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France Blames Iran for Nationwide Supermarket Fridge Hacks
Europe

France Blames Iran for Nationwide Supermarket Fridge Hacks

French authorities have formally accused an offensive cyber unit within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating coordinated hacks on commercial supermarket refrigerators across the country. The intrusion struck 700 grocery stores overnight, spoiling millions of euros in food and sparking roughly 20 store fires.

22 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Johnny Depp Hints at Hollywood Comeback and Jack Sparrow Return
Culture & Entertainment

Johnny Depp Hints at Hollywood Comeback and Jack Sparrow Return

Johnny Depp has signaled an official return to mainstream cinema with upcoming studio features and a willingness to reprise Captain Jack Sparrow. Long-time franchise collaborator Jerry Bruckheimer is developing a new screenplay as major film distributors welcome the actor back to North American theatres.

23 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story

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Trump Blames Iran War, Anti-Israel Sentiment for Midterm Losses
Politics

Trump Blames Iran War, Anti-Israel Sentiment for Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump argued that widespread public anger over conflict with Iran, rising domestic gasoline prices, and growing anti-Israel sentiment triggered the Republican Party's midterm election defeat. In an extensive interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, the president defended his military strikes against Tehran's nuclear sites while asserting that Republican candidates failed because he was no

23 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
Russell Brand Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Rape
Culture & Entertainment

Russell Brand Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Rape

A London crown court judge handed British actor and comedian Russell Brand a ten-and-a-half-year prison term on Monday following his conviction for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women. The sentencing judge condemned the 51-year-old as a predatory figure who exploited his celebrity status, ruling that Brand will serve at least seven years behind bars before becoming eligible for

1 day agoBy Queen Diana Story
Nvidia Shares Slide as Board Probes CEO Over Spy Affair
Business

Nvidia Shares Slide as Board Probes CEO Over Spy Affair

Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n

1 day agoBy Thabo Molefe
Death Toll Rises in Egypt Train Collision
Transport & Aviation

Death Toll Rises in Egypt Train Collision

At least seven passengers, including a train driver, have died and more than 100 sustained severe injuries following a rear-end rail crash south of Cairo. Public prosecutors and rescue teams spent the night clearing derailed coaches as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an immediate inquiry into signal and operational failures.

1 day agoBy Grace Mwangi
Enugu Air to Launch London Gatwick Flights on December 10
Transport & Aviation

Enugu Air to Launch London Gatwick Flights on December 10

Enugu Air will introduce four weekly scheduled flights between Nigeria and the United Kingdom starting December 10, using a wet-leased Airbus A330-200. Commercial ticket sales are officially underway across domestic and diaspora booking channels, connecting travelers directly from Enugu and Lagos.

1 day agoBy Nath Ogbu
Six Nigerians Return From US Amid Trump’s Deportation Crackdown
Nigeria

Six Nigerians Return From US Amid Trump’s Deportation Crackdown

Federal emergency officials received six adult citizens at the Lagos international airport following their cross-Atlantic charter flight from the United States. While the arrival coincides with tightened American border measures under Donald Trump, Nigerian authorities have not confirmed whether the flight involved mandatory deportations or voluntary returns.

1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo

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Fan Hospitalised After Stadium Floor Collapses in Norway
Sports

Fan Hospitalised After Stadium Floor Collapses in Norway

A football supporter was taken to hospital with fractured ribs after a terrace section gave way during a Norwegian top-flight clash between Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt. Play was temporarily suspended at Romssa Arena while emergency crews evacuated visiting supporters and police launched a structural safety investigation.

1 day agoBy FGT Reporter
Trump Admits Mass Deportation Policy Was 'Too Tough'
Global

Trump Admits Mass Deportation Policy Was 'Too Tough'

United States President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration's immigration crackdown went too far, conceding that widespread removals contributed to significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterms. Speaking in a nationally broadcast interview, Trump signalled a willingness to negotiate an immigration agreement with congressional Democrats to protect long-settled workers.

