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Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Zion, born Félix Ortiz, is hospitalized after a serious ATV accident, his management team and local media reported. His condition is described as “reserved,” and doctors are closely monitoring his recovery. Zion was admitted to the Medical Center in San Juan...

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's motorcade came under attack Tuesday when shots were fired at his convoy in Cañar province, according to officials and local media. Noboa was unharmed, though several vehicles were damaged. The attack occurred as protesters, part of the Indigenous movement...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at Nashville International Airport on Tuesday due to staffing shortages, marking the first such order during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The stop, from 6:32 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time, impacted departures from...

U.S. forces killed a high-ranking al-Qaeda-linked attack planner in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported. The strike, carried out last week, targeted Muhammad ‘Abd-al-Wahhab al-Ahmad, a member of the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Ansar al-Islam. Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM’s commander...

Tropical Storm Jerry, recently formed over the central Atlantic, is strengthening and is expected to become a hurricane within the next day, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of Tuesday evening, the storm, located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands, was producing...

A newly elected mayor in Germany, Iris Stalzer, was found critically injured following a stabbing attack at her home, officials and local media report. Authorities in Hagen stated that they were called to Stalzer's residence in Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, at approximately 12:40 p.m. on...

Simba Group, in collaboration with Luminous Power Technologies, hosted a major event at the Radisson Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, to unveil a new range of Luminous solar inverters and lithium batteries. The event brought together Simba's top 50 channel partners from across Nigeria, celebrating the...

Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin's Creed game set in the post-American Civil War era, with a storyline focused on a former enslaved Black man in the American South. The game would have seen players recruited by the Order of Assassins to confront a growing Templar threat, including the...

Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Fold, is shaping up to be one of the company’s most ambitious hardware projects. A new report suggests the device will feature a hybrid aluminum and titanium frame, combining the strength and durability of titanium with the lightweight benefits of...

A housemaid and a gardener from Borrowdale, Harare, appeared in court on charges of colluding to steal US$35,000 and 40,000 Tanzanian Shillings from their employer. Wilbert Maambirwi, 58, and Tariro Manda, 25, were charged with theft of trust property and were remanded in custody by Harare...

The High Court has granted local businessman Tinaapi Nyawo bail pending appeal after challenging his conviction and three-year sentence, which was handed down by former regional magistrate Clever Tsikwa. Nyawo had been convicted of fraud involving a US$65,000 vehicle and sentenced to five years...

At a time when children with disabilities face significant barriers in accessing education and rehabilitation, St Giles Medical Rehabilitation Centre is working to enhance infrastructure and care to ensure every child receives the support they need. Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, the wife...

Mashonaland Central Province has set a goal to cultivate over 500,000 hectares for the 2025/2026 summer season, building on its strong agricultural performance from the previous year and favorable rainfall forecasts. Provincial agronomist Cain Loki reported that the province exceeded its...

The State Services Bill, which aims to establish a fund to provide pensions and benefits for public service members in retirement, faces potential nullification after the Parliamentary Legal Committee (PLC) raised concerns about some provisions that it deemed unconstitutional. The committee...

Accurate information is essential to achieving Zimbabwe's goal of becoming an upper-middle-class economy by 2030, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere said. In a speech delivered by Deputy Minister Omphile Marupi at the Second Consultation on Media and...

The completion of the Trabablas Traffic Interchange marks a significant achievement in Harare’s infrastructure development, demonstrating the Second Republic’s commitment to modernizing the city and improving traffic flow. President Mnangagwa launched the project in May, which was constructed at...

Two women from Bulawayo have been remanded in custody on charges of orchestrating and facilitating armed robberies between September and October this year. Sekai Vumbunu, 45, and Florence Chisiri, 33, appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court, facing two counts of armed robbery...

A South African High Court adjourned to allow Ranti Makgato to compose himself after he became emotional while recounting his search for his mother, who was found dead in a pigsty. His mother, Maria Makgato, and Lucadia Ndlovu were shot and killed on Zachariah Olivier’s farm in August last year...

Karrueche Tran is standing by her rumored boyfriend, Deion Sanders, as he faces health challenges. The actress and entrepreneur appeared in Sanders' latest YouTube vlog, supporting him during his 16th medical procedure after doctors discovered more blood clots in his leg. The vlog showed Tran...

Mathew Knowles is opening up about what truly matters in his life: his wife, health, and happiness. In a candid interview with Carlos King, the 73-year-old music executive shared personal details, including his battle with cancer and COVID at the same time. Knowles revealed he is a cancer...