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Vehicle Ploughs Into Crowd at Berlin LGBT Event, Several Injured as Police Hunt Driver

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Several people were injured on Monday after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd attending an LGBT event in Berlin, prompting a major emergency response and a citywide search for the driver, who fled the scene. According to local media reports, the incident occurred at Tiergarten Park, where participants had gathered for activities connected to […]

Two Russian Men Jailed in Angola for Terrorism, Spying Over Alleged Coup Plot

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An Angolan court has convicted two Russian nationals, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, on terrorism and espionage charges over an alleged plot to stage a coup and incite deadly demonstrations in the country last year. Lakshtanov was sentenced to eight years in prison, while Ratchin received an 11-year jail term. Both men denied the allegations, […]

Firefighters Race to Stop Massive Wildfire Reaching Bordeaux as Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Firefighters in southwestern France are battling to prevent a massive wildfire from reaching the outskirts of Bordeaux after the blaze scorched about 42,000 hectares—an area roughly four times the size of Paris. Strong winds have fueled the fire, forcing the evacuation of nearly 220,000 people in the Gironde region. French authorities have deployed around 2,500 […]

US Halts Iran Strikes for Second Day as Peace Talks Gain Momentum

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United States has suspended military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day as diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed regional conflict continue. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing both military and diplomatic options ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the White House on Tuesday. Iran announced it has also […]

NPP Accuses Mahama Government of Using Arrests, Bail Conditions to Silence Critics

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) spokesperson for Gender and Social Protection, Akosua Manu, has accused the administration of President John Dramani Mahama of using arrests and stringent bail conditions to intimidate political opponents and suppress dissent. Speaking on recent political developments, Manu alleged that the arrests of some government critics appeared aimed at discouraging opposition […]

US Waives Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans From Five African Nations

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United States has announced a waiver of visa bond requirements for football fans from five African countries attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision, announced by the Trump administration on Tuesday, affects supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia who have purchased official FIFA World Cup tickets and enrolled in […]

Mistaken Prison Release Sparks Urgent Manhunt

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A man who was in jail for taking his five-year- son has been let out of prison by mistake and is now running away which is a big problem for public safety and the justice system. Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawoe Adeyeye was let out of HMP Pentonville in London on April 21. It took the prison […]

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in the deaths of three people, including an elderly couple, with at least three others reported ill. This was confirmed by the World Health Organization and South African health authorities. In a statement to Associated Press, the WHO revealed that investigations […]