European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger external border protection following the mass influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. In a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, von der Leyen praised Spain’s response to the crisis but said the incident highlighted the need for tighter…
At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a drone struck a crowded beach near the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik on Tuesday, Russian authorities said. More than 40 others were injured in what is believed to be one of the deadliest attacks on a civilian leisure area since the war began. The…
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that fresh negotiations between Washington and Tehran will begin on Monday, insisting no direct talks are scheduled. Trump announced on Sunday that new discussions would start after he suspended what he described as “massive” military strikes against Iran. Speaking aboard Air Force One, the US president said…
The United States has taken a rare step to help Japan strengthen its currency, the Japanese yen. The move comes after the yen fell to its weakest level in 40 years against the US dollar. President Donald Trump described the action as “a signal of friendship.” “They have a weakening yen, and they wanted a…
A coalition of 100 prominent Nigerians operating under the G-100 platform has called on opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The group warned that a divided opposition would struggle to defeat what it described as an increasingly organised ruling party. Coalition plans opposition council The G-100…
The palace is in celebration as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed another child. The respected monarch announced the arrival of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin, through his Instagram page. Soon after the announcement, fans, well-wishers, and royal supporters flooded social media with congratulatory messages. The latest addition has…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken over cinemas with an unbelievable opening weekend. The Marvel and Sony blockbuster earned $355 million in North America alone. That is now the second-biggest opening weekend in box office history. Only Avengers: Endgame still sits above it. Globally, the movie made $927 million in its first weekend. Fans around…
US President Donald Trump says fresh negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday, days after announcing he had suspended planned military strikes against the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said discussions with Tehran would resume through negotiations rather than military action. “We’re talking to them in the form of…
Two crew members were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided while battling wildfires in Greece, authorities confirmed. The victims were identified as a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek fire service coordinator survived the collision and sustained minor injuries. The accident occurred about 65 kilometres west…
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran, provided a peace agreement is reached “rapidly.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran and several Middle Eastern countries had asked the United States to delay military action because negotiators had already agreed on the broad framework of a deal….
