Former Arsenal Boss Wenger Tipped for FIFA Presidency Race
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly facing calls to challenge Gianni Infantino for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as opposition to the current leader continues to grow. According to reports, Wenger has emerged as…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
Federal prosecutors are expected to bring additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the BBC’s US media partner CBS has reported. The new charges accuse them of playing a role in the torture of…
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm
Two sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed. The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, had been due to perform at the Gazprom…
Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for $50m lobbying scheme
A former US congressman has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for money laundering and working as an undeclared foreign agent.David Rivera, 61, who was elected as a Florida Republican, was found guilty in May after a…
Portugal: ‘I won’t think of that, ever’ – Thierry Henry on whether Ronaldo’s career has ended
France and Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has offered his perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo following his unexpected departure from the Portugal national team camp. Ronaldo shocked the football world when he departed from the Portugal national team’s training facility prior to…
US Rapper Rick Ross Arrested Over Domestic Violence
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami, Florida, over allegations of physical abuse and assault. The arrest came after the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accused him of physically abusing her, including allegedly choking her during an August dispute….
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.The new law, which will come into effect on 1 January, states people must be 18 to…
Fela Kuti Inspired My Spider-Man Moves, Andrew Garfield Reveals
Andrew Garfield says Fela Kuti’s music influenced how he moved in the Spider-Man suit and helped shape his performance as Peter Parker. Andrew Garfield has revealed that Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti directly shaped his physical performance as Spider-Man, in…
MARK ZUCKERBERG AND WIFE PRISCILLA CHAN DONATE $4 MILLION TO PROTECT 600-YEAR-OLD HAWAIIAN FISHPOND
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have contributed $4 million to help permanently protect a historic 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on the island of Kauaʻi. The donation helped fund the acquisition and conservation of the Alakoko Fishpond, also…
Heart transplant recipient welcomes baby girl
Dr Sanjana Kochhar, from Liverpool, suffered multiple organ failure while in hospital in October 2022 and underwent a transplant. She was discharged on Christmas Eve that year. In August, she welcomed her daughter and has since visited a special living…