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Uganda Mourns King Oyo Nyimba at 34 as Former World’s Youngest Monarch Dies After More Than Three Decades on the Throne

Uganda is mourning the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, who has died at the age of 34 while receiving medical treatment in the United States. His death was announced by the kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. King Oyo became internationally known after ascending the Tooro throne in 1995 at just three years old, following the death of his father, […]

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Foreign

Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Out of Sight Six Months Into Iran’s Crisis as His Absence Deepens Uncertainty Over the Nation’s Leadership

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained largely out of public view six months after becoming the country's most powerful political figure, fuelling questions about his health, security and ability to lead Iran during one of the most serious crises in its modern history. Reuters reports that there has been no verified photograph, video or audio recording of him since the war began, despite Iranian officials insisting that he remains […]

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Foreign

Trump Orders Lake Ontario Renamed “Lake America” as Fresh Dispute With Canada Deepens Already Strained Relations

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” in a move that comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Ottawa. The decision follows the collapse of recent US-Canada trade talks and adds another symbolic dispute to an already strained relationship. Lake Ontario is one of North America's five Great Lakes and is shared by the United States […]

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Foreign

Norway Mourns King Harald V at 89 as Long-Reigning Monarch Dies After More Than Three Decades on the Throne

Norway is mourning the death of King Harald V, who has died at the age of 89 after more than 35 years as the country's monarch. The Royal Palace said he died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at 6:35am local time on Friday, 28 August, after recently being hospitalised with a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. Harald became king in January 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav […]

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Entertainment

Poco Lee’s Management Breaks Silence on UK Sexual Assault Case, Urges Public to Ignore Unverified Claims

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee is facing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, with his management confirming that the matter is now before a UK court while strongly rejecting some claims circulating online, particularly allegations involving drink spiking. His representatives have urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course. The development follows reports that Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is being […]

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Football

Arsenal Face Major Transfer Decision as Brazilian Star Nears £50m Move to Saudi Arabia

Gabriel Martinelli's Arsenal future is increasingly uncertain, with the club reportedly close to agreeing a deal worth around £50 million with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Brazilian winger is now understood to be open to the move after initially preferring to remain in north London. Talks between Arsenal and Al-Hilal have progressed significantly, with reports suggesting the proposed package could include an initial fee of around £50 million plus […]

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Awards

2026 Headies Nominations Unveiled as Nigeria’s Biggest Music Stars Battle for Top Honours Across Major Categories

The 18th Headies Awards have unveiled a competitive nomination list, with a new generation of Nigerian stars standing alongside some of Africa's biggest established names. Leading the pack is Fola, who received 10 nominations, followed by Omah Lay with eight, while Mavo and Wizkid each earned seven nominations. Davido and Asake also remain among the leading contenders with six nominations each. Fola's impressive showing is one of the biggest stories […]

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Entertainment

Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Six-Decade Legacy That Transformed Country Music and Inspired Millions

Dolly Parton, the legendary country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Parton passed away in Nashville on Tuesday, August 25, after a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives. She died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones. Parton's death marks the end of one of the most remarkable careers in American entertainment. Rising from a poor childhood in Tennessee, […]

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Foreign

DR Congo’s Ebola Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 5,500 and Pope Leo Calls for Urgent Global Action to Save Lives

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached more than 5,500 confirmed cases, making it the country's largest recorded Ebola outbreak, as Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to step up efforts to protect lives and support communities affected by the crisis. The outbreak, which was declared in May, is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. According to the World Health Organization, the […]

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