Former First Lady Maryam Abacha, others storm Abuja as Tallen celebrates birthday
The event, which ended with a dinner at Tallen’s residence, began with a Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Garki.
A year after Syria’s deadly earthquake, orphaned children adjust to the loss bit by bit
Aya al-Sudani will mark her first birthday on Tuesday.
‘First time I saw it, I cried’: Eiffel Tower moves tourists 100 years after Gustave Eiffel’s death
One hundred years after the death of engineer and entrepreneur Gustave Eiffel, his main creation – Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower – continues to dazzle visitors, remaining the most powerful and distinctive…
Man City watch on in disbelief as fresh FFP charges spark anger
Nottingham Forest and Everton have both been charged with failing profitability and sustainability rules, sparking anger over who the rules protect
Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Devotees of St. Brigid plan to celebrate her Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities come about a millennium after her remains were removed from the town of Kildare, where she founded a prestigious abbey and inspired a host of colorful, miracle-filled legends.
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face Hamas
DUBAI: Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader who was killed in Iran, was the tough-talking face of the Palestinian group’s international diplomacy as war r...
Japan quake toll hits 30 as rescuers race to find survivors
At least 30 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, with rescue teams struggling to reach isolated areas where buildings had been toppled and roads wrecked.
Communities of color say they are still battling Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight 6 decades later
Washington Union High School senior Emiliano Aranda, an 18-year-old who hopes to go into medicine, mentioned the similarities between the Black and Latino communities in an award-winning essay he penned for the 40th celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Israelis Brace for Potential Attack by Iran
Israelis braced for a potential attack by Iran as they headed into the weekend, amid threats by Iranian leaders to retaliate against Israel.
City of Birmingham Schedules “Pride Where I Reside” Cleanup Day for August 3
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Induced apathy killing Nigerians softly and slowly, By Akpandem James
Nigerians would rather bemoan how things have degenerated in the country, but very few seem to take stock of their own responsibility.
Russia's Free Grain Falls Short of Significantly Fighting Hunger in Africa
The claim that Russia's 200,000 tons of grain would significantly contribute to fighting hunger in Africa is misleading because of the scope of the hunger problem and because Moscow has worsened the problem by backing out of the Black Sea grain deal.
Dad-of-two fell to death from cliff after eating wild mushrooms making him 'delirious'
A Scottish cyclist, who sadly fell from a cliff in Ventimiglia, Italy, after consuming wild mushrooms during a trip from Dundee to India, has been tragically found dead
Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Devotees of St. Brigid in Ireland plan to celebrate Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland — about a millennium after her remains were removed from her hometown of Kildare.
Taylor Swift Fan at Brazil Concert Died of Heat Exhaustion
A forensics report revealed that Ana Clara Benevides, the Taylor Swift fan who died at a Rio concert, died of heat exhaustion.
BBC star's family's cause of deaths revealed as crossbow 'killer' yet to be questioned
The three women were attacked in their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Mum Carol was stabbed and Hannah and Louise were shot with a crossbow
Black bear hit and killed while trying to eat pancakes by roadside in tragic photo
The Appalachian Bear Rescue organisation urged people not to throw their unwanted food away while driving as it could attract other curious animals to their death
Patients at overwhelmed Gaza hospital are often 'dying or doomed to die'
Emergency medical personnel who volunteered to work at the European hospital near Khan Younis tell FRANCE 24 of the dire conditions at one of Gaza’s last functioning medical facilities, where overwhelmed…
Elephants remember their human keepers after more than a decade
They say an elephant never forgets, and according to this new study, that's not far from the truth.
Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s government has acknowledged that at least two well-known Mayan ruin sites are unreachable by visitors due to a toxic mix of cartel violence and land disputes.
Gazans uprooted by war and grieving their losses share somber iftar meal in tents
‘Ramadan this year is pain, loss: people who should have been at table with us have gone’
Angelina Jolie 'by son's side' in hospital as shock details emerge about crash
Angelina Jolie is comforting her son, Pax, 20, in hospital, who witnesses say almost died when he came off his e-bike in a horrifying crash this week in Los Angeles
Nearly 140 people on cruise ship Queen Victoria sickened with gastrointestinal illness
The cause of the illness is not known.
As missile hits Kyiv apartment, survivors lose a lifetime’s possessions in seconds
KYIV, Ukraine—With trembling hands and labored breath, Serhii Slobodiannyk meticulously searched his fire-damaged apartment, seeking to salvage any of his family’s treasured belongings following a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. “Everything I had worked for over 30 years was destroyed in less than a second,” says Slobodiannyk, still dressed in…
Moment 12-year-old girl gives list of demands to Mayor over Barton House
Bristol City Council has clarified that it will help Barton House residents who don't want to return to the evacuated tower block, but they won't be given priority to be rehoused.
Grilled eel leaves one dead, 140 sick in Japan
Tokyo-based restaurant Isesada, which operates a stand inside the Keikyu department store in Yokohama, was responsible for cooking and directly selling the eel products.
