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Liverpool Agree £60m Deal for Rennes Defender Jeremy Jacquet

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Premier League champions Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet in a deal worth up to £60 million. The transfer package includes an initial £55 million fee, with a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons for the 20-year-old centre-back. Despite strong interest from Chelsea, who were widely regarded as favourites, Liverpool […]

Snoop Dogg Mourns Loss of Granddaughter, Codi

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American rapper Snoop Dogg and his family are mourning the loss of his granddaughter, Codi, following her passing at just 10 months old. The heartbreaking news was announced on Saturday, January 31, by Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, who took to social media to share her grief. Cori posted a black-and-white photo of herself smiling […]

US Court to Hear Landmark Lawsuits on Social Media’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The impact of social media on children’s mental health has long been a subject of global debate, with some countries, including Australia, introducing restrictions on social media use for children under 16. Now, parents in the United States are seeking to prove in court that major technology companies are aware of the harm their platforms […]

Kanye West Apologises for Antisemitic Remarks, Cites Brain Injury and Mental Health Struggles

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Controversial rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has issued a public apology for his history of antisemitic remarks, describing his past behaviour as “reckless” and attributing it to an undiagnosed brain injury and serious mental health challenges. Over the years, Ye has made several antisemitic and racist statements, including publicly declaring himself a Nazi […]

Manchester United Confirm Casemiro’s Departure at End of Season

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and has made 146 appearances for the club, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Old Trafford marked by silverware and memorable […]

TikTok Seals $14bn Deal to Create US Subsidiary, Averting Nationwide Ban

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

TikTok has finalised a $14 billion deal to establish a US-based subsidiary, effectively averting a nationwide ban on the popular video-sharing platform. Under the new ownership structure, US private equity firm Silver Lake, Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company MGX, and technology giant Oracle will each hold a 15 per cent stake in the US joint […]

Medical Degrees May Soon Be Pointless, AI Robots to Outperform Surgeons — Musk

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that medical degrees could soon become obsolete, predicting that artificial intelligence-powered robots will outperform human surgeons in the near future. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said humanoid robots, including Tesla’s Optimus, could surpass the world’s best surgeons within the next three years. Musk made the remarks while speaking on […]

CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Suspends Players After AFCON 2025 Clash With Nigeria

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handed down multiple player suspensions following disciplinary breaches during and after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The sanctions followed chaotic scenes at the end of the January 10, 2026 encounter in […]