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Bear allegedly kills 58-year old man in Japan

A 58-year-old man, Yasuhiro Kobayashi, has been killed in a suspected bear attack in Japan.Kobayashi, a construction worker, was found in a forest in Nagano Prefecture on Friday afternoon with severe wounds on...

TikTok admits to granting US govt a ‘kill switch’

TikTok revealed that it proposed granting the US government the authority to shut down its platform in 2022, aiming to address lawmakers' worries about data protection and national security.This disclosure comes as TikTok...

Hajj pilgrims: Over a thousand people reported dead in Saudi due to extreme heat

Over 1,000 pilgrims have lost their lives during this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 51.8C in Mecca recently.Approximately 1.8 million Muslims participated in this extensive, largely outdoor pilgrimage,...

Putin cautions South Korea against supplying of arms to Ukraine in war against Russia

Vladimir Putin has cautioned South Korea against supplying arms to Ukraine, labeling such a move as "a big mistake."This warning follows Seoul's consideration of arming Ukraine in response to the newly formed Russia-North...

I swear I will be faithful; I will obey – Ramaphosa’s pledge at inauguration for second term

South Africa has entered a "new era," announced President Cyril Ramaphosa as he was inaugurated for his second full term.Despite the African National Congress (ANC) not achieving a parliamentary majority in last month's...

500,000 immigrant spouses to be granted legal status – Biden announces

President Joe Biden has introduced a new policy aimed at shielding hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation, according to officials in his administration.Immigration has emerged as a significant challenge...

Putin to make a ‘friendly state visit’ to North Korea for first time in 24 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to make his first visit to North Korea in 24 years on Tuesday. During this trip, he will hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in...

Mpox more predominant in men than in women in South Africa – Officials

South Africa has recorded its second death linked to the (Monkey POx) Mpox outbreak, health officials reported on Wednesday.The viral disease, primarily affecting men, has prompted authorities to expand their efforts to trace...

Trump makes first visit to Capitol Hill since Jan 6 disturbance

Donald Trump made his first visit to Capitol Hill since the riot by his supporters at Congress three years ago, meeting with Republicans as he prepares for the upcoming presidential election in November.During the...

US journalist Gershkovich charged for espionage, set to stand trial soon

American journalist Evan Gershkovich will face trial in Russia on espionage charges, according to Russian prosecutors.The Wall Street Journal reporter is accused of collecting "secret information" from a Russian tank factory for the...

Elon Musk surprisingly withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk has made a surprising request to a California court, asking to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.The lawsuit accused them of straying from the original mission...

3 Americans implicated in a coup attempt in Congo go on trial before a military court

Three Americans accused of involvement in last month's coup attempt, along with dozens of other defendants, appeared before a military court on Friday in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo.They were seated on plastic...

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from emergency govt

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the emergency government, indicating growing rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza strategy post-conflict.At a press conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Mr. Gantz announced...

Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delays in aid, commends Ukraine’s military efforts

United States President Joe Biden has apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for previous delays in Washington’s aid to Kyiv, emphasizing that the US will continue to support Ukraine.The two leaders met on...

102 WW2 veteran dies during trip to D-Day event

World War Two (WW2) US Navy veteran, Robert "Al" Persichitti from Rochester, New York, passed away while en route to France for an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a veteran...

Nigeria first lady gives clarity on her alleged ‘nakedness’ remarks about Meghan’s dressing

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has clarified her recent remarks that were misconstrued as a critique of Meghan Markle’s wardrobe during her visit to the nation.At the invitation of the Chief of...

Lebanese troops open fire on assailant firing at US embassy

Lebanese soldiers have apprehended a man who opened fire on the US embassy in Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's military.Local media reported that the assailant, identified only as a Syrian national, engaged in...

King Charles banknotes released, currently in use

Although new banknotes with King Charles III's picture on them are currently in circulation, it might take some time before they are commonly found in wallets and purses.When demand rises, fresh Bank of England notes...

World awaits the White House’s comprehensive immigration decree

President Joe Biden is poised to issue a comprehensive new executive order from the White House targeting the influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border, possibly as soon as Tuesday.According to CBS, the...

Heatwaves in India claim over 50 lives in three days

Over the past three days, more than 50 people have died in India as an intense heatwave continues to affect parts of the country.In Uttar Pradesh alone, approximately 33 people, including polling officials...

Michelle Obama’s mother passes on

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama, Marian Robinson, mother of former passed away at the age of 86.Her family announced that Robinson died "peacefully" on Friday morning.Robinson was a familiar presence at the...

Iran president dies with foreign minister, others in helicopter crash – State TV

Iran State TV reports that smoke was seen coming from President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter.Reuters, citing an Iranian official, also reported that the helicopter was "completely burned" in the crash."President Raisi’s helicopter was completely...

LGBTQ+ declared mental sickness in Peru

Peru has officially classifies transgender, nonbinary, intersex people as ‘mentally ill’.The decision has sparked widespread criticism within the country. Previously, lawmakers had prohibited any mention of gender equality in school textbooks.This has had...

I have cancer – Princess of Wales, Catherine confirms

On Friday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, disclosed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in the early stages.In a video statement shared on social media, Kate, as she...

US climate envoy John Kerry to step down

Sources reveal that US climate envoy John Kerry is set to resign from his position to focus on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, according to officials briefed on the matter.The former senator and secretary...

