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Chuck Norris, martial arts champion and actor, has died at 86 after a sudden passing. He rose from a military background to become a global film and television star. His legacy includes martial arts achievements, acting success, and lasting cultural influence.
Iran executed 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi after protests against the regime. Human rights activists say the act is part of a broader crackdown targeting athletes. Calls have been made for international sports bodies to take stronger action against Iran.
An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent has led to 15 cases and two deaths. Authorities have linked some infections to a nightclub and are offering antibiotics. The public is urged to seek treatment quickly and watch for symptoms.
Polish authorities dismantled a criminal network selling fake university documents to illegal migrants. Over 100 foreign nationals were found working without permits and face deportation. Six suspects have been arrested, with investigations continuing into the scheme.
South Africa has declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires at its embassy in Pretoria, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours. The decision was announced on...
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has announced significant sanctions against the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de...
Tesla shareholders have approved a record-breaking pay package for chief executive Elon Musk, potentially worth nearly $1 trillion (£760 billion), during the company’s annual general meeting held in...
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has declared Tanzania’s 2025 general election as falling short of regional democratic standards, describing it as marred by intimidation, censorship,...
Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal has been diagnosed with a chronic groin condition that doctors reportedly say has no cure. The 18-year-old, who has already established himself as one of the...
Barcelona and Spain’s young football sensation Lamine Yamal is reportedly suffering from a chronic groin condition that could affect the rest of his playing career. According to Spanish outlet Sport,...
King Charles III has officially stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal title and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Buckingham Palace...
The Westbury community has been left in shock and mourning after two teenagers were fatally shot and five others injured in a suspected gang-related shooting on Tuesday afternoon. According to...
Dozens of heads of state, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, signed a ceasefire and peace declaration aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza during a summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday. The...
Hamas has handed over the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages held in Gaza, marking what U.S. President Donald Trump described as “the historic dawn of a new Middle East.” The handover took place as...
Netflix has lost $15.1 billion in market value after a wave of subscription cancellations triggered by Elon Musk’s public call to boycott the streaming platform. The controversy centers on Netflix’s...
A self-styled African “tribe” living in a Scottish forest has been evicted from their camp in the Borders after footage of their removal was livestreamed online. Three members of the group known as...
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia after being convicted of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual...
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has been found dead at the foot of a hotel in Paris, French prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday. Mthethwa, 58, was discovered...
Migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society in order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced. Speaking at the...
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is mourning the death of Father Mathew Eya, who was killed on Sept. 19 while returning to his parish of St. Charles in Eha-Ndiagu, Enugu State. His death comes amid a...
The UK government has announced proposals to make a digital identity (ID) scheme compulsory for all adults in the Britain, as part of its efforts to combat illegal immigration, Sky News reports....
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering a proposal to abolish some visa fees for top global talent, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The plan, still under discussion, is being...
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have formally recognised a Palestinian state, a move that drew a swift and angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. The coordinated decision...
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia on Sunday announced the formal recognition of the State of Palestine, joining a wave of countries preparing similar declarations in what is seen as a major...
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation requiring highly-skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas to pay a $100,000 annual fee, a sharp increase from the current $215. He also introduced...
A Zambian court sentenced two men to two years in prison after convicting them of attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. Leonard Phiri of Zambia and Jasten Mabulesse...
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has struck down a law that prevented men from assuming their wives’ surnames after marriage, ruling that the legal ban served no legitimate government...
Israel carried out an unprecedented attack in Qatar on Tuesday, targeting Hamas leadership in what could threaten peace talks and heighten tensions across the region. Qatari officials confirmed the...
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs spent nearly R80 million during the 2024/2025 financial year on the deportation of illegal immigrants, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber revealed in a...
A Brazilian billionaire has reportedly left his entire fortune to football star Neymar, despite claims the two never met. According to Brazilian news outlet RIC, the will was signed in Porto Alegre...
Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer celebrated worldwide as “King Giorgio,” has died at the age of 91, his fashion house announced on Thursday. The billionaire designer passed away...
KAMPALA – Gospel musician Musabyimana Gloriose, popularly known as Gogo, has died in Uganda at the age of 36. Her death occurred in Kampala and was confirmed on the morning of September 4, 2025. The...
Nigeria’s federal government will introduce a 5 per cent tax on petrol consumption starting in January 2026. Under the new regulation, for every ₦10,000 spent on petrol, consumers will owe an...
Zambian lawyer Naomie Pilula is standing firm in her self-confidence after receiving thousands of mean comments on a selfie she posted online. Despite the harsh reactions, she says she is unbothered...
A court in Equatorial Guinea has sentenced senior government official Baltasar Ebang Engonga to eight years in prison for embezzlement, bringing an end to a high-profile case that combined financial...
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun enforcing stricter compliance among social media influencers, calling on them to declare all income—including sponsored posts, brand partnerships,...
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called for the removal of visa requirements between South Africa and Nigeria, saying the two countries should strengthen ties through unity...
The Trump administration is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for possible violations of immigration rules, raising the prospect of widespread visa revocations or...
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards reportedly carried a special “poop suitcase” to collect his faecal waste during his summit with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska , according to...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug 15 (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face-to-face in Alaska on Friday in a summit aimed at exploring the possibility of a...
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a R150 000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Jabulani Thabang Moyo, who is wanted in connection with the killing of two police...
A South African court has ruled that the Zambian government may repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and accord him a state funeral, despite opposition from his family, the Pretoria...
Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal — A 44-year-old man from Machibini village is reeling from emotional shock and public embarrassment after discovering that the baby he believed he had fathered and mourned...
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The...
The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) has introduced a new series of high-security immigration stamps aimed at curbing passport fraud and strengthening border controls. The updated...
Storm Floris Disrupts All London Train Services as Weather Warnings Escalate All train services from London to the north of the UK have been severely disrupted after Storm Floris brought strong winds...
