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Breaking: Andy Burnham is new UK Prime Minister

A new era began on Monday as Andy Burnham officially became Prime Minister, sealing his appointment during a formal audience with King Charles...

Spain Clinch Dramatic 2026 World Cup Title with Torres Extra-Time Goal

By Samuel Akpan In a pulsating encounter at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging...

Breaking: Senegalese Leader Faye Takes Over as ECOWAS Chairman

In a major transition for the sub-region, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken the helm as the new ECOWAS Chairman. Faye was...

Ebola Outbreak: Oxford Launches Human Trials for New Vaccine as DR Congo Crisis Deepens

By Maryanne Awuya A new experimental vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been approved for human trials in the United Kingdom,...

Outraged Egypt Demands FIFA Expel Referees Over Controversial Argentina Climax

By Samuel Akpan The Egyptian Football Federation has urged FIFA to investigate and expel the refereeing officials who oversaw their controversial 3-2 elimination...

Mid-Air Scare: Passenger Tries to Open Cabin Door, Arrested

A suspected terror struck an Indianapolis-bound flight on Tuesday when a passenger attempted to force open the cabin door shortly after takeoff, forcing...

Two Deaths Mar Mexico’s Historic World Cup Win Celebrations

By Samuel Akpan Tragedy struck Mexico City on Wednesday as two people died during massive street celebrations after the national team recorded its...

BREAKING: Nigerian nun Sister Leticia Ugboaja has been released from ICE custody after the intervention of U.S. members of Congress.

The Catholic sister was arrested by ICE while on her way to church, but swift congressional action secured her release.

Ramaphosa supports right to protest on June 30, issues ‘strict warning against violence’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed public concerns regarding illegal immigration but issued a “strict warning against violence, intimidation, and vigilantism” ahead...

Elon Musk Loses $350bln as SpaceX Shares Tumble

By Samuel Akpan Elon Musk has seen his net worth plunge by an estimated $350 billion in just one week, falling to around...

Ebola infections exceed 1,000 cases, 254 deaths in DR Congo as outbreak worsens

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, raising concerns among health authorities as violence and mass...

China regains world’s fastest supercomputer title with homegrown machine

By Maryanne Awuya China has reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest supercomputer after its newly developed system – LineShine – topped the...

US to Deport Nigerian Ayodeji Ajayi Over Visa Overstay, Criminal Record

By Samuel Akpan US immigration officials have revealed plans to deport Nigerian national Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, who has been accused of overstaying a...

Trump Places Iranian Sanctions Relief in US Escrow for American Supplies

President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that any Iranian funds unfrozen via sanctions relief would enter a US-controlled escrow account for buying American...

Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, saying every decision he made in office was driven by a desire to...

UK PM Starmer Facing Immediate Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is on the verge of resigning today in a move that would send shockwaves through British politics....