Pope cancels Africa trip, raising concerns for future mobility

                          

Pope Francis' trip to Africa next month has been cancelled because of the 85-year-old pontiff's knee ailment, the Vatican said on Friday, raising questions about his ability to walk during the rest of his papacy.   

Nigeria ruling party picks ex-governor of Lagos Tinubu to run for president

Nigeria's ruling party on Wednesday picked former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate to run for president in elections scheduled for February 2023.

US Supreme Court Halts Texas Law Targeting Social Media Platforms

A divided US Supreme Court blocked a Texas law that critics say would fundamentally transform Twitter Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook by requiring them to allow hate speech and extremism. 

'The whole world' is racing to buy the drones that have helped Ukrainians obliterate Russian tanks and missile launchers, their designer says

Since the Russian invasion began in February, a powerful Turkish-made drone has helped Ukrainian defense forces thwart their enemy on the ground over and over again. 

Plane wreckage found in Nepal mountains; 21 bodies recovered

Rescuers searching a mountainside in Nepal on Monday recovered the bodies of 21 of the 22 people who were on board a plane that crashed a day earlier, officials said. 

I was celibate for three years before divorce – Dancer Kaffy

Record-breaking Nigerian dancer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has revealed that she stopped having sex with her husband three years before their divorce. 

Violent NYC mobster released from prison because feds didn’t take care of his health problems: judge

A Brooklyn judge sprang a violent mobster from prison because he said the federal Bureau of Prisons did a lousy job taking care of the wiseguy’s medical problems. 

Lewis Hamilton felt 'eyeballs coming out of sockets' driving bouncy Mercedes in Monaco

MONTE CARLO -- Lewis Hamilton said he has never experienced anything as bad as trying to drive his bouncing Mercedes around the bumpy Monte Carlo circuit on Friday. 

‘I said my last prayers as the elephant charged’

MR Hanganani Dube (76) of Simukululwe Village under Chief Dingani-Nelukoba said his last prayers as an elephant attacked him in a bush last year in Mabale, Hwange District. 

Man fulfils dream of becoming a dog, pays 2 million yen

In another bizarre incident, a Japanese man fulfilled his dream of becoming a dog. And to look like a dog, he paid a large sum of money for a "life-sized" dog costume. 

Man who said in 2010 that he'd "eat a shoe" if Top Gun 2 was ever made now confronts his past

In 2010, Polygon deputy entertainment editor Matt Patches tweeted: “If Top Gun 2 happens, 

The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is so tall that people perceive time differently from the top and bottom floors

Standing at 2,716.5 feet, Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.
It's so tall that people on the top and bottom of the building have a different read of time.  

Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor Jamie Bartlett passes away

Former Rhythm City actor Jamie Bartlett has passed on. He was 55. The passing of Bartlett was confirmed by a family member, who spoke to eNCA on Monday evening. 

Mbappe has chosen to be Neymar instead of Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi

Kylian Mbappe has done what 99 percent of us ordinary mortals would have done. 

Man 'fell asleep' on the train and ended up getting arrested on court warrant

A Dorset man fell asleep on the train – and ended up getting arrested on a court warrant and appearing before Oxford magistrates.

Why I’ll never support APC, PDP – Comedian Mr Macaroni

Popular comedian and activist, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has stated that he would never support the ruling All Progressives Congress and its opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party.

Naira notes will be out of circulation soon, says CBN official

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that paper currency will soon be out of circulation, urging market men and women to sign into the e-Naira. 

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife laughs off new marriage

Maureen Esisi, ex-wife of Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu’s has reacted to his new marriage.  

India bans wheat exports as heat wave hurts crop, domestic prices soar

                       

MUMBAI: India banned wheat exports on Saturday (May 14) days after saying it was targeting record shipments this year, as a scorching heat wave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high.
          

Elon Musk says he may die ‘under mysterious circumstances’ in cryptic tweet

                                    

Elon Musk suggested he might die “under mysterious circumstances” in a cryptic tweet that appeared to be referring to a threat by the chief of Russia’s space agency.

My wife forces me to have s3x with her: Man begs court to allow him to sleep in spare bedroom

                                          

WHEN it comes to abuse in a relationship, we typically imagine the survivor as being female.

But that is not always the case. Mzingaye Ncube from Nketa 6 suburb in Bulawayo is one of a growing number of male victims of domestic abuse who came forward for help.

Taiwanese father accused of abusing his 1-month-old son because he resembled his grandfather

A Taiwanese father from the Xinying district in Tainan City abused his 1-month-old baby for looking like his grandfather, according to authorities.

Chicago Had 1 Day Of Sunshine In The Past 42 Days

CHICAGO — Chilly, wet and dreary — that’s how weather experts are describing the extreme bummer that has been spring in Chicago.

Oklahoma couple wed aboard airplane after Vegas flight cancellation

          
An Oklahoma City couple's canceled flight on their way to elope in uLas Vegas led to their holding their wedding aboard a Southwest Airlines plane.

