A climate finance agreement reached at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan has drawn sharp criticism from activists and representatives of poorer nations, despite being hailed by Western leaders as a milestone. The deal, finalized after more than 30 hours of extended negotiations, commits richer nations to raising their climate funding contributions to $300 billion annually...
A Dublin jury has ruled against Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a civil case, ordering him to pay €248,000 (£206,000) in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in December 2018. The incident reportedly took place in a Dublin hotel, where Ms. Hand claimed McGregor assaulted her.
In a groundbreaking achievement, 12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi, a Nigerian-American pupil at Commodore McDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, has secured a monumental $11.5 million grant to scale her innovative air filtration system. This inspiring story highlights the power of youth innovation and the critical role science plays in safeguarding public health.
In a harrowing case unfolding in the southern French city of Avignon, Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and orchestrating her abuse by dozens of other men, is giving testimony in court. The trial, involving 50 defendants, has gripped the nation, shedding light on the devastating impact of...
Rafael Nadal, one of the most celebrated athletes in tennis history, has officially retired from professional tennis after his final match at the Davis Cup in Spain. With 22 Grand Slam titles to his name and a career spanning two decades, Nadal leaves behind an unparalleled legacy defined by determination, humility, and excellence both on...
Norway’s royal family is facing intense public scrutiny after the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was arrested in Oslo on Monday on suspicion of rape. The accusations have sent shockwaves through the nation, as the monarchy, often seen as a symbol of stability, is now embroiled in a criminal investigation that threatens to tarnish...
The world continues to mourn the loss of Liam Payne, the talented musician and former member of the global phenomenon One Direction. His funeral is set to take place on Wednesday in the Home Counties of south-east England, marking a somber moment for his family, friends, and fans around the globe. Payne, who rose to fame...
Wales is facing a homelessness crisis, with the number of people living in temporary accommodation reaching unprecedented levels. In 2023-24, 6,447 households—an 18% increase from the previous year—are residing in temporary setups like bed and breakfasts. Behind these statistics are real stories of resilience and struggle, like that of *Charmaine Denton, whose journey highlights the...
Renowned Nigerian disk jockey and music star *Florence Otedola, popularly known as *DJ Cuppy, recently delighted fans with a candid and humorous post on her social media. Sharing a picture of herself doing laundry, she captioned it: “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.” The phrase “wife material” is often...
HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe, is at the center of controversy as former inmate *Beatrice Auty, 28, speaks out about alleged sexual harassment and corruption during her incarceration. Auty, who served over a year behind bars for her role in a *£104m money laundering scheme, has made serious allegations against prison officers,...
