Barcelona won a close 1-0 match against struggling Leganés on Saturday, keeping their spot atop the Spanish league standings.
Raphinha continued his stellar season as both a defensive stalwart and an attacking threat for coach Hansi Flick. The Brazilian created the decisive moment when his cross deflected off Leganés defender Jorge Sáenz for an own goal just after halftime. Earlier, Raphinha had shown his defensive work rate, cutting off a key pass meant for Leganés scorer Daniel Rabaseda.
This hard-earned win pushed Barcelona seven points ahead of Real Madrid before the champions face Alavés on Sunday. The season has just seven matches left, including next month's crucial clásico matchup between the rivals.
Barcelona defender Éric...
Serial killer Rodney Tongai Jindu awaits a new sentence at Bulawayo High Court next week, stirring painful memories for victims' families. His gruesome murders included eating his victims' organs, creating a wave of horror across Zimbabwe. The upcoming court appearance threatens to reopen emotional wounds for relatives forced to recall their loved ones' final moments. The legal journey has taken families through years of grief as they seek closure from these terrible crimes.
Jindu originally received a death sentence from Justice Nokuthula Moyo at Bulawayo High Court in 2018. His fate changed when President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill, sparing him along with 48 other death row inmates. The new law mandates that...
Kenya's President William Ruto joined many national leaders at George Oduor's funeral. The 57-year-old had served as Raila Odinga's security guard since 1995. Oduor died on April 2 at a Nairobi hospital after a brief illness. The president praised him during the ceremony as someone who showed true patriotism.
Ruto called Oduor a person with great integrity who earned the former prime minister's complete trust. He emphasized how the bodyguard demonstrated exceptional competence throughout his career. The president explained he attended because he believes in honoring people from all walks of life. He wanted to recognize the humble security officer who showed remarkable dedication to his duties. Oduor maintained his position protecting...
Buying a home requires more money than just the deposit. Homebuyers must pay legal fees between 3-5% of the purchase price for services like title searches. Government stamp duty adds another 1-4% based on property value. The Deeds Office also charges transfer fees that cost hundreds of dollars.
After purchase, homeowners become responsible for all repairs. They need cash for regular maintenance, such as painting or plumbing fixes. Many financial experts suggest creating a monthly repair fund for unexpected problems like roof leaks. Property taxes, service rates, and utility bills change with usage patterns. Insurance protects both buildings and the possessions inside them.
Zimbabwe homeowners often make special improvements. Many...
A landlord from Zimbabwe living in Britain gave her tenant just two weeks to pay nearly $4,000 in back rent. Property owner Shiela Chipunza wants Wendy Kugara to leave the house near Westgate after arguments about their rental agreement. Her lawyer sent legal papers demanding payment Thursday.
The two women tell very different stories about their arrangement. Chipunza claims they agreed on $350 monthly rent payments. Kugara insists she only agreed to watch the property during renovations without paying rent. Their dispute includes questions about $2,400 that Kugara says she spent on legal fees to remove another tenant named Prince Pagiwa.
Chipunza wants proof of these legal expenses. She asked for receipts, lawyer information, and...
Russian folk singer Nadezhda Kadysheva plans new stadium concerts with dance floors after becoming wildly popular with young people. The 65-year-old performer will keep her traditional seated shows but add the new format, letting older fans sit comfortably as younger audiences dance. Her son, Grigory Kadyshev, confirmed that they aim to hold at least 10-12 concerts in this style across Russia this year. These changes come as her music attracts unprecedented attention from younger generations.
Kadysheva has seen a surging demand among youth during the past six months. Her songs have become karaoke favorites; her Golden Ring ensemble receives many wedding bookings. This newfound fame among younger listeners has significantly increased...
Russian folk group Golden Ring tripled its performance fees after its music became popular with younger audiences online. The ensemble, led by Nadezhda Kadysheva, raised prices to 10 million rubles as demand skyrocketed for its concerts. The company earned about one million rubles in 2023, but income jumped to three million rubles in 2024 when its songs went viral on social media. The sudden fame among young people created a huge demand for live shows across Russia.
Kadysheva performs with accordionist Alexander Kostyuk as part of the family musical group that has existed for 28 years. The ensemble currently tours throughout Russia with all family members participating. Finding tickets has become extremely difficult because shows sell...
Rubin midfielder Ruslan Bezrukov praised his team after their recent 1-0 triumph against Lokomotiv. He felt they executed their game plan perfectly on both offense and defense. The fans enjoyed watching their strong performance on the field. Bezrukov mentioned he never realized Rubin had failed to defeat the railway team for eight years. His comments came during a post-match interview with local media.
The player shared ambitious goals for the remainder of their campaign. Bezrukov believes Rubin can finish higher than last season, possibly reaching the top five positions. He thinks success depends on collecting points whenever possible and grinding out results like they did against Lokomotiv. The victory helped Kazan climb to seventh...
Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, April 13, remembering Jesus entering Jerusalem before Easter begins. The same day honors Saint Hypatius of Gangra, an early Christian martyr. Palm Sunday ranks among Christianity's most important celebrations as one of twelve major feast days that open Holy Week leading to Easter.
All four gospel accounts describe Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey, fulfilling ancient prophecy from Zechariah. He arrived six days before Passover, aware his mission would culminate there through sacrifice for humanity. Jerusalem residents welcomed him as their promised Messiah, placing clothes along his path with palm branches waving above. They shouted Hosanna to acknowledge his royal lineage from...
