Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has suffered a major change in his legal representation as he faces serious criminal charges over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, August 31, where his high-profile private defence team was allowed to withdraw … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the national team to an emotional end. The 39-year-old football superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on Instagram, ending speculation over his future with the Albiceleste. Messi leaves the Argentina … Read more
At least 14 newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), one of the largest government hospitals in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The tragedy occurred early Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when a blaze broke out on the third floor of the hospital’s Maternal and Child … Read more
Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, with her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announcing the news in an emotional video shared on her official social media platforms. The … Read more
Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more
An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more
Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents and visitors participate in the annual Isese Day celebration, with more than three million people expected to take part in activities promoting Yoruba culture, spirituality and indigenous heritage. Lagos State is set to witness a major celebration of Yoruba cultural … Read more
A helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County has killed all seven people on board, including six tourists and the pilot, in a tragic accident that occurred Wednesday morning. The aircraft went down at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time on August 19, 2026, in the rugged area around Mount Ololokwe, according to the … Read more
Paul Pogba’s difficult attempt to revive his career at AS Monaco has come to an early end, with the French midfielder and the Ligue 1 club agreeing to terminate his contract, bringing his brief spell at the Principality to a close. Monaco confirmed the decision on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealing that the club and … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more