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Local

Future of Coatbridge’s Time Capsule Ice Rink in Doubt as Council Delays Closure Decision

Plans that could see the closure of the Time Capsule ice rink in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have been put on hold for now, after council officers recommended the facility be shut down and replaced with alternative leisure uses, including a play area and padel courts. The proposal, brought forward within a report to the communities committee of North Lanarkshire Council, suggested that repurposing the site could help increase visitor numbers […]

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Foreign

US Congress Rocked as Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Violations and Fraud Allegations

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from the US Congress following a damning ethics investigation that found she committed more than 20 violations, including breaches of campaign finance laws and misuse of public funds. The Florida Democrat stepped down just moments before the House Ethics Committee was due to meet and recommend disciplinary action over what it described as 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards. Her resignation effectively ended the […]

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Afrobeats

Qing Madi Alleges Sabotage as $1M Lawsuit Sparks Rift With Former Record Label

Fast-rising Nigerian singer Qing Madi has publicly accused her former record label of attempting to derail her career, following a reported $1 million lawsuit filed against her. The 19-year-old artist, born Chimamanda Chukwuma, made the claims in a series of emotional statements, alleging that her ex-label has been working against her behind the scenes. According to reports, the dispute escalated after legal action was taken against her, with the singer […]

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Afrobeats

Tems Hits 1 Billion Streams as She and Tyla Dominate Africa’s Music Scene in 2026

Nigerian star Tems and South African sensation Tyla have emerged as the most streamed African artists in the first quarter of 2026, underlining their growing dominance on the global music stage. According to new streaming data, Tems led the rankings by a significant margin, surpassing one billion streams within a single quarter. She recorded approximately 1.02 billion streams, placing her not only ahead of her African peers but also among […]

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Local

UK Passes Landmark Law to Phase Out Smoking for Future Generations

The United Kingdom has approved sweeping new legislation that will effectively ban smoking for future generations, marking one of the most ambitious public health measures in decades. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be legally allowed to purchase tobacco products. The law, which has now cleared both houses of Parliament and is expected to receive royal assent, is designed to […]

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Entertainment

‘Fighting With My Family’ Set for Stage Musical Adaptation

The 2019 film Fighting with My Family is being adapted into a stage musical, producers have confirmed, bringing the true story of British wrestler Saraya Knight to a new audience. The original film, starring Florence Pugh and Dwayne Johnson, followed Knight’s journey from a wrestling family in the UK to international fame in WWE, where she competed under the name Paige. Johnson, whose production company is involved in the stage […]

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Foreign

Tigray Party Moves to Reinstate Pre-War Government, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia

A major political development in northern Ethiopia has sparked fresh concerns over the fragile peace in the Tigray region, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced plans to restore its pre-war administration. The TPLF said it would re-establish the region’s former governing structures, effectively dismantling the interim administration created under the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement that ended a devastating two-year civil war. In a statement, the party accused Ethiopia’s […]

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Technology

Apple Names John Ternus as Next CEO

Apple has announced a major leadership transition, naming longtime executive John Ternus as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Tim Cook after more than a decade at the helm. The company said Cook will step down as CEO later this year and become executive chairman of the board, marking the end of an era that saw Apple grow into one of the world’s most valuable companies. Ternus, currently Apple’s senior […]

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Local

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9% in Surprise Drop

The UK’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 4.9%, offering a rare boost to the country’s economic outlook even as analysts warn the improvement may be short-lived. According to the Office for National Statistics, the jobless rate declined in the three months to February, down from 5.2% in the previous period. The drop came as a surprise to economists, many of whom had expected unemployment to remain unchanged amid ongoing […]

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