Tottenham’s Wild Ride Continues as Stellini leaves crisis club after Toon thrashing

Tottenham interim manager Cristian Stellini has left the club following Sunday's 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle. The Italian had been placed in charge of Spurs until the end of the season following Antonio Conte's departure last month, with Ryan Mason assisting first-team duties. Tottenham have parted ways with Cristian Stellini But Stellini, who was previously Conte's … Continue reading Tottenham’s Wild Ride Continues as Stellini leaves crisis club after Toon thrashing

A$AP Rocky Issues First Statement Since Release From Swedish Prison

Welcome home, Rocky! A$AP Rocky is finally out of prison in Sweden and making his return to America after a trying month. A judge finally allowed Rocky and his two co-defendants to be released from prison and go back home to their families until the final verdict is given. Rocky will have to return to court on … Continue reading A$AP Rocky Issues First Statement Since Release From Swedish Prison

Ex-wife of Singapore doctor granted $25 million by Canadian court after divorce

SINGAPORE: The ex-wife of a Singapore neurologist has been granted $25 million in assets, child support and spousal support by a British Columbia court after a divorce. Gobinathan Devathasan, 69, whose behaviour was described as "reprehensible" during the litigation, was ordered on Apr 29 to pay his ex-wife Ms Christie Devathasan $5,498,344 in spousal support, … Continue reading Ex-wife of Singapore doctor granted $25 million by Canadian court after divorce

Coca Cola Introduces Signature Mixers For Tasty Alcohol Pairings

Coca Cola is making more moves when it comes to targeting more adult audiences since announcing a new set of Signature Mixers made for alcohol pairing. The four flavours are presented as Smoky, Spicy, Herbal, and Woody and have come to life by "innovative mixologists" from across Europe who know what customers really want. The mixers … Continue reading Coca Cola Introduces Signature Mixers For Tasty Alcohol Pairings

Gunmen Kidnap Buhari’s In-law In Daura

The  District Head of Daura, Alhaji Musa Umar, an in-law of Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, has been kidnapped. Umar is married to the daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari’s sister, and is also the father of Fatima Musa, wife of Mohammed Abubakar, Buhari’s aide de camp (ADC), according to reports. It was gathered that some unidentified … Continue reading Gunmen Kidnap Buhari’s In-law In Daura

Violence Erupts in Venezuela as Guaidó Calls for Uprising

Thousands of Venezuelans clash in the streets with pro-government forces after the opposition leader's audacious call to oust President Maduro Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó calls for an uprising against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. and its allies see Mr. Guaidó as the country’s legitimate leader. CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday (Apr … Continue reading Violence Erupts in Venezuela as Guaidó Calls for Uprising

IS group chief Baghdadi appears in propaganda video for first time in five years

The Islamic State group's elusive supremo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his first purported appearance in five years in a propaganda video released Monday, acknowledging IS's defeat in the Syrian town of Baghouz while threatening "revenge" attacks. The world's most wanted man was last seen in Mosul in 2014, announcing the birth of IS's much-feared "caliphate" … Continue reading IS group chief Baghdadi appears in propaganda video for first time in five years

WTA star Stephens announces engagement to Toronto’s Altidore

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens announced her engagement to Toronto and United States international striker Jozy Altidore on Monday. Stephens - a six-time WTA Tour winner and world number eight - shared the news via Twitter with a tweet saying, "Forever yes." Altidore plays for MLS outfit Toronto after leaving Sunderland in 2015 and … Continue reading WTA star Stephens announces engagement to Toronto’s Altidore

Italy accepts 147 refugees flown in from Libya

A group of 147 mainly African refugees, rescued from the Libyan city of Misrata, were flown to an Italian military airport near Rome on Monday for resettlement. Italy's interior ministry said the group included 68 minors. Babies and toddlers could be seen among those disembarking from the plane at the Pratica di Mare military airport … Continue reading Italy accepts 147 refugees flown in from Libya

Japan’s nuclear horror relived as people return to Fukushima’s ghost towns

Wide streets still lie empty, scavenging boar and monkeys the only signs of life. Only wild animals, and the 6ft weeds, which have rampaged through deserted homes and businesses, suffocating once-chatty barbers shops and bustling grocery stores; strangling playgrounds and their rusting rides which lie empty and eerily still. Laundry hangs where it was pegged … Continue reading Japan’s nuclear horror relived as people return to Fukushima’s ghost towns

Sudan protesters volunteer money, food to fuel sit-in

Be it a morning coffee or a late night dinner, Sudanese protesters camping round-the-clock these last three weeks outside the army complex in Khartoum say they have everything covered. Make-shift clinics, tents and kitchens have sprung up across the sprawling site to cater for thousands of protesters who demand the same thing -- that the … Continue reading Sudan protesters volunteer money, food to fuel sit-in

Russian agent Butina sentenced to 18 months, deportation

A US federal judge on Friday sentenced Russian agent Maria Butina to 18 months in prison after Butina pleaded guilty in December to conspiring with a Russian official to infiltrate a gun rights group and influence US conservative activists. US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan said the 18 months will include the approximately nine months Butina … Continue reading Russian agent Butina sentenced to 18 months, deportation

US measles cases reach highest level since eradication in 2000

The United States has confirmed 695 measles cases so far this year, the highest level since the country declared it had eliminated the virus in 2000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday. The resurgence, which public health officials blamed in part on the spread of misinformation about the safety of vaccines, … Continue reading US measles cases reach highest level since eradication in 2000

France marks first national commemoration of Armenian genocide

France is marking its first "national day of commemoration of the Armenian genocide" on Wednesday, fulfilling a pledge by President Emmanuel Macron that has angered the Turkish government. Macron announced the commemoration at a meeting with representatives of the country’s large Armenian community in February, honouring a promise made during his 2017 presidential campaign. "France is, … Continue reading France marks first national commemoration of Armenian genocide

British woman Faye Mooney killed by kidnappers in Nigeria

Gunmen also kill Nigerian man and abduct three others near northern city of Kaduna The family of Faye Mooney, a 29-year-old British aid worker killed in Nigeria by kidnappers, have paid tribute to her bravery and belief in societal change that “took her to places others feared”. A Nigerian man was also shot dead in the attack … Continue reading British woman Faye Mooney killed by kidnappers in Nigeria