Israel threatens to step up Gaza strikes
Israel warned Wednesday that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the…
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Smokers in Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas, after the country’s toughest ban came into effect…
Russia attacks central Kyiv with drones, two killed
Russia launched an aerial attack on the centre of Kyiv in the first hours of 2025, killing two people and drawing fresh anger from officials towards Moscow. The attack —…
Congo sentences 13 soldiers to death in bid to boost discipline
LUBERO, Democratic Republic of Congo – A Congolese military tribunal has sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and cowardice in what military authorities said was a…
At least 20 migrants missing as boat sinks off Italy, seven rescued
ROME – Seven migrants were rescued, but at least 20 are missing after their boat sank en route to Italy from Libya, the mayor of the Italian island of Lampedusa…
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil and Trump
Revellers across the world ushered in 2025 on Wednesday, with huge crowds waving goodbye to the old year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return, and turmoil in…
Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd are in relegation fight
United just seven points above the drop zone; Amorim side’s next match is at league leaders Liverpool on Super Sunday Ruben Amorim has admitted that Manchester United are in a…
New Year message from YORNCA National Office
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM YORNCA NATIONAL OFFICE Beloved Yorùbá Nation 🇸🇱 citizens across the globe, the members of the Yorùbá Christian community under the umbrella of the Yorùbá Nation Christian…
Nigeria police arrest fleeing suspected ritualist and murderer in Ogun State days after twin brother arrested
Morakinyo Akinosun A suspected murderer and ritualist has been arrested by police in Nigeria’s Ogun State, days after his twin brother was arrested. Kehinde Yemitan was arrested in Ilogbo Ota…
Driver flying ISIS flag rams into New Orleans crowd, killing 15; he may have had help
NEW ORLEANS, U.S. – A U.S. Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and plowed into New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New Year’s…