On Sunday, January 25, 2026, armed gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in the city of Salamanca, located in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12 others. The shooting occurred shortly after an amateur soccer match concluded on a community pitch, according to local officials. Attack timing: […]

Turkish giants lock horns with Premier League clubs in bid to sign Super Eagles star in January transfer window Turkish Super Lig heavyweight Trabzonspor and other Turkish clubs have opened serious talks with Italian Serie A side Lazio over the potential transfer of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the current January transfer window. The […]

Venezuela’s Acting President Says She Has “Had Enough” of U.S. Orders Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez publicly rebuked the United States on Sunday, saying she has “had enough” of Washington’s orders as she attempts to unify the country following the recent U.S. capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez made the remarks in a defiant […]

EU Launches Investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Over Explicit ContentThe European Union has launched a substantial investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, integrated into the X social media platform, following global outrage over the bot’s ability to generate sexually explicit images including those reportedly depicting children, raising concerns about illegal content, user safety, […]

Sam Darnold delivered a standout performance to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game, punching Seattle’s ticket to Super Bowl LX where they will face the New England Patriots in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2014 Super Bowl clash Sam Darnold, the Seahawks’ […]

China Probes Top General Zhang Youxia Over Alleged Nuclear Leaks to U.S., Bribery ChargesHeadline: China has placed its most senior serving military officer, General Zhang Youxia, under investigation over explosive allegations including leaking sensitive nuclear weapons data to the United States and accepting bribes, marking one of the most striking probes of a top People’s […]

‘I Didn’t Think It Was a Scam’ Worker Trapped in Cambodia Fraud Network Speaks Out A man known as Dex says he didn’t see himself as a scammer when he first travelled to Cambodia he thought he had taken a harmless messaging job for a stock-investment group, only to discover later it was part of […]

Ferry Sinks in Southern Philippines Dozens Dead, Hundreds Rescued A passenger ferry with over 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, and rescuers have pulled at least 316 people to safety while 15 bodies have been recovered, officials said. The tragedy occurred just after midnight local time when […]

Trilateral Peace Talks in Abu DhabiHeadline: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States made progress in two days of historic trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, but the road to a peace agreement remains uncertain. Zelensky said the conversations were “constructive”, focusing on possible parameters for ending […]

GOLD HITS HISTORIC HIGHGold prices have risen above $5,000 (about £3,659) per ounce for the first time ever, marking a new all-time peak in global commodity markets. The precious metal continued its historic rally, climbing above $5,080 with prices briefly exceeding $5,100 as investors sought safety amid ongoing global economic and political uncertainty. 1) Safe-Haven […]

Two Palestinian Boys Killed by Israeli Fire in GazaTwo young Palestinian boys were killed by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning while they were collecting firewood to help their families cope with harsh winter conditions, according to their relatives and hospital officials. The boys were Mohammad and Suleiman Al Zawaraa, cousins who […]

Saudi Arabia Pushes Mineral Sector Growth to Reduce Oil Dependence, Expand Geopolitical InfluenceRiyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is aggressively expanding its mineral and mining industry as part of long-term economic reforms aimed at reducing reliance on oil revenues and increasing the kingdom’s global economic and geopolitical influence. The effort adds a new strategic dimension to […]

Horror Epic Sinners Makes Oscars History With 16 NominationsLos Angeles, California The supernatural horror film Sinners has shattered Academy Awards records by earning 16 nominations for the 98th Oscars, more than any film in the history of the Academy Awards. The announcement was made Thursday as the Academy revealed the full slate of nominees ahead […]

selects 5 best goals from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in MoroccoConfederation of African Football (CAF) has released a highlight compilation of the 5 best goals scored at the just-concluded 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Morocco and Nigeria’s Akor Adams is among the goal-scorers honoured. The video selection showcases some […]

Davos, Switzerland / January 2026At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump is promoting an ambitious international diplomatic body called the “Board of Peace” intended to oversee conflict resolution starting with Gaza and (in Trump’s vision) extending to other global disputes. While Trump touts it as a new way to achieve peace, […]

Trump’s Provocative Davos Speech Exposes Rift in Western AllianceDavos, Switzerland Former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered a long, winding and often antagonistic address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with far-reaching implications for transatlantic relations and global geopolitics. The speech underscored rising tensions between the United States and European allies […]

Woman Found Guilty of Keeping Another Woman Captive for Over 20 Years and Using Her as a SlaveCourt convicts woman for prolonged abuse and enslavement of victim. A woman has been found guilty of imprisoning another woman for more than two decades, using her as a slave throughout the period. The court heard how the […]

Paystack Marks 10th Anniversary with Launch of New Holding Company, The Stack GroupNew structure showcases Paystack’s evolution beyond card payments. Paystack, Nigeria’s leading fintech company, has unveiled The Stack Group (TSG), a new holding company, to mark its 10th anniversary. The fintech giant, originally known for helping businesses accept card payments, emphasized that the launch […]

Macron Warns of a ‘World Without Rules’ at Davos, Calls for Respect and Rule of Law French President urges global leaders to prioritize respect and the rule of law amid growing geopolitical tensions.French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stating that the world […]

UN CHIEF GUTERRES CANCELS DAVOS TRIP DUE TO ‘A BAD COLD’UN Secretary-General António Guterres has cancelled his highly anticipated appearance at the World Economic Forum, citing a “bad cold” as the reason for his absence. He was scheduled to deliver a key address at the prestigious event but will now miss the occasion.

NEW COUNTDOWN RULES AND OFFSIDE TRIALS COULD SPEED UP 2026 WORLD CUP MATCHES The International Football Association Board is set to introduce countdown timers for throw-ins, goal kicks, and substitutions, alongside offside trials, to maintain the tempo of matches at the 2026 World Cup. The goal is to enhance the speed of play and reduce […]

Life Sentence for Shinzo Abe’s Killer: The man who assassinated Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison. This verdict comes three-and-a-half years after he fatally shot the ex-leader during a campaign rally in the western city of Nara.The attack, which shocked Japan and the world, occurred on July 8, […]

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has officially ended his stint in Saudi Arabia and is now poised to link up with a new club, marking another turning point in his professional career.Sources close to the defender confirm that Troost-Ekong has completed his exit from his Saudi-based side, with advanced talks underway over his next […]

AFCON 2025: Lookman tops stats, beats Mané & Díaz on performance charts Morocco/North Africa Ademola Lookman has emerged as one of the most statistically impressive players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, edging ahead of stars like Sadio Mané and Brahim Díaz on performance metrics compiled across the tournament, according to football analytics platforms. […]