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Awards

Angélique Kidjo Makes African Music History as She Becomes the First Black African Artist to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honour adds another major achievement to a career that has spanned more than four decades and helped bring African music to audiences around the world. Kidjo received her star on August 18, 2026, joining a prestigious list of international entertainers recognised on the […]

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Awards

MTV VMAs 2026 Leave Fans Asking Questions as Best Afrobeats Category Vanishes From This Year’s Nominations

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have sparked questions across the Afrobeats community after the Best Afrobeats category was left out of this year’s nominations, despite being introduced only three years ago and becoming an important platform for African music at one of the world’s biggest music award shows. The omission has attracted particular attention because Afrobeats has continued to expand its global reach, with Nigerian and African artists regularly […]

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Foreign

Germany Launches First Raids Under New Law as Authorities Target the Criminal Network Supplying Boats for Channel Crossings

Germany has carried out its first raids under a new law targeting criminal networks that supply boats and equipment for migrant crossings of the English Channel. The joint operation with British and French authorities seized more than 9,000 life jackets, dozens of inflatable boats and engines, and around 360 pumps in North Rhine-Westphalia. The UK's National Crime Agency estimates that the seized boats could have carried more than 2,000 people […]

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Health

IVF Scandal Deepens in Northern Cyprus as at Least 30 Children May Have Been Conceived Using the Wrong Sperm or Egg Donors

A growing IVF scandal in northern Cyprus has left at least 30 families questioning the identities of the sperm and egg donors used to conceive their children, with most of the affected children understood to be British. The BBC investigation found that parents who carefully selected anonymous donors based on medical history, appearance, personality and other characteristics now suspect that the donors they chose may not have been used during […]

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Football

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement as Al-Nassr Star Reveals Upcoming Season Could Be the Final Chapter of His Legendary Career

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that his legendary football career could soon come to an end, revealing that the upcoming season with Al-Nassr will “probably” be his final year in football. The 41-year-old Portugal captain said he wants to walk away having left behind a “spectacular legacy.” Ronaldo made the comments in an interview with Vogue, published on Sunday, while discussing his career, family and plans for […]

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Football

Rodri Set to Leave Manchester City for Barcelona as Catalan Giants Close In on £65.4m Blockbuster Deal

Barcelona is closing in on one of the biggest transfers of the summer after Manchester City accepted a £65.4 million bid for Spain midfielder Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, with the 30-year-old reportedly agreeing a four-year contract with the Spanish champions. The move would bring the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner back to Spain after seven hugely successful seasons in Manchester. Rodri's transfer has been one of the major stories of the summer, […]

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Uncategorized

Arsenal Agree Deal to Sign Liverpool’s Highly Rated Teenage Striker as Premier League Rivals Prepare for Compensation Tribunal

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Liverpool academy striker Vincent Joseph over a move to north London, but the transfer could now head to a tribunal if the two Premier League clubs fail to agree on compensation for the 16-year-old. The teenager has already agreed terms with Arsenal, leaving Liverpool and the Gunners to negotiate the fee owed for his development. Joseph, an England Under-16 international, left Liverpool after deciding […]

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Uncategorized

Super Falcons’ Historic World Cup Streak Ends After South Africa Defeats Nigeria and Secures a Path to Brazil 2027

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a historic setback after losing 2-1 to South Africa in Casablanca, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The defeat means Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time since the Women’s World Cup began in 1991. The result is particularly painful because the Super Falcons had previously appeared at every edition of the competition. For more […]

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Six Dead as Unprecedented Rainfall Hits Japan, Flooding Chiba and Leaving Thousands Stranded Near Tokyo

At least six people have died and five others have been injured after record-breaking rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides in Japan’s Chiba prefecture, just east of Tokyo. Authorities described the rainfall as unprecedented, with more than 100mm falling in a single hour and thousands of people stranded as roads, rail services and flights were disrupted. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the extreme conditions were caused by warm, humid air […]

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