Israel came under pressure Wednesday from its allies over its war in Gaza, with key backer the United States criticising its bombing in response to the October 7 attacks as…
Month: December 2023
Dozens injured in missile strikes on Kyiv
Russian missile strikes damaged a hospital and residential building in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday, injuring at least 45 people, the city’s mayor said. An AFP journalist in the city…
Netflix releases vast viewing data for first time
Netflix for the first time published detailed viewing figures about thousands of its shows and movies Tuesday, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the world-leading streaming platform’s top hits and highest-profile…
Lukaku banned for one match after Fiorentina marching orders
Romelu Lukaku has been given a one-match ban after being sent off late in Roma’s dramatic draw with Fiorentina for a tackle on Christian Kouame, Serie A said on Tuesday.…
Berlin film festival names Tricia Tuttle new head
The Berlinale film festival on Tuesday named Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the BFI London Film Festival, as its new director as it prepares for a slimmed-down 2024 edition.…
Spain seizes 11-tonne cocaine haul from Albanian druglords
Spain has seized 11 tonnes of cocaine imported by Albanian cartels and arrested 20 people in two separate raids highlighting the growing prominence of such gangs across Europe, police said…
Javier Tebas re-elected La Liga president
The outspoken president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, has been re-elected to his position as head of Spanish football’s two top divisions, the league said on Tuesday. Tebas, 61, had…
Japan’s oldest person Fusa Tatsumi dies at 116
Japan’s oldest person passed away Tuesday at the age of 116, officials said, offering their condolences for Fusa Tatsumi who lived through two world wars and multiple pandemics. Born in…
South Africa afro-pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36
Tributes were paid Tuesday to award-winning South African singer Zahara, whose debut album made her an overnight pop sensation, after her death at the age of 36. South Africa’s arts…
Suicide attack on Pakistan army base kills 23 soldiers
At least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan military base on Tuesday, the army said, in an attack claimed by affiliates of the…
FIFA condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ Turkish referee attack
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Tuesday called the attack on a Turkish football referee by the president of top-flight club Ankaragucu “totally unacceptable”. The Turkish football federation suspended all leagues…
Puma to end kit deal with Israeli national football team
German sportswear maker Puma said Tuesday it would end a sponsorship deal with the Israeli national football team in a decision made before the beginning of the war in Gaza.…
Asake Reveals Persistence Led to Two-Year Journey Before Securing Signing with Olamide
Popular Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has disclosed how he begged the Chief Executive Officer of YBNL and renowned Nigerian rapper, Olamide, for two years before he agreed to sign him to the record label.
Nigerian banks are buoyant, CBN assures
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured the banking public that Nigerian banks are buoyant.
Lacazette hat-trick lifts lowly Lyon as Nice retake second
A quickfire first-half brace and late sealer from Alexandre Lacazette earned Lyon their second win of the season at home to Toulouse on Sunday, as Nice benefitted from a late…