President Bola Tinubu travels to Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the lesser Hajj pilgrimage and seek divine guidance for the nation. Before leaving the capital, the Nigerian leader will commission newly acquired military assets for the Nigerian Air Force.
Apple has officially unveiled its first-ever touchscreen Mac laptop, introducing the MacBook Pro with an advanced PROLED XDR display and M5 silicon. The release marks a historic strategic shift for the tech giant, which spent decades resisting touch capabilities on its flagship computer lineup.
At least 68 passengers have died and dozens more are injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid. Spanish transport officials confirmed that human error caused the disaster after traffic operators issued an order during a rail computer outage.
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Pioneering labor organizer and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96 at her home in California. Her family confirmed her passing on Wednesday, honouring an extraordinary trailblazer who dedicated seven decades to uplifting farmworkers, women, and working families.
British heavyweight giants Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to share a purse of close to $200 million for their historic December 11 showdown in Cardiff. Industry reports confirm an equal 50-50 revenue split, representing the largest single payday in British boxing history.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew of Flydubai flight FZ1073. The national honour recognises the captain and cabin crew who saved 174 passengers by subduing an armed co-pilot during a mid-air crisis.
A federal judge in New York sentenced three Alexander brothers to 30 years in prison each for operating a decades-long sex trafficking enterprise. Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander used their luxury real estate prominence and wealth to lure, drug, and sexually assault dozens of women.
At least 10 people have died and dozens are injured after two high-speed trains collided Wednesday morning in Spain's central Toledo province. The disaster prompted rail infrastructure manager Adif to suspend all high-speed rail services connecting Madrid and Andalusia as emergency crews search the wreckage.
Nigeria's electoral commission has opened an inquiry into suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs discovered in the preliminary register of voters on its online portal. Officials clarified that the published file represents an uncleaned initial snapshot, promising complete corrections before certifying the final voter roll on December 15.
Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday morning after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia's flagship Ras Tanura refinery. While Saudi air defenses reported shooting down incoming projectiles, renewed threats against key Gulf infrastructure pushed international benchmarks higher.
Shares of telecom powerhouse Jio Platforms soared during their stock market debut in Mumbai on Wednesday following a record-breaking $3.2 billion public offering. The sharp opening rally lifted the company’s market valuation past $130 billion, making it India’s second-most valuable listed corporation behind its parent company, Reliance Industries.
Apple has confirmed it will replace iPhone Duo handsets suffering from damaged inner displays just days after launching its first foldable smartphone. The company said the issue affects a small number of units, while repair specialists investigate stress along the central folding hinge.
Voters across Israel turned out in record numbers on Tuesday, but official preliminary counts leave neither major political bloc with a parliamentary majority. Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot have claimed paths to power as tough coalition talks begin.
President Bola Tinubu travels to Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the lesser Hajj pilgrimage and seek divine guidance for the nation. Before leaving the capital, the Nigerian leader will commission newly acquired military assets for the Nigerian Air Force.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will return to Australian television as a special guest co-host for the revived culinary competition. Network 10 announced she will team up with veteran presenter Poh Ling Yeow when production begins next year in Melbourne.
Cristiano Ronaldo's maiden 2008 Ballon d'Or campaign with Manchester United has been voted the greatest in history through a global fan poll organized by France Football. The Portuguese forward claimed 75 percent of the vote, finishing well ahead of Lionel Messi's 2012 season in second place.
Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated a 51-directorate campaign council in Enugu State, bringing together top political figures from across party lines. The governor urged party members to run on his administration’s governance scorecard while dismissing opposition parties as lacking substance.
Apple has officially unveiled its first-ever touchscreen Mac laptop, introducing the MacBook Pro with an advanced PROLED XDR display and M5 silicon. The release marks a historic strategic shift for the tech giant, which spent decades resisting touch capabilities on its flagship computer lineup.
Pioneering labor organizer and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96 at her home in California. Her family confirmed her passing on Wednesday, honouring an extraordinary trailblazer who dedicated seven decades to uplifting farmworkers, women, and working families.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew of Flydubai flight FZ1073. The national honour recognises the captain and cabin crew who saved 174 passengers by subduing an armed co-pilot during a mid-air crisis.
A federal judge in New York sentenced three Alexander brothers to 30 years in prison each for operating a decades-long sex trafficking enterprise. Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander used their luxury real estate prominence and wealth to lure, drug, and sexually assault dozens of women.
Shares of telecom powerhouse Jio Platforms soared during their stock market debut in Mumbai on Wednesday following a record-breaking $3.2 billion public offering. The sharp opening rally lifted the company’s market valuation past $130 billion, making it India’s second-most valuable listed corporation behind its parent company, Reliance Industries.
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.
