#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Beloved feline Skabenga celebrates 18th birthday at The Oyster Box

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Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Friday morning...

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Israel's Minister of Defense said he has ordered the "complete siege" of Gaza, cutting off electricity, food, fuel and water to the enclave.

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The Con-Court has confirmed convicted killer Oscar Pistorius had served half of his sentence by 21 March this year. This means he has been eligible for parole for more than six months.

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Cricket could be in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 after organisers recommended it to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.Twenty20 cricket will be put forward for approval to the IOC for a vote next week.. 

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It came to light that Dr Matthew Lani, a TikTok doctor who dispenses medical advice and medical content to his over 280,000 followers, didn't actually go to Wits University 😮

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Skabenga, a Tabby cat that has been a permanent resident at The Oyster Box, celebrated his 18th birthday in style. It’s so cute!

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