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 surprising turn of events,...
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest...
Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked...
Joker: Folie à Deux has taken a dramatic plunge at the North American box office, dropping a staggering 80% from its debut weekend earnings of $40 million to just $7.1 million. This significant fall marks a record collapse for a comic-book movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The highly anticipated Joker sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and...
In a chilling case that has left the Essex community reeling, Virginia McCullough, 36, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of her parents, John McCullough, 70, and Mrs. McCullough, 71. The court heard that Virginia poisoned both of her parents and, in an attempt to conceal her crimes, lived in their...
SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration with a groundbreaking achievement in rocket technology. On Sunday, the company, founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched a large rocket booster and then returned it to its Texas launch site, where it was caught mid-air by two giant mechanical arms. This remarkable feat occurred during the...
Excitement is brewing in Nollywood as To Love And Protect, the latest film starring the power couple Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, has been officially selected for screening at the prestigious London International Pan African Film Festival (London PAFF). This selection is a major accomplishment, underscoring the global relevance of Nigerian cinema and the talents...
In a historic moment for South Korean literature, author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The 53-year-old novelist, already celebrated internationally for her profound and unsettling works, now stands among the literary giants recognized with the world's most prestigious literary accolade. Han Kang is no stranger to global acclaim. She first gained...
In an emotional revelation, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, now 38, has announced that he will retire after the Davis Cup next month, bringing an illustrious career spanning nearly 20 years to a close. This announcement marks the end of an era, not just for tennis but for the global sports community, where Nadal’s influence and...
The world has lost a towering figure in business and philanthropy. Ratan Tata , the legendary Indian industrialist, passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind an indelible legacy. Known for his leadership of Tata Group and his profound contributions to industry, society, and innovation, Tata’s passing marks the end of an era for...
