England captain Harry Kane won the 70th men's Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, edging out Kylian Mbappe and Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward ended a 25-year wait for an English recipient following an unprecedented goal-scoring campaign in European football.
The UK defence spending plan is expected in Wednesday’s budget, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. It is expected to outline a route to 3% of GDP for defence by 2030 and 3.5% for core defence by 2035, but how the increases will be funded remains unclear.
United States law enforcement has arrested six individuals on the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list following manhunts across four continents. The wider global campaign, known as Operation Blackout, has seized nearly $17 billion in criminal assets and dismantled forced-labour scam compounds.
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Nigerian music icon Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 12 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. The landmark achievement highlights the enduring global appetite for Afrobeats and his catalog of international collaborations.
Global markets face intense debate as multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and computer chips struggle to yield matching enterprise revenues. Wall Street analysts and venture capitalists are now pressing technology giants for clear timelines on commercial returns.
Governor Alex Otti has awarded ₦1 million each to five students who represented Nigeria and clinched top international honours in Doha, Qatar. The state also granted a full university scholarship to the 15-year-old team captain alongside cash rewards for teachers and their school.
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among the leading contenders for the men’s award at tonight’s London gala. The 70th ceremony begins at 20:00 GMT, but the winner has not yet been announced.
Fast-food giant McDonald’s is concluding its 32-year global sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup as part of a major overhaul to its commercial marketing strategy. The decision follows lower-than-expected commercial returns from its expansive 110-country campaign during the 2026 tournament.
Former President Barack Obama sharply attacked President Donald Trump's governing record during weekend campaign stops across Ohio and Michigan. Obama urged voters to use the November midterms as a vital check on rising consumer prices, foreign conflicts, and executive overreach.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth presidential term after defeating conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday's tense runoff election. Official results showed Lula winning 51.8 percent of valid votes as his opponent called for an annulment over late voting extensions.
Nigeria's 42-year-old Ebola index patient in Abuja is set for medical evacuation abroad early Monday morning following specialized arrangements. Health authorities confirmed that two suspected cases in Abuja and Rivers State tested negative, while 53 primary contacts remain under strict surveillance.
Serbia’s Student List secured a projected 135 to 140 parliamentary seats on October 25, 2026, following two years of mass anti-corruption protests sparked by the deadly Novi Sad railway canopy collapse
Football's most prestigious individual awards take center stage on Monday, October 26, as London welcomes the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or gala. Fans across the globe can track the exact kickoff times, red carpet arrivals, and official live broadcast channels.
England captain Harry Kane won the 70th men's Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, edging out Kylian Mbappe and Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward ended a 25-year wait for an English recipient following an unprecedented goal-scoring campaign in European football.
The National Centre of Meteorology recorded the UAE’s lowest temperature of the season at 16.9°C on Mebreh Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah early Monday. The sharp drop marks an accelerating autumn shift across the country, bringing cooler mornings and ideal outdoor conditions.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced that aerospace giant SpaceX has finalized a massive $40 billion debt financing agreement to purchase specialized graphics processors. The record borrowing package aims to supply high-performance computing infrastructure for the company’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence operations.
Senior security sources and diplomatic reports reveal that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied for military action against Iran in the final days before Israel’s national vote. The alleged push met stiff resistance from top defence brass and the White House, while Netanyahu’s office firmly rejected the claims.
Veteran Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun has issued a formal apology after an unresolved financial dispute left his Cardiff comedy concert in disarray. The entertainer demanded full accountability and prompt ticket refunds for audience members caught in the fallout.
The UK defence spending plan is expected in Wednesday’s budget, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. It is expected to outline a route to 3% of GDP for defence by 2030 and 3.5% for core defence by 2035, but how the increases will be funded remains unclear.
Fast-food giant McDonald’s is concluding its 32-year global sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup as part of a major overhaul to its commercial marketing strategy. The decision follows lower-than-expected commercial returns from its expansive 110-country campaign during the 2026 tournament.
Former President Barack Obama sharply attacked President Donald Trump's governing record during weekend campaign stops across Ohio and Michigan. Obama urged voters to use the November midterms as a vital check on rising consumer prices, foreign conflicts, and executive overreach.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth presidential term after defeating conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday's tense runoff election. Official results showed Lula winning 51.8 percent of valid votes as his opponent called for an annulment over late voting extensions.
Nigeria's 42-year-old Ebola index patient in Abuja is set for medical evacuation abroad early Monday morning following specialized arrangements. Health authorities confirmed that two suspected cases in Abuja and Rivers State tested negative, while 53 primary contacts remain under strict surveillance.
