Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16
A fire in a girls’ school dormitory in Kenya on Thursday has left 16 dead and 73 hospitalised, a police source told AFP. The fire broke out at around 1:00…
US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of Hormuz
The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran’s new agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The Iranian military’s…
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer’s tournament will likely be…
Oil prices bounce higher after new US strikes on Iran
Oil prices bounced higher on Thursday while Asian stocks mostly fell, as new US strikes on Iran marked the latest test of a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war.…
US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began. The fighting, which…
Breaking: Atiku clinches ADC ticket after defeating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Atiku Abubakar has been announced as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections following a decisive victory in the party’s primary poll. The former vice…
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue. Meta head…
Lifestyle, not drugs, key to beating chronic diseases — Experts
By Chioma Obinna As the world marks the 2026 Global Lifestyle Medicine Health Week, health experts have warned that Nigeria may face an escalating burden of chronic diseases unless urgent…
Full list: 9 EPL clubs to compete in Europe next season after Palace win
Crystal Palace F.C. have secured a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League after defeating Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig. The victory makes Palace…
Crystal Palace defeat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to win UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to win their first European trophy in the club’s history. France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta…