Japanese Epsilon rocket self-destructs after failed launch: Space agency

                                         

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Wednesday that its unmanned Epsilon-6 rockethad been ordered to self-destruct after an "abnormality" occurred shortly after liftoff. 

Venezuela floods kill 22 after heavy rains

                                     

At least 22 people died and 52 were missing after five small rivers in central Venezuela flooded due to heavy rains, Reuters quoted Venezuela Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as saying on Sunday.

She faked her kidnapping to go back to her ex. Now she'll get 18 months in prison

                                          

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Northern California mother of two was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for faking her own kidnapping so she could go back to a former boyfriend, which led to a three-week, multi-state search before she resurfaced on Thanksgiving Day in 2016.

Donald Trump sued CNN, accusing the network of using its 'massive influence' to defame him 'for the purpose of defeating him politically'

Trump's lawyers filed the lawsuit Monday in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is seeking at least $475 million in punitive damages, according to the suit. The lawsuit also seeks a trial by jury, according to court documents.

Four Years After Last seen: Community In Shock As Landlord’s Skeleton Is Found In His Room

THE Adeosun/Idi Orogbo Community in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State was thrown into shock on Sunday when they found of one of their landlords, Mr John Aderemi Abiola, in his room, almost four years after he was last seen in December 2018. 

Twitter To Roll Out Long-Awaited Edit Button To Limited Subscribers

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Kremlin says Putin is skipping the funeral for Gorbachev

The Kremlin said the ceremony for Gorbachev would have "elements" of a state funeral, hinting it would not follow tradition.Gorbachev has a complex legacy in Russia, where many blame him for the collapse of the USSR.

Hiker dies after becoming dehydrated, separating from group

A hiker in Arizona was found dead Saturday after he separated from his group when they had all run out of water and became dehydrated, officials said.

Popes Who Resign Are Humble, Francis Says in Central Italy Visit

L'AQUILA, ITALY — Pope Francis, who has often said he may step down in the future if bad health impedes him from leading the Catholic Church, on Sunday praised the humility of one of the few popes in history to resign willingly instead of ruling for life.

Deaths from monsoon flooding in Pakistan top 1,000, officials say

Deaths from widespread flooding in Pakistantopped 1,000 since mid-June, officials said Sunday, as the country’s climate minister called the deadly monsoon season “a serious climate catastrophe.” 

China Cancels 23 Loans to Africa Amid 'Debt Trap' Debate

                                             

A recent announcement by China that it is forgiving 23 loans for 17 African countries may be motivated by accusations of "debt-trap diplomacy," say some analysts.

Escaped bull runs wild through Israeli causes panic

                                        

An escaped bull went running through the streets of an Israeli city before wandering into a bank and charging through the hallways of the building.

South African govt sends important message to employers of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders

                                                 

South African employers of Zimbabwean nationals using the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) are advised to start making preparations ahead of December, 2022.

Lightning kills runner on Greek mountain race; hurts another

                                     

THESSALONIKI, GREECE Lightning struck Sunday during a nighttime trail race up a Greek mountain, killing one runner and seriously injuring another, Greek police and the fire service reported.

Kenya: 2022 race: Presidential results per constituency

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Thursday started verifying Forms 34B which contain presidential results as announced at the constituency level. 

Commonwealth Games: Tobi Amusan sets another record to win gold for Nigeria

                                       

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has successfully defended her Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles title after breezing to the first position on Sunday at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. 

US declares monkeypox a public health emergency

                                      

The US has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, as cases surpassed 6,600 across the nation.

The declaration on Thursday allows federal agencies to put funds toward developing vaccines and drugs, and hiring workers to manage the outbreak.

Wife Seeks Divorce, Accuses Hubby Of Hiding Inside Toilet During Robbery Attack

                                
A businesswoman, Asiata Oladejo, has prayed a Mapo customary court in Ibadan, Oyo State, to grant her divorce on grounds that her husband, Abidemi, was undependable because he abandoned her at the mercy of armed robbers when they were attacked.

Zelenskyy visits port as Ukraine prepares to ship out grain

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has eze visited a Black Sea port as crews prepared terminals to export grain trapped by Russia’s five-month-old war, work that was inching forward a week after a deal was struck to allow critical food supplies to flow to millions of impoverished people facing hunger worldwide.

Las Vegas flooding: Multiple casinos, entire Strip, airport under water

Airports, parking lots, and the entire Las Vegas Strip, which houses some of the world’s most famous casinos and hotels, were flooded Thursday night.

Bomb blast kills regional judicial official in Somalia

    
MOGADISHU, Somalia

Multiple casualties were reported on Friday after a bomb blast targeted senior regional government officials in the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa, officials said.

South Africa to replace Zimbabwe as an importer of electricity from Mozambique and Zambia

      

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the South African state-owned power utility, is looking to replace Zimbabwe as an importer of electricity from Mozambique and Zambia to help ease rolling blackouts.

YAYA TOURE HANDED PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB JOB

       

Manchester City great Yaya Toure has been given a coaching job at a top Premier League club as the Ivorian heads into the next phase of his football career.

While establishing himself as one of Africa’s top stars during his time with Barcelona, Toure enjoyed a successful spell in England with the Citizens.

Neymar to Man Utd if Ronaldo bolts?

