But the plans sparked a dispute with the Oba of Benin, the traditional ruler, who argued that the items were stolen from his ancestors and should be returned to his family.
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Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Successive Iranian rulers believed that dams, deep wells, and inter-basin transfers could outsmart geography and climate.
Patrick Mahomes and the reigning AFC champion Chiefs look more vulnerable than in years past and are just 2-2 entering Monday night’s game against the Jaguars.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Cleveland named Dillon Gabriel the starter for the game, benching veteran Super Bowl champion Joe Flacco.
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