Bristol's 'wonky' bridge is still making people feel sea sick all these years later
One shopper said she can only cross it with her eyes shut, clinging on to her kids for support
EuroMillions winner Jane Park breaks silence after ex Marc Webley killed during party
Jane Park's ex Marc Webley was shot dead on New Year's Eve, just before midnight, outside the Anchor Inn near Trinity, Edinburgh, which has left the woman "absolutely devastated"
Prisoners are celebrating birthdays OUTSIDE their jail and it's causing misery
Exclusive: the loved ones of inmates are regularly setting off pyrotechnics close to the prison wall, say residents
Agra Shocker: Businessman Suffers Serious Injuries After Road Accident, People Loot Money Instead of Helping Him; Video Surfaces
In a shocking incident, a businessman, who was involved in an accident in Agra, was left to suffer without any help. As he battled for his life, onlookers took advantage of the situation and looted him. 📰 Agra Shocker: Businessman Suffers Serious Injuries After Road Accident, People Loot Money Instead of Helping Him; Video Surfaces.
Kate Garraway in 'strange bubble of grief' after Derek Draper's heartbreaking death, says Ben Shephard
Kate's husband Derek sadly passed away last week.
Three more little blue penguins die after suspected dog attacks in Wellington
Three more little blue penguins or kororā have been found dead due to suspected dog attacks.
Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba delivered eight babies on boxing day
Eight babies were delivered at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba. They were delivered on December 26, 2023, marked as Boxing Day. The Senior Midwifery Officer on duty at the maternity ward of the hospital, Ms Gloria Dickson told the Ghana News Agency that five of the babies were males. She said the facility did not record any delivery on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25. According to her, of the total deliveries recorded, three of the babies went through cesarean sessions. She said the babies were made up of two females and a male including a twin, while the rest were normal deliveries. She said the mothers and their babies were still on admission and doing well.
Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts
Mexico is acknowledging that at least two well-known Mayan ruin sites are unreachable by visitors due to cartel violence or land disputes.
Parents pay tribute to 'happy, bubbly' 12-year-old who died after suffering severe headaches at Haggerston Castle
Today an inquest at Newcastle Coroner's Court concluded that Gemma died "due to the effects of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
Plane crash in western Russia - what we know so far
Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange. Here's a summary of what we know so far.
Grilled eel leaves one dead, 140 sick in Japan
TOKYO: Grilled eel, a popular summer delicacy in Japan, is behind a department store food poisoning incident that has left more than 140 people sick a...
Woman suffering sleepless nights after drain spills over and floods her property
Janis Last, 64, of Anlaby, Hull, has been left feeling depressed and hopeless after floodwaters caused a drain to spill over and submerge her garden, garage and summerhouse following Storm Henk
“Some People Bullied Her”: Makinde Narrates Daughter’s Experience At NYSC Camp in Lagos
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has shared the experience of how his daughter was bullied at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Lagos
'Stockton is not my favourite person': Mum who lost half her family in Titan sub implosion reveals anger over tragedy
A mother who lost half of her family in the OceanGate Titan sub implosion has revealed her anger over the tragic incident, saying she still does not understand what happened.
Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Devotees of St. Brigid plan to celebrate her Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities come about a millennium after her remains were removed from the town of Kildare, where she founded a prestigious abbey and inspired a host of colorful, miracle-filled legends.
Circus horror as two child acrobats fall 12ft days after bear attack
Horror footage captured the two children swinging from a thick rope before the boy, 15, lost his grip. A separate video saw a large bear leaping onto its handler before ripping his shirt to pieces.
LATAM flight 800 'just dropped' in mid-flight, injuring dozens—what happened, and how to keep yourself safe
On Monday, LATAM Airlines flight 800 from Sydney to Auckland experienced what officials are describing as a "technical fault" that meant the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner "just dropped" without any warning.
Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s government has acknowledged that at least two well-known Mayan ruin sites are unreachable by visitors because of a toxic mix of cartel violence and land disputes.
Weather: Chilly nights ahead for many as mercury plunges to 4C
Time to dig the winter pyjamas out, with overnight temperatures set to get unseasonably cold.
Max Azzarello struggled with depression before self-immolation outside Trump trial as friends mourn ‘brilliant’ conspiracy theorist: ‘Almost too smart’
Azzarello was considered an elite online chess player with a peak rating of over 2000 points which put him in the 96th percentile of online chess players, Carleton said.
Video shows pod of more than 40 false killer whales stranded at Taylor's Bay near Māhia
The whales were seen thrashing around in the shallows.
Tragedy as dad, 47, dies after battling horrifying rare condition which makes people see snow
Ian Price, 47, had been suffering from the neurological condition known as Visual Snow Syndrome
Woman's vicious £60k revenge on her ex-fiancé after he broke off their wedding
'She has made me feel worthless'
36 days at sea: How these castaways survived hallucinations, thirst and desperation
Too often migrants disappear without a trace and witnesses.
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