    

The report states the four-man list of potential replacements includes Neymar, as Paris Saint-Germain look to remove the 30-year-old forward from their wage bill. The Brazilinternational has already been linked to a move to the Premier League, with the French club reportedly offering him to Manchester City.  

Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83

US actor Paul Sorvino, best known for playing Paulie Cicero in the 1990 mobster classic Goodfellas, has died at age 83.   

Bria Weds - Eddie Murphy’s First Daughter Bria Weds In US

                           

American actor, Eddie Murphy, has given out his first daughter, Bria Murphy, in marriage.Bria tied the knot with her fiance, Michael Xaiver, in a memorable Beverly Hills wedding.

Death toll from Pakistan wedding boat accident rises to 50

                                   

The death toll from a boat that capsized while carrying a wedding party in Pakistan earlier this week is presumed to have surpassed 50 after officials said on Wednesday there was no hope of finding more survivors. 

Key Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe

                                      

Russia has resumed pumping gas to Europe through its biggest pipeline after warnings it could curb or halt supplies altogether.

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline restarted following a 10-day maintenance break but at a reduced level.

Africa? Woman burns daughters’ hands using hot knife for eating sugar

                                      
A woman has been arrested for allegedly burning her two daughters’ hands in Athi River, Machakos County.

Kinanie chief Josphat Isinga said the suspect was nabbed after she committed the crime using a hot knife at Kilili shopping centre within the Daystar division on Wednesday. The girls are aged 6 and 8.

Ivana Trump buried at Trump National Golf Club cemetery in Bedminster

      

Ivana Trump was laid to rest at the bucolic Trump National Golf Club cemetery in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Wednesday, a source told The Post.

The ex-wife of former president Donald Trump was buried in a rose gold-hued casket at the tony golf club — which includes a pool complex next to 17th century farm buildings — following her funeral in Manhattan earlier in the afternoon.

Ivana Trump Died From Blunt Force Trauma, Medical Examiner Rules

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Producers of fries refusing to supply to Russia, McDonald's successor says

     

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of the company now running the former McDonald's Corp chain of restaurants in Russia told RBC TV that producers of French fries are refusing to supply to the country and warned that attempts to increase domestic processing are fraught with difficulties.

Drivers warned over surprising £5,000 fine for wearing sunglasses

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Five Things You Should Do To Prevent Premature Ejaculation.

     

Premature ejaculation is a type of sexual dysfunction that occurs when a man has an orgasm and releases (ejaculates) semen sooner than he or his partner would like. 

We’ll double efforts to curb insecurity, Akeredolu assures Ondo residents

Governor rotimi akeredolu of ondo has assured the state’s residents that his administration will double its efforts in the fight against insecurity.

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis: How one family turned this ‘hidden jewel’ into a basket case

The President went missing, his whereabouts unknown, as protestors stormed the whitewashed colonial-era mansion that serves as his residence. The Prime Minister’s private home, meanwhile, was set on fire. News that both would leave their posts triggered celebratory fireworks. 

Hmm - Woman Turns Husband Into Dog Food, Feeds Him To Dog

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Shinzo Abe killing: Body of former Japanese PM returned home

                                         

A motorcade carrying the body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived at his home in Tokyo.

Abe was shot dead while speaking at a political campaign event on Friday morning in the southern city of Nara.

Police investigating the assassination have said the suspect held a grudge against a "specific organisation".

The alleged gunman, named as Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, believed Abe was part of it, they said.


Yamagami has admitted shooting him with a homemade gun, according to police.


As a hearse carrying Abe's body arrived at his residence in Tokyo, members of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), dressed in black, lined up to pay their respects.

Current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit this afternoon.


According to local media reports, a night vigil will be held on Monday and Abe's funeral is due to take place on Tuesday.

Abe was Japan's longest-serving prime minister and his death at the age of 67 has profoundly shocked a country where gun crime is very rare.

He was killed while campaigning for his party in the run-up to upper house parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Prime Minister Kishida, also an LDP member, said he was "simply speechless", vowing that Japan's democracy would "never yield to violence".

He said the election campaign would continue on Saturday with tightened security, with Sunday's vote still set to go ahead.

Gunman made no attempt to flee


Police are investigating why Abe was targeted and whether his killer acted alone.


He was giving a speech on behalf of a political candidate at a road junction in the southern city of Nara when he was shot from behind.


Photos from the event show the suspect standing close to Abe moments beforehand.


Witnesses described seeing a man carrying a large gun moving within a few metres of Abe and firing twice. The former prime minister fell to the ground as bystanders screamed in shock and disbelief.


Security officers dived on to the gunman who made no attempt to run.


The weapon that killed Abe was made using metal and wood, officers said, and appeared to be wrapped in duct tape.



Several other handmade guns and explosives were later found at the suspect's home.

Abe suffered two bullet wounds to his neck and damage to his heart during the attack.

He was said to be conscious and responsive in the minutes after the attack, but doctors said no vital signs were detected by the time he was transferred for treatment.


Medics worked for hours to save him before he was pronounced dead at 17:03 local time (08:03 GMT) on Friday.

IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERSImage caption,
The improvised weapon lies on the ground after the alleged gunman was arrested


On Japanese social media, the hashtag "We want democracy, not violence" was trending throughout Friday, with many users expressing their horror and disgust over the incident.


Gun violence is extremely rare in Japan, where handