Pop star Liam Payne had multiple drugs, including crack cocaine and methamphetamine, in his system when he tragically fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to initial toxicology reports cited by U.S. media on Monday. The 31-year-old British singer and former One Direction member died last week after falling from a … Read more
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested in West Palm Beach, Florida, and faces sex trafficking-related charges alongside two associates, in a case led by federal prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. According to a spokesperson for the Eastern District, the other defendants are identified … Read more
Donald Trump is narrowly leading Kamala Harris among Arab Americans as the race for the U.S. presidency enters its final stages, according to a new poll. This development indicates that the ongoing conflict in Gaza is affecting Democratic support among a voter demographic that holds significant sway in a key battleground state. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Mercedes-Benz inaugurated a new electric vehicle battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim, Germany, on Monday, marking what the company’s CEO, Ola Källenius, called a “key milestone” in advancing the sustainability of the automotive industry. Located in the southwest of the country, the facility will have the capacity to recycle 2,500 tonnes of battery material annually, which … Read more
Fethullah Gulen, the influential Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, has died at the age of 83, according to confirmation from Turkey’s foreign minister. Gulen, who had lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, reportedly passed away in a Pennsylvania hospital, as reported by Turkish media. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
United States presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Sunday rallying supporters in crucial battleground states, just over two weeks ahead of Election Day. Former Republican President Trump focused his efforts in Pennsylvania, while Democratic Vice President Harris campaigned in Georgia. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
The US is investigating the leak of classified documents outlining its assessment of Israel’s plans for a potential strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed. The documents, reportedly shared online last week, contain satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets in response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he will give away $1 million a day to a registered voter in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, leading up to the November US presidential election. The daily winner will be randomly selected from those who sign a pro-constitution petition organized by AmericaPAC, a campaign group Musk created to … Read more
Donald Trump has claimed that if he returns to the White House, China would not dare to challenge him because President Xi Jinping knows he is “crazy.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, Trump stated that if re-elected, he would impose heavy tariffs on China if it attempted to blockade Taiwan. … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on several houses and a multi-storey residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Saturday resulted in dozens of casualties, according to local doctors and officials, with rescue efforts still ongoing. The Hamas media office reported that at least 73 people were killed in the strike. While no official casualty count had … Read more
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed at least 33 people, including 21 women, in a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities. Israel has yet to comment on the attack in Jabalia, a camp that has been under siege for weeks. Although the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sparked hopes for a … Read more
Russia has cautioned Israel against even contemplating strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a statement from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, reported by the state news agency TASS on Thursday. Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel on October 1, speculation has arisen that Israel might carry out its long-standing threats to target Iran’s nuclear … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to police reports. Authorities confirmed they found Payne’s body after responding to an emergency call in the upscale Palermo district on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh killed Mayor Ahmad Kheil and at least five others, with several more wounded. The strike hit the city’s municipal building during a daily crisis management meeting on Wednesday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his highly anticipated “victory plan” to Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, calling for national unity during a critical period leading up to the November 5 presidential election in the United States, Ukraine’s key ally. With Russian forces advancing in the east and the prospect of a harsh winter with power shortages, Zelensky … Read more
A Moscow court in Russia has fined Telegram Messenger four million rubles (41,400 U.S. dollars) for refusing to delete information banned in Russia, the court press service said. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests Rock PDP Secretariat as INEC Halts … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is now facing six new sexual abuse lawsuits, including one alleging the assault of a minor. The civil suits were filed just a month after Combs was criminally charged in connection with what prosecutors call a long-term scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
Lilly Ledbetter, the pioneering advocate whose fight for equal pay led to a landmark U.S. law bearing her name, has died at the age of 86. According to CBS, the BBC’s U.S. news partner, Ledbetter passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family and loved ones. “Our mother lived an extraordinary life,” her family … Read more