Russia bars anti-war candidate from contesting against Putin 

A former TV journalist who had declared her intention to challenge President Vladimir Putin in Russia's upcoming spring election has been disqualified from standing.Independent politician Yekaterina Duntsova, aspiring to run on a platform aimed...

Ukraine moves Christmas from Jan 7 to Dec 25

Ukraine has decided to move its Christmas celebration from January 7 to December 25. This move, seen as a departure from a historical association with Russia, reflects a deliberate choice by Ukraine to align...

This American Police Woman reportedly had multiple sexual relationships with fellow officers

In a scandal that rocked the community of La Vergne, Tennessee, 27-year-old Maegan Hall, a former police officer, faced serious allegations of engaging in intimate relationships with multiple colleagues around eight months ago.The...

23-year-old Woman With Visual Impairment Becomes First Blind Lawyer in UK

Jessika Inaba, a 23-year-old woman from Camden, North London, has become the first-ever blind lawyer of African descent in the United Kingdom. She has overcome obstacles and made history through her determination and resilience....

BREAKING:Israel under attack as Gaza border seized by Palestinian terrorists

Israel, a nation in the Middle East, has officially declared a state of war in response to the largest attack initiated by Palestinian fighters. Furthermore, reports indicate that these Palestinian fighters have successfully seized...

King Charles receives standing ovation after urging Ukraine to win war against Russia

King Charles got a big round of applause for his speech to the French Senate. In his speech, he urged Ukraine to win the war against Russia's horrible invasion. The speech talked about the...

Morocco faces criticism for delayed earthquake response

Morocco is facing criticism for the delayed official response to Friday's devastating earthquake, which has tragically claimed the lives of over 2,800 people.The hardest-hit regions, located in the remote areas of the Atlas...

Georgia case involving Donald Trump to be livestreamed

A judge has ruled that the court proceedings involving former US President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in their Georgia election fraud case will be televised.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee also announced...

Wagner fighters threaten Putin over ‘death’ of commander Prigozhin in a plane accident

Wagner soldiers have made a scary warning to Vladimir Putin soon after their boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was said to have died in a plane accident in Russia. The Wagner leader who was 62 years...

Three aged people killed by Russian bombardment – officials

Reports from Ukrainian authorities state that three individuals perished as a consequence of Russian artillery shelling in close proximity to the city of Lyman, located in eastern Ukraine. Two other people were injured in...

China’s Xi unexpectedly opted out significant BRICS event

Chinese pioneer Xi Jinping on Tuesday suddenly skipped a trade gathering of the BRICS financial gather in South Africa, sending his commerce serve instep to provide a red hot discourse in his title that...

Former minister of Nigeria Diezani Alison-Madueke accused of bribery in UK

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former oil minister of Nigeria, has been accused of bribery in the UK.She may have taken money in exchange for signing multi-million dollar oil and gas contracts.She played a significant role in...

Trump claims he will be detained in Georgia on Thursday

Donald Trump wants to go to court in Georgia to deal with accusations of interfering in the election. He will do this on Thursday. A judge in Atlanta has decided that the former president...

Former Thailand PM jailed after return from exile

Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile.But many believe he has struck a deal that will keep him from serving more than a...

Fukushima wastewater to be released into the sea by Japan as early as Thursday

Japan is going to start putting treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean soon, on Thursday. This was announced by officials on Tuesday. People have been worried and many nearby countries have also...

850 people still unaccounted for following Maui fires – mayor claims

Around 850 people are currently unaccounted for following the destructive wildfires in Maui, according to County Mayor Richard Bissen. More than 1,200 people who were reported missing have been found and are safe, according...

UK nurse to receive prison term for killing seven babies

Following her conviction last week for the murder of seven newborns and the attempted murder of another six at the UK hospital where she worked, a British nurse is scheduled to be sentenced on...

Guatemala’s presidential election won by anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo

In a race clouded by worries of a democratic backslide, anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo of the left-leaning Movimiento Semilla party appears to have won Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday. He defeated former first lady...

At least 10 people killed in Malaysia as plane crashes onto motorway

A charter plane crashed onto a motorway north of Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, killing at least 10 passengers.According to a statement from the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority, the plane, which was carrying six passengers...

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy accusations

In response to allegations that two men desecrated the Quran, authorities allege that thousands of Muslims in a Pakistani city have burned down at least four churches and vandalised the homes of Christians.Residents of...

11 people, including newborn babies killed in a bomb blast in Dominican

In an explosion that occurred on Monday in the Dominican Republic's small town of San Cristóbal, at least 11 people died.Ten adults and a four-month-old baby's remains have been recognised, according to officials, but...

US warns China’s defence minister against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan at meeting with Russia

Speaking at a security conference in Russia on Tuesday, China's defence minister Li Shangfu indirectly poked fun at the US by cautioning against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan.According to state-run news...

Second politician from Ecuador assassinated in less than a week

Ecuador has experienced the assassination of a local party leader, making two politicians in a week.At his residence in the northern Esmeraldas province, Pedro Briones was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding assailants.Only five days had...

More than 50 people killed in northern India’s collapsed temple

Local authorities report that over 50 persons died on Monday in the Himachal Pradesh state of northern India as a result of heavy rainfall and landslides.At least nine of those slain were among those...

At least 33 soldiers killed in an IS vehicle assault in Syria

The so-called Islamic State group (IS) carried out an attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 33 soldiers who supported Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.Two army trucks were ambushed overnight on Thursday in...

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