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Family demands justice for slain Anambra woman

Family demands justice for slain Anambra woman

The family of 65-year-old Regina Nwoye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and

Jul 18, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

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How Shakira and Burna Boy Are Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show With The Ghetto Kids

How Shakira and Burna Boy Are Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show With The Ghetto Kids

Since its establishment in 1930, no FIFA World Cup game or final has ever had a halftime show. Under the Laws of the Game set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB)

Jul 18, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

GoCab deploys 100 electric vehicles in Abidjan as part of Yango’s fleet

GoCab deploys 100 electric vehicles in Abidjan as part of Yango’s fleet

GoCab, the mobility fintech that operates Yango's largest fleet in Côte d'Ivoire, has handed over 100 fully electric cars to drivers in Abidjan.

Jul 18, 20264 min read

TechCabal

Their parents lost fortunes. They’re buying Nigerian stocks anyway.

Their parents lost fortunes. They’re buying Nigerian stocks anyway.

For the past year, Faramade, who earns a little over ₦800,000 ($578.42), has invested at least ₦200,000 ($144.61) monthly through Bamboo, a Nigerian digital investment platform.

Jul 18, 202611 min read

TechCabal

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit

Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami

World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami

The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the fini

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Complete Sports

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru

At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru

At least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour

Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour

Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final

In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final

Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup

Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup

On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over

Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over

Mohsen Rezaee has warned that if the US continues bombing Iran, Tehran will escalate its response into full-scale war.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says

Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says

At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Targets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shift

Targets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shift

The US has broadened its military campaign in Iran, says Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World