Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s record holder for stolen bases and runs, has died at the age of 65. He was known by his nickname, ‘The Man of Steel.’. However, the Man of Steel achieved 1,406 stolen bases and 2,295 runs in an illustrious career that included World Series wins with the Oakland Athletics in…
The government shutdown showdown in December 2024 served as a pivotal moment for President-Elect Donald Trump as he sought to solidify his authority within the Republican ranks in Congress. However, this high-stakes scenario unveiled the intricate dynamics at play as he navigated the complexities of governance in anticipation of his return to the White House….
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria, recently expressed the country’s exhaustion from war and emphasised that Syria poses no threat to its neighbours or the West. However, in an interview with the BBC in Damascus, he advocated for the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria, stating that such sanctions were originally aimed at…
Donald Trump meeting with TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida signifies a critical juncture as the social media powerhouse faces potential banishment from the US. However, the urgency stems from recent legislation mandating TikTok’s sale by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, before January 19. In response, TikTok has swiftly made…
The World Health Organisation head has confirmed an attack on the main hospital in the western Sudanese town of Al-Fashir where nine people were killed and 20 others were wounded, including patients and their families. The World Health Organisation Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who confirmed the incident, added that continued attacks on health across…
Sean “Diddy” Combs is being accused by three other men of rape and sexual assault as detailed in recent lawsuits filed in New York Supreme Court. These lawsuits, filed separately on Thursday, pertain to incidents allegedly occurring between 2019 and 2022. However, two of the plaintiffs claim to have attended parties with Mr. Combs, where he…
Police in South Korea are raiding the presidential office, following last week’s attempt by President Yoon to impose martial law in the country. The president and his allies are currently facing insurrection charges, and a travel ban has been slapped on several of them. Additionally, it has been a chaotic week in South Korea since…
BY REUTERS Some 135 people were killed in a crush at a soccer stadium in southeast Guinea on Sunday, a local group of human rights organisations said, sharing an estimated death toll more than twice as high as the official toll of 56. A controversial refereeing decision sparked crowd violence and tear gas volleys from…
President Joe Biden recent decision to grant his son Hunter a pardon has ignited a firestorm of debate, particularly in light of his previous firm stance against offering clemency. Hunter, who was on the brink of sentencing for tax violations and unlawful possession of a firearm, was the recipient of an unprecedented full and absolute…
The esteemed anti-apartheid writer and activist Breyten Breytenbach has passed away at the age of 85, as confirmed by his family. He died peacefully in his sleep in Paris, with his wife, Yolande, by his side. Breytenbach was not only a poet and novelist but also a painter who dedicated his life to fighting against…
