Japan has set a new milestone in longevity, with the number of citizens aged 100 or older reaching 99,763, according to the latest data from the country’s Ministry of Health. This marks the 55th consecutive year Japan has broken its own record for centenarians. Women continue to make up the overwhelming majority—about 88%—of those aged…
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has warned that the conflict in Ukraine may continue for at least another two years, according to a report by El País. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured above), Kallas described the war as having reached a deadlock, with Russia adopting an increasingly aggressive stance—highlighted by the recent drone…
Authorities in Colorado on Thursday, September 11, named the 16-year-old student suspected of shooting two other students at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, September 10. The suspect, Desmond Holly, di£d of self-inflicted injuries on Wednesday night after he opened fire on the school grounds that day, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. “He was…
A Nigerian man has opened up about how relocating to Canada transformed his life following a traumatic incident in his home country. He revealed that he was kidnapped in Owerri just weeks before his departure from Nigeria in 2021—an experience that left him deeply shaken, depressed, and confused. However, his move to Canada marked…
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Nigeria has debunked widespread online reports claiming that new and stricter visa requirements have been introduced for Nigerian nationals. Speaking to BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, an official from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no such restrictions exist and that Nigerians are not…
A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s decision that former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks and public statements following her accusation of sexual assault against him. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s appeal of the defamation…
On Monday, September 8, France’s parliament voted to oust Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government after just nine months in office, plunging the country into a fresh political crisis and leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to find a successor. Bayrou surprised even his closest allies by calling a confidence vote to resolve a prolonged deadlock over…
Rick Davies, the singer, keyboardist, and co-founder of Supertramp, has passed away at his home in Long Island at the age of 81, after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma. “The Supertramp Partnership is deeply saddened to announce the death of Supertramp founder Rick Davies following a long illness,” the band said in a statement.…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with President Donald Trump’s administration, granting federal agents the ability to continue aggressive immigration raids in Southern California—operations that critics argue are heavily influenced by race, ethnicity, and language. The decision halts a lower court ruling by U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who in July found the raids…
Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92. Katharine, who became the oldest living member of the Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022, chose to relinquish her HRH title, preferring to be known simply as Mrs. Kent. She stepped back from royal duties to…
