Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply following several days of sustained American military strikes across Iran, raising fresh concerns that the two countries could slide back into a wider regional conflict despite a ceasefire framework reached last month.
Dangote Cement Plc has commissioned a multi-million naira cottage hospital in Obajana, Kogi State, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for residents of its host communities.
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday, describing the renowned playwright and activist as one of Nigeria’s greatest intellectuals and a living symbol of courage, wisdom and unwavering commitment to justice.
At least five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Palestinian health officials, as violence continued despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Police investigating the killing of veteran British politician Ann Widdecombe have arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire, while stressing that detectives remain open-minded about what motivated the attack.
A renewed confrontation between the United States and Iran has intensified after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to maritime traffic, a claim swiftly rejected by Washington, which insists the strategic waterway remains open under international navigation rules.
The cross-border bridge, which links Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, had originally been scheduled to open in June but was delayed following concerns raised by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over the financial terms governing the project.
New Mexico’s Attorney General has accused the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of delaying access to federal records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, warning that the lack of cooperation is hindering the state’s efforts to investigate alleged crimes committed at Epstein’s New Mexico ranch.
new travel survey has ranked the United Kingdom’s best seaside destinations, with several lesser-known coastal towns outperforming many of the country’s more famous beach resorts.
As The Bear reaches the end of its acclaimed five-season run, one creative decision stands out as one of the series’ boldest—and most effective. Despite Jon Bernthal’s widely praised portrayal of Mikey Berzatto, the show’s final season largely leaves the character behind, allowing the story to focus on healing rather than grief.
Australia’s Federal Court is expected to deliver its judgment on Friday in a closely watched legal dispute between internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jayson Lloyd Gillham and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), a case that has drawn national attention over the balance between workplace obligations and freedom of expression.
More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that may explain why some infections develop into severe, life-threatening illness.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with the Jersey City Board of Education requiring one of New Jersey’s top-ranked public high schools to end admissions practices based on race and national origin, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The Fall 2026 Haute Couture season has transformed Paris into the centre of the fashion world, with luxury houses unveiling their latest collections on the runway. Yet away from the catwalks, many of the industry’s biggest models are proving that street style can be just as influential as couture.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision removing limits on coordinated campaign spending between candidates and national political parties is expected to significantly reshape the financial landscape of the 2026 Senate elections, potentially weakening one of the Democratic Party’s biggest advantages in several key battleground states.