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. […]

AFCON 2025: Yaya Touré hails Super Eagles as most impressive team of the tournament Morocco/Nigeria Former Ivory Coast and Manchester City legend Yaya Touré has named Nigeria’s Super Eagles the most impressive team at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations 2025, even though they failed to lift the trophy. His comments come amid a wave […]

19-yr-old woman found dead on Australian beach, body surrounded by pack of dingoes K’gari, Queensland A 19-year-old Canadian woman working and living on the popular Australian tourist island of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) has been found dead on a beach, her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes, police say. The cause of her death […]

UCL: Chelsea vs Pafos — Prediction and Match Preview Ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Pafos in the UEFA Champions League, football analysts have weighed in with their predictions for the high stakes encounter. Chelsea, playing at home, are widely expected to dominate possession and apply early pressure, with their attacking talent and European pedigree seen […]

Zootropolis 2 Becomes Hollywood’s Biggest Animated Film EverZootropolis 2 has officially become Hollywood’s biggest animated film of all time, breaking box office records and cementing its place in cinema history.The sequel, produced by Disney, has surpassed previous global box office milestones for animated films, driven by massive audience turnout and strong international performance. Industry analysts […]

Putin Invited to Join Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, Kremlin SaysRussian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to join a newly proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at overseeing efforts in Gaza and beyond, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is studying the […]

AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Hakimi Caught on Camera Taking Mendy’s Towel in Final Loss to Senegal A bizarre moment from the AFCON 2025 final has gone viral after Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was caught on camera taking Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy’s towel during the dramatic clash. The incident occurred during Senegal’s 1–0 victory over Morocco, a […]

AFCON 2025: Mané Beats Lookman and Díaz to Top HonourSenegal star Sadio Mané has emerged victorious ahead of Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Colombia winger Luis Díaz in a major AFCON 2025 individual award, cementing his status as one of Africa’s most influential footballers.The announcement sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits, with many tipping Lookman—following […]

Senegal national football team have been crowned champions of the Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco national football team in a chaotic and unforgettable final.Pape Gueye struck the decisive goal during extra time to secure victory for the Teranga Lions, sending Senegalian fans into wild celebrations and sealing one […]

Annual Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled After Mass Walkout Over Dropped Palestinian Author More Than 180 Authors Quit in Protest After Randa Abdel-Fattah’s Invitation Is Withdrawn Over “Cultural Sensitivities” ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA — One of Australia’s most cherished annual literary events, Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026, has been cancelled after a dramatic backlash erupted over the disinvitation of […]

FG Inspects Strategic Road and Bridge Projects, Enforces Standards under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Government Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Infrastructure, Accountability, and Timely Delivery Nationwide ABUJA — The Federal Government has intensified on-the-spot inspections of ongoing strategic road and bridge projects across the country as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reaffirming […]

📰 HEDNEWS — AFRICA ENERGY / CLEAN TECH📅 January 8, 2026 South African Startup Hyena Advances Clean Power to Replace Diesel Generators In much of Africa, unreliable national grids leave millions dependent on diesel generators for electricity — with about **7 million backup generators in sub-Saharan Africa alone, burning over $20 billion worth of diesel […]

✈ Tragedy in Kenya: Small Plane Crashes in Kwale, 12 Feared Dead A small aircraft crashed early Tuesday in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale, en route to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, leaving 12 people feared dead, according to local officials. Emergency responders rushed to the remote crash site, but authorities have yet to […]

🇯🇵 BREAKING: Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First-Ever Female Prime Minister Japan has made history as Sanae Takaichi wins the ruling party’s leadership election, becoming the first woman ever to serve as Prime Minister in the country’s history. Takaichi, a long-time conservative lawmaker and former internal affairs minister, secured victory after a highly competitive race within […]

🛩 Two Dead as Plane Crashes Into Vehicle on Highway — Four Crew Members Survive MEXICO CITY — [Hedews World Desk]A tragic aviation incident occurred when a small aircraft crashed onto a busy highway, colliding with a vehicle and killing two passengers inside the car, according to local authorities. The accident took place shortly after […]

Gaza Bus Hit by Israeli Tank Shell Kills 11 Family Members, Civil Defence Says By Hednews International Desk | October 18, 2025 | Gaza City A tragic incident has occurred in northern Gaza, where the civil defence services run by Hamas report that 11 members of a single family were killed after the bus they […]

The BRICS countries-backed New Development Bank (NDB) plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before end-March 2026, three sources familiar with the matter said.