This is Where McDonald's Gets Its Meat

 

Where's McDonald's meat from?

Information supplied by McDonald's USA says that the company "partners with a global network of suppliers and farmers to provide quality ingredients and packaging materials." 

Nuella Njubigbo

 

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Scientists find a new way to reduce belly fat and grow muscle

Scientists from Louisville found a new way to reduce belly fat and increase muscles.

China megacity mass-tests, cancels flights after suspected Covid case

                                     

BEIJING: The Chinese megacity of Guangzhou on Thursday cancelled hundreds of flights and began testing 5.6 million people over one suspected Covid case, part of an escalating battle across the country to extinguish the virus.

Singapore executes man after rejecting mental disability appeal

Why I was banned in the US – Comedian Bovi

Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma, on Tuesday revealed that he has been banned from entering the United States.
     

Tuchel reveals why Rüdiger is dumping Chelsea for Real Madrid

                                           

Sources close to Rudiger say Manchester United made the highest offer but that the German centre-back didn’t want to compete for any club in England other than Chelsea 

Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn

                                

The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk.

Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had "tremendous potential" that he would unlock.

This May Be The #1 Best Vitamin to Fight Cancer, New Research Says It's naturally found in a variety of foods. By Desirée O

While you can embrace the best eating habit to lower your risk of cancer and, at the same time, do your best to avoid foods that have been linked to the disease, there is also a vitamin that can apparently help to boost the body's ability to fight cancer.

Kane Tanaka: Japanese woman certified world's oldest person dies

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A Japanese woman officially certified as the world's oldest person has died aged 119.

Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the same year as George Orwell, at a time when Japan was emerging as a global power. 

BREAKING NEWS: Russia is rocked by two huge fires at fuel depot and military facility

Russia was hit today by a major fire following huge explosions at an oil storage depot in Bryansk city in a suspected strike by Ukraine.  

Bangalore Traffic Police deploys ANPR cameras to auto-detect offenders

The Bangalore Traffic Police has deployed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras which can help single out offenders in the densest of roads.

'He went to nut me': Tyson Fury accuses Dillian Whyte of 'cheating' during title fight

Christians celebrate ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in tense Jerusalem

 

Thousands of Christians have celebrated the traditional “Holy Fire” ceremony of blazing candles at the Holy Sepulchre church, Christianity’s holiest site in Jerusalem, to mark the eve of Orthodox Easter.

Buhari, Tinubu, govs, monarchs mourn as Alaafin dies at 83, buried

Chief Imam of Oyo State, Masud Ajokidero (middle) leading a funeral prayer for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemir during the burial of the Alaafin at his palace in Oyo town... on Saturday. Photo: NAN

Japan school gets $27,000 water bill because teacher wanted to ‘prevent Covid'

The teacher, who has not been identified, thought a constant flow of fresh water into the pool would keep it Covid free and left the tap on from late June to early September.

Satellite images appear to show new mass graves allegedly made for Mariupol residents killed in the war

Satellite images released Thursday appeared to show more than 200 new graves in a town where Ukrainian officials say the Russians have been burying Mariupol residents killed in the fighting. 

Cristiano Ronaldo shares touching picture of newborn girl after loss of her twin brother

    

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a moving picture of his family with their newborn daughter - just days after the tragic death of her twin brother.

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her 96th Birthday with Her Most Majestic Photo Ever!

The monarch will quietly spend her birthday in Sandringham — a place loved by her late husband Prince Philip

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best

                       

In a show of strength two months into its assault on Ukraine, Russia test-launched a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday would make Moscow's enemies stop and think.

Arsenal produce at crucial moment

                               

The Gunners' hopes of securing a place in next season's Champions League had been significantly damaged by those losses but this win will provide renewed belief.

American man sues employer after unwanted birthday party, gets awarded US$450,000

                                  

After getting fired over a birthday party at the office, a man in Kentucky has been awarded US$450,000 (RM1.9 million) in damages.

The plaintiff sued his former employer, Gravity Diagnostics, on the grounds of disability discrimination and retaliation.

Strong winds up to 80 km/hr expected to hit Toronto

                            

Environment Canada has issued a special weather alert for the City of Toronto, warning of strong winds and possible power outages.

Boat capsizes off Libya, leaving 35 people dead or presumed dead

A boat carrying 35 people has capsized off the Libyan coast, the UN migration agency has said.

Writer Who Started ASAP Rocky Cheating Rumors Issues Apology While Amina Muaddi Also Chimes In

 Black Twitter has been stressedu out over rumors that A$AP Rocky was cheating on his very pregnant girlfriend Rihanna. 

UK archbishop slams govt’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

The leader of the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Sunday, criticised the British government’s plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda to process their claims.

The pope makes an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine, citing a nuclear risk

VATICAN CITY — On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the "senseless" war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts raging in the world, and cited the "troubling" risk of nuclear warfare.