Trump, Zelenskyy Meeting To Include European Leaders
European leaders are preparing to join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday, where the Ukrainian leader will sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump for what is being billed as one of the most consequential meetings since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. The cast of visitors is unusually heavyweight: NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte; European […]
Why Eze’s Goal Was Ruled Out: Little-known Rule Explained
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze thought he had given his side an early advantage at Stamford Bridge with a superbly taken free-kick in the opening 15 minutes of their Premier League clash against Chelsea. The ball flew past Robert Sánchez and into the net, sparking celebrations among the travelling supporters. However, the joy was short-lived […]
Veteran Actor Terence Stamp Passes Away At Age 87
Terence Stamp, the English actor whose piercing blue eyes and magnetic presence made him one of Britain’s defining screen figures of the 1960s and whose icy portrayal of General Zod in the Superman films later sealed his fame with new generations — has died at 87. His family confirmed his death on Sunday morning in […]
Putin Winces As Press Grills Him On Civilian Killings
It was meant to be a carefully choreographed moment — a handshake, a few brief remarks, and then closed-door talks. But Vladimir Putin’s encounter with American reporters in Alaska on Friday quickly turned tense, as questions about civilian deaths in Ukraine cut through the usual diplomatic pleasantries. Sitting beside Donald Trump ahead of their bilateral […]
Israelis Unite In Streets, Press For Gaza Peace, Hostages
Tens of thousands of Israelis filled city squares and highways on Sunday, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages still held by Palestinian militants — a show of anger that drew a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The protests came just over a week after Israel’s security […]
Zhegrova Pursuit Intensifies With Marseille Ahead Of Juventus
Juventus have opened talks with Lille OSC over the possible signing of winger Edon Zhegrova (26), as the club seeks to reinforce its attacking options in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. The Turin giants, who are aiming to inject more width and creativity into their frontline after an inconsistent start to the […]
Chasing Old Glory: How Manchester Utd Plan Big Comeback
When Ruben Amorim stood before the press after Manchester United’s last Premier League match at Old Trafford, the moment carried an echo of history. Thirty-two years earlier, Sir Alex Ferguson had labeled a seven-day collapse “the most traumatic” week in modern United memory, after three successive defeats gifted the league title to Leeds. Ferguson, though, […]
Last Living WW2 Victoria Cross Hero Dies At 105
John Cruickshank, the last surviving holder of the Victoria Cross from the Second World War, has died at 105. With his passing, Britain loses not only a decorated airman but the final living link to a generation of men whose courage was tested in the most brutal of wars. Cruickshank was just 24 when, flying […]
U.S. To Prioritize White South Africans In Refugee Admissions
Just months after reopening America’s refugee program, the Trump administration is preparing to introduce a cap that could reshape it in striking ways. Officials say that for the year 2026, admissions will be limited to around 40,000 people — less than half the level approved in President Joe Biden’s final year in office. Of that […]
Trump: Talks With Putin On Ukraine ‘Progressive,’ No Deal Yet
On his flight back from Alaska, the U.S. president reached out to Ukrainian President Zelensky, following his candid admission to reporters that “we didn’t get there” in securing a deal for Ukraine, signaling the challenges that remain in the ongoing negotiations. In a highly anticipated summit on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 21.8% — NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased for the fourth consecutive month in July, slipping to 21.88% from 22.22% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data points to a slow but steady moderation in annual price growth, even as short-term pressures remain. On […]
Policing Powers: Washington DC Sues US Federal Govt
Washington DC’s leaders are challenging an unprecedented federal move to seize control of the city’s police force, taking the dispute to court in a clash that pits local autonomy against White House authority. The lawsuit, filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, accuses the US government of “illegally declaring a takeover” of the Metropolitan Police […]