A senior Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed on Tuesday in a bomb attack outside his apartment building in Moscow. The bomb, hidden in a scooter, detonated as Kirillov left for his office, also killing his assistant. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, will not join the Royal Family for their traditional Christmas gathering at Sandringham. Instead, he is expected to remain in Windsor on Christmas Day to avoid becoming a distraction. Royal insiders say the prince is likely to “honourably withdraw” from Christmas events, including the family’s public church service, which … Read more
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake initially hit 37 kilometres (22.9 miles) from the capital at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew as the social media company battles efforts to have the app banned in the United States. Trump was scheduled to meet Chew at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday, according to CBS News, citing sources familiar with the meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
A New York judge has upheld Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, rejecting the president-elect’s argument that the case should be dismissed following a landmark immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. In July, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken in their official capacity while in office. … Read more
A student opened fire at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, leaving six people injured and causing the deaths of a teacher and a teenage student. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes identified the shooter on Monday night as a 15-year-old female student from Abundant Life Christian School. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Victoria Thomas Bowen, avoided jail after admitting to throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, during the general election campaign on June 4. The incident occurred in Clacton as Farage left a pub. Bowen was sentenced to a 13-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, meaning she won’t go … Read more
Twelve people, including 11 foreigners and one Georgian national, have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Gudauri, Georgia, police have confirmed. The victims were discovered in a sleeping area above an Indian restaurant at Gudauri, the country’s largest and highest ski resort. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has initiated trial proceedings to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law and sparking nationwide political turmoil. Yoon’s impeachment was approved by MPs last Saturday, following mass protests demanding his resignation. The court has six months to decide whether to remove Yoon from … Read more
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, continuing a rally that has seen its price climb over 50% since Donald Trump’s victory in the 5 November election. The world’s leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $106,000 (£83,890) before settling around $104,500 during Monday morning trading in Asia. Analysts attribute the surge to optimism over the incoming Trump … Read more
Zakir Hussain, a maestro of Indian classical music who transcended genres to bring the tabla to global prominence, passed away on Sunday at the age of 73. The legendary musician died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition, at a San Francisco hospital, his family announced in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members aboard were severely damaged in the Black Sea during a storm, resulting in an oil spill, Russian authorities have reported. Footage released by Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office shows one tanker, reportedly split in half and sinking, with oil streaks visible on the water’s surface. The other … Read more
The commander of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk military group has been replaced following Russian advances in the region, a military official confirmed on Saturday. General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy will now lead the operational and tactical group, taking over from General Oleksandr Lutsenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
Five people have been killed in shootings in northern France, including near a migrant camp, and a 22-year-old man has surrendered to police, according to French media reports. Four of the victims—two security guards and two migrants—were shot dead along the Loon-Plage coastline near Dunkirk, security sources told French outlets. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of global fashion chain Mango, tragically passed away on Saturday in an accident while exploring caves near Barcelona. The 71-year-old reportedly fell 150 meters into a ravine while hiking in the Montserrat mountains, a region known for its challenging cave systems. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
ABC News has reached a $15 million (£12 million) settlement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit stemming from false statements made by its anchor, George Stephanopoulos. During a 10 March interview on This Week, Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape” in a civil case, a misstatement of the … Read more
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi successfully underwent emergency hip replacement surgery on Saturday after sustaining injuries during a visit to Luxembourg. Her spokesperson, Ian Krager, confirmed she is recovering well. Pelosi, 84, was injured while descending marble stairs during a bipartisan congressional visit to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. … Read more
At least five people have died, 40 are reported missing, and 39 have been rescued after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, according to Greece’s coastguard. The boat capsized shortly after midnight on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving vessels and aircraft. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
At least three people were killed and dozens injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Thailand’s northern Tak province late Friday night. The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time in Umphang district, where the annual festival was underway. Two suspects have been detained, … Read more
Jay-Z’s lawyer has called for the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing him and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, citing inconsistencies in her allegations. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims the two musicians drugged and assaulted her at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more