Save our shame!, By Wole Olaoye
Nobody gets a second chance to make a first impression. If you go to the river for a swim and, in your very first attempt at testing the depth, a crocodile attempts to snatch your foot, would you still dive…
As Thousands Protest in Israel, a Rescued Hostage Speaks Out
[ad_1] Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered on Saturday outside the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, renewing calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a cease-fire in Gaza that would allow the return of hostages taken during…
Harden set to stay with Clippers as NBA free agency opens
[ad_1] Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden brings the ball up during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. …
Macron’s reckless gamble leaves French voters with invidious choice
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. One data point is enough to show how French President Emmanuel Macron’s snap election gamble went spectacularly wrong. In the…
Millie Bobby Brown Kisses Husband Jake Bongiovi in Photo Booth
Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown Courtesy of Millie Bobby Brown/Instagram Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are turning up the heat this summer with their swoon-worthy romance. The Stranger Things star, 20, and her new husband, 22, just blessed…
CNN Criticized For Not Fact-Checking Debate In Real Time
CNN, the host of Thursday’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, has faced criticism for the absence of real-time fact-checking of the two candidates. Trump spread several falsehoods during his time onstage on issues ranging from…
At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks
At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks CitiFm Sun 30th Jun, 2024 21:49 At least 18 people have been killed and dozens injured after a series of blasts by suspected female suicide bombers targeted a wedding, a…
Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Israeli ambassador to Serbia Yahel Vilan on Sunday visited the wounded officer in a Belgrade hospital. Two men were remanded in custody after a Serbian police officer killed a man who shot him with a crossbow outside the Israeli embassy…
‘Despite tech revolution, books remain catalysts for critical thinking,
The Vice Chancellor, Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, has noted that despite the advent of technology, books remained catalysts for critical thinking and instruments of transformation. Adeyemo stated this during a book presentation, titled: ‘Broken heart, yet unbroken,’ written by Osarumen…
Brazil’s Pabllo Vittar is the World’s Next Big Drag Queen
[ad_1] São Paulo’s main avenue was packed this month with thousands of people draped in the yellow and green of the Brazilian flag and captivated by a commanding figure atop a tractor-trailer rigged with speakers. From above, the scene could…