US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) to Colombia hours after the country’s new right-wing populist president was sworn in. Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump who echoed many of the US president’s policies on the campaign trail,…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
25-year-old school dropout becomes UK’s latest AI billionaire
James Dacombe, founder of AI chip firm Olix, has joined Britain’s billionaire ranks after the startup reached a £2.5 billion (US$3.3 billion) valuation in a funding round that tripled its value in six months. Olix raised £232 million in a…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…
Italian refuse collectors help recover lost €1m lottery ticket
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
Funeral of Oscar-winning Brenda Fricker to take place in Dublin
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
200,000 people received humanitarian assistance after Venezuela quakes: UN
The UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as 200,000 people have received humanitarian assistance.he UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela,…
Oprah on the Future of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Every week, Oprah sets an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders, with reflections on topics like letting go, forgiveness, coming into your own, and more. Hey, Insiders. What a week I’ve had. I came to South Africa to deliver a…
US Raises Visa Bond Requirement to Up to $20,000 for Citizens of 30 African Countries
The United States has introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from 30 African countries to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain business and tourist visas. The policy is aimed at reducing visa…
14-Year-Old Brazilian Boy Turns Cassava Peels Into Biodegradable Packaging
A 14-year-old boy from Brazil is gaining international recognition after developing an innovative way to turn cassava peels into biodegradable packaging. The young inventor created the eco-friendly material as a sustainable alternative to plastic, using cassava waste that would normally…