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Fire Erupts at Tata Steel Port Talbot Plant as Residents Told to Stay Indoors

Residents living near the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, South Wales, have been urged to remain indoors after a fire broke out at the industrial site, sending large plumes of smoke into the night sky and prompting a major emergency response. The blaze started around 20:00 BST on one of the plant’s processing lines, according to Tata Steel, which confirmed that all staff were safely evacuated before emergency services […]

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Foreign

Heavy Gunfire Erupts in Mogadishu as Election Crisis Sparks Political Violence

Heavy gunfire has broken out across several parts of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, as tensions over delayed elections and the disputed extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term escalate into armed confrontations between government forces and opposition-linked fighters. Residents reported sustained exchanges of gunfire overnight in multiple neighbourhoods, with some areas also coming under mortar fire. Police confirmed that they had launched what they described as a “large-scale security operation” targeting […]

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Foreign

NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Rising Insecurity, Kidnappings

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to mobilise workers for a nationwide strike in support of the ongoing action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) if authorities do not take urgent steps to tackle worsening insecurity in Nigeria. NLC President Joe Ajaero, said the labour movement stands firmly with teachers protesting the abduction of students and educators, particularly in Oyo State. He warned that organised labour would not […]

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Foreign

US Lawmakers Move to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran Conflict

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over the ongoing conflict and its impact on the American public. The measure passed by a narrow 215 to 208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support. The resolution calls on the president to either withdraw US forces involved […]

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Entertainment

Grammy Winning Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75 After Stroke

Peabo Bryson the celebrated R&B vocalist whose powerful duets on Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World” earned him global acclaim, has died at the age of 75, after suffering a stroke. His family confirmed that the legendary musician passed away peacefully on June 2, surrounded by loved ones. Bryson was best known for his unforgettable Disney duets, including “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion […]

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Foreign

Bandits Abduct Seven Students in Fresh Zamfara Attack

Seven students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, in Zamfara State were abducted by suspected bandits after gunmen stormed their residence on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda. According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the attackers struck at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday and whisked the students away to an unknown destination. One of the victims reportedly escaped during the incident, while efforts are ongoing to […]

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Local

Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Helicopter Crash During Training Exercise

Three members of the Royal Navy personnel died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Emergency services were called to Sourton Down at about 3:45 a.m. following reports of the crash. The Royal Navy later confirmed the deaths of the three service members, describing the incident as a tragedy and extending condolences to their families. The […]

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Foreign

Ethiopia Begins Counting Votes After Election Disrupted by Violence and Insecurity

Ethiopian authorities have begun counting votes following parliamentary elections held across the country, as security challenges in several regions affected parts of the voting process. The election was marked by insecurity in areas including Oromia and Amhara, where clashes and unrest disrupted polling activities and forced the closure of some voting centres. Officials said that while many polling stations operated as planned, others were unable to open or function normally […]

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Sports

Davido Set to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in United States

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major international milestone to his career ahead of football’s biggest tournament. The concert, scheduled for June 10 at the Crypto.com Arena, will form part of a synchronized music event linking the three World Cup host nations the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA confirmed that […]

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