1 day agoBy Marcus Reyes
Danjuma Backs Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid, Signals Middle Belt Support
Politics

Danjuma Backs Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid, Signals Middle Belt Support

Retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election, asserting that a single four-year term cannot finish critical national projects and structural economic reforms. The former defence minister backed the declaration by leading prominent Middle Belt leaders to the Presidential Villa, setting off significant political shifts across North-Central and

1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
GOP Losses Embolden Vance Challengers for 2028 Race
Global

GOP Losses Embolden Vance Challengers for 2028 Race

Severe Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections have dismantled assumptions of an uncontested 2028 presidential path for Vice President JD Vance. Prominent governors and senators, including Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz, are actively exploring primary bids as the party debates its post-midterm direction.

2 days agoBy Marcus Reyes

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US-Mediated Talks with Russia and Ukraine Begin in Abu Dhabi
Global

US-Mediated Talks with Russia and Ukraine Begin in Abu Dhabi

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have convened in the United Arab Emirates for their first substantive trilateral negotiations in more than nine months. The high-stakes summit in Abu Dhabi aims to establish long-term security arrangements, address contentious territorial boundaries, and explore frameworks for an eventual ceasefire.

6 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore

Politics

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2027: INEC Removes 1.6m Names From Voters Register
Politics

2027: INEC Removes 1.6m Names From Voters Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission has purged 1,609,553 invalid and deceased entries from Nigeria's national voter roll ahead of the 2027 general elections. Electoral authorities also confirmed that 54 officials across 10 states face disciplinary sanctions and potential prosecution for facilitating registration fraud.

8 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo

Culture & Entertainment

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Johnny Depp Hints at Hollywood Comeback and Jack Sparrow Return
Culture & Entertainment

Johnny Depp Hints at Hollywood Comeback and Jack Sparrow Return

Johnny Depp has signaled an official return to mainstream cinema with upcoming studio features and a willingness to reprise Captain Jack Sparrow. Long-time franchise collaborator Jerry Bruckheimer is developing a new screenplay as major film distributors welcome the actor back to North American theatres.

23 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story

Business

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Nvidia Shares Slide as Board Probes CEO Over Spy Affair
Business

Nvidia Shares Slide as Board Probes CEO Over Spy Affair

Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n

1 day agoBy Thabo Molefe

Transport & Aviation

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Death Toll Rises in Egypt Train Collision
Transport & Aviation

Death Toll Rises in Egypt Train Collision

At least seven passengers, including a train driver, have died and more than 100 sustained severe injuries following a rear-end rail crash south of Cairo. Public prosecutors and rescue teams spent the night clearing derailed coaches as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an immediate inquiry into signal and operational failures.

1 day agoBy Grace Mwangi
Six Nigerians Return From US Amid Trump’s Deportation Crackdown
Nigeria

Six Nigerians Return From US Amid Trump’s Deportation Crackdown

Federal emergency officials received six adult citizens at the Lagos international airport following their cross-Atlantic charter flight from the United States. While the arrival coincides with tightened American border measures under Donald Trump, Nigerian authorities have not confirmed whether the flight involved mandatory deportations or voluntary returns.

1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo

Middle East

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Israel-Iran War Reaches Brink as Tehran Issues Ultimatum
Middle East

Israel-Iran War Reaches Brink as Tehran Issues Ultimatum

Iranian leadership has issued a two-day ultimatum threatening severe military retaliation if United States and Israeli operations continue across regional fronts. United States President Donald Trump stated that fresh strikes remain unlikely if diplomatic talks advance, but warned that three naval carrier strike groups remain positioned and combat-ready.

2 days agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori

Technology

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Nvidia Investigates Jensen Huang Over Alleged China Spy Link
Technology

Nvidia Investigates Jensen Huang Over Alleged China Spy Link

Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by a Chinese intelligence asset. The chipmaker stated that business operations will proceed without interruption and that no company secrets or national security data were compromised.

2 days agoBy Chen Wei

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