JAMAICA PETITIONS KING CHARLES FOR SLAVERY REPARATIONS AND LEGAL REVIEW
The Jamaican government has formally petitioned King Charles III over Britain’s historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, asking for legal consideration of whether Jamaica is entitled to reparations for the enslavement of Africans. A delegation led by Jamaica’s Minister…
Former BBC journalist Stephen Walker dies, aged 61
The award-winning journalist and author Stephen Walker has died at the age of 61. The former BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent wrote five books including biographies of two of the key players in the Northern Ireland peace process John Hume…
Malaysia wins third place at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam
Malaysia’s representative Taanusiya Chetty has won the second runner up at Miss World finals in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Taanusiya, who was among the six finalists, also won the Beauty With A Purpose award.With a background as an educator, the 26-year-old,…
599,000 evacuated over rainstorms in east China province
A total of 599,300 residents have been evacuated from risky offshore and onshore areas in east China’s Fujian Province as of Friday night due to persistent torrential rains over the past days, according to the provincial flood control and drought…
Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death
The University of Cambridge has launched an independent review into its “decision-making and actions” in the period leading up to former professor Jason Arday’s death. The review will examine the support available to Arday before his death, as well as…
Kamala Harris says she ‘supports’ Dems who don’t want her on campaign trail: ‘Whatever they need to do to win’
MS NOW’s Peter Alexander confronted former Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday to respond to reporting that red state Democrats are asking her to stay far away from their midterm races. Alexander showed a Politico headline on screen to Harris that…
Disney Channel Actress Carla Jeffery Dead at 33
Carla Jeffery, the actress best known for playing Bree Prattle in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to a statement released by her longtime talent management company, Alexanders…
Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
A Nevada jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, guilty of the murder of legendary American rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the artist was fatally shot in Las Vegas. Davis was convicted of first-degree murder with a…
Victoria Beckham’s company makes its first profit after 18 years
Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty business has made an operating profit for the first time since she founded it in 2008, the company has said.Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd, which is led by the former Spice Girl as creative director, made…
Messi announces retirement from international football
Lionel Messi on Monday officially announced his retirement from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram: “It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my…