIRE

Football figure Cristiano Ronaldo has smashed records once again, this time becoming the first player to achieve billionaire status with a reported net worth of £1.04 billion. This hefty figure includes his earnings throughout his 23 year long career, brand deals and sponsorships. The star has been partnered with Nike for over a decade, reportedly earning £13 million a year.

GERMANY GREENLIGHTS CANNABIS LEGALISATION: A NEW CHAPTER IN DRUG POLICY

Germany's parliament has passed a controversial law legalising personal cannabis use, allowing adults to purchase up to 25 grams per day. The measure, part of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's social reform agenda, garnered 407 votes in favour and 226 against during Friday's session.
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GREECE BECOMES FIRST ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN COUNTRY TO LEGALISE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Greece has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first country with a Christian Orthodox majority to legalize same-sex marriage. The historic decision, passed with a 176-76 majority vote in parliament on Thursday, extends the legal rights of same-sex couples, permitting them to adopt children as well.
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UK GOVERNMENT SET TO PAY INFLUENCERS TO URGE MIGRANTS NOT TO CROSS THE CHANNEL

Influencers on TikTok are to be paid by the British government to urge migrants not to cross the Channel in small boats.
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NIGERIAN PASTOR THEO O. EBONYI ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TAKING £740K FROM HIS FOLLOWERS

Nigerian pastor Theo O. Ebonyi has been arrested for allegedly defrauding followers out of £740k. Although he was released on bail last year, this information has only just been made public. The pastor strongly denies the allegations, calling them "fake news" spread by blogs.
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KING CHARLES III DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer after a prostate check revealed an illness that the palace has confirmed is not prostate cancer. However, the unfortunate condition was discovered during the King’s recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. 
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SAUDI ARABIA ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE ALCOHOL SHOP FOR DIPLOMATS IN RIYADH

For the first time in 72 years, Saudi Arabia is set to open a shop exclusively selling alcohol to non-Muslim expatriates, catering primarily to diplomatic staff. The shop will be located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter west of the city centre
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HARRY AND MEGHAN MAKE SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT BOB MARLEY MOVIE PREMIERE IN JAMAICA

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to the movie premiere of Bob Marley
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BRITS MAY BE SUMMONED TO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES IF UK GOES TO WAR WITH RUSSIA

Brits may be summoned for service if the UK decides to wage war on Russia due to the insufficient size of the armed forces.
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RISHI SUNAK ANNOUNCES £2.5 BILLION MILITARY AID PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE DURING KYIV VISIT

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his first visit of the year to Kyiv and pledged 2.5 billion and continued British backing for the country.
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