An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison following a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while both were on vacation with their families. The case has brought renewed scrutiny to the strict laws governing personal relationships in the UAE and the potential pitfalls for...
The tragic case of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl subjected to unimaginable abuse and ultimately murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle, has left the nation in shock and sorrow. After enduring over two years of relentless cruelty, Sara’s body was discovered in her home in Woking, Surrey, last year, bearing dozens of injuries, including...
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has formally contested his extradition to New York during a tense court appearance in Pennsylvania. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was arrested on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer recognized him and notified staff. As Mangione entered the courtroom, he was...
A call to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK has sparked debate in Parliament, with Conservative MP Richard Holden introducing the proposal to protect public health. Citing evidence that children born to first cousins are at higher risk of birth defects, Holden argued for legislative action during a speech under the 10-minute rule process. “This is...
TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app with over 170 million users in the U.S., is facing a potential nationwide ban. The platform, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under intense scrutiny amid fears that it could pose a national security risk. Recent legal developments have intensified the pressure on TikTok, leaving its future in...
In a shocking development, hip-hop icon Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit accusing him and fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by an unnamed plaintiff, the suit alleges the assault occurred at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest...
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Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked...
In a surprising revelation at the Wall Street Journal's Tech Live event, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos shared a behind-the-scenes story about how the hit series Nobody Wants This almost didn’t land on the streaming giant’s platform. According to Sarandos, the showrunners had shopped the project around to multiple networks, only to be passed over time...
In an exclusive interview with WSJ Magazine, Apple CEO Tim Cook reflected on a pivotal moment in his career: the day Steve Jobs personally recruited him to join Apple. It’s a story that not only shaped Cook’s path but also played a major role in defining the future of one of the most influential companies...
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, former President Donald Trump is once again leaning into what he considers one of his strongest suits—his economic record. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, though not officially at the helm, finds herself defending President Joe Biden's economic track record, a challenge as Americans continue to favor Trump...
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian football sensation, once again made headlines as he continued his remarkable journey with Galatasaray. Fresh off a hamstring injury, Osimhen delivered a stunning goal in the Turkish Super Lig clash against Antalyaspor, further solidifying his place as one of the standout players in the league. In the 78th minute, Osimhen replaced Mauro...
Fans of Blood Sisters can finally rejoice as EbonyLife Media’s Mo Abudu has confirmed that Season 2 of the hit series is officially in the works! After the massive success of the first season on Netflix, the team is preparing for even more drama, suspense, and excitement. Taking to social media, Mo Abudu expressed her enthusiasm...
In a high-profile lawsuit, Blade Runner 2049 production company Alcon Entertainment has taken legal action against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros Discovery, accusing them of unauthorized use of the film’s imagery. The lawsuit centers around the October 10 launch event for Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, during which promotional visuals resembling those from Blade Runner 2049...
A recent change on X (formerly known as Twitter) has stirred up a heated debate about user privacy and safety on social media. The platform introduced a new feature that allows users to view posts from accounts that have blocked them, a move the company claims is meant to promote "transparency." However, many users and...
