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Ronaldo Retires From Portugal, Hands Over No. 7 After 23 Years

By Samuel Akpan After more than 20 years of wearing Portugal’s colors, Cristiano Ronaldo is hanging up his international boots. The 41-year-old superstar...

Democrats Seize Full US Congress in Midterm Rout of Trump

By Samuel Akpan Democrats swept both chambers of the US Congress in a midterm landslide on Tuesday, handing them power to stall President...

US Fatal Crash Involving Self-Driving Car Leaves 71-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead

A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a self-driving vehicle while attempting to cross a California freeway, according to a report...

French President Macron Slams Violent Rioting Amid Cost-of-Living Demonstrations

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned widespread violence and looting that erupted during nationwide protests over rising living costs, describing the scenes as...

White House Press Secretary Quits After Tumultuous Week

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s tenure ended on Friday after under a week on the job following multiple communications stumbles. The swift...

UN Scribe Slams Africa’s Non- Representation on Security Council, Says It’s unjust and indefensible

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday, called for Security Council reform, saying that the continued absence of permanent African representation on the body...

Trump Tells UN: Iran Faces Deal or Swift Annihilation

By Samuel Akpan US President Donald Trump told the United Nations on Tuesday he faces a stark choice – strike a deal that...

Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico Over ‘Fake News’, Announces ‘Permanent’ US Security Control of Greenland

US President Donald Trump has announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House while simultaneously declaring a new...

Trump’s proposed $5,000 cheques requires congressional approval, says US House of Reps Speaker

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has said that President Donald Trump’s proposal to distribute $5,000 “Trump Dividend” cheques to adult Americans...

From Crime TV Host to Death Row: Egyptian Presenter Sarah Khalifa Convicted in Drug Case

By Persecondnews She built a public profile investigating crime and security on Egyptian television. Now, 39-year-old Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death...

Just In: Tanzania’s First Gentleman Passes Away at 76, President, Citizens Mourn

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Tanzanian First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, passed away at 76 on Monday morning following...

Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Into Vehicle in Miami, Leaving 5 Dead, 5 Injured

At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway after it landed Sunday at Miami International Airport, crashed...

US Uncovers Massive Asylum Scam: 420 Foreign Officials Enter on Diplomatic Visas, Refuse to Return Home

The United States has ordered its embassies worldwide to intensify scrutiny of diplomatic and official visa applications following the discovery that hundreds of...

US Honours Music Icon Dolly Parton with Week of American Flags at Half-Staff  

Following the passing on of Country music icon Dolly Parton at the age of 80, US government has ordered the lowering of American...

US Court Blocks Trump’s Visa Suspension for Nigeria, 74 Countries

A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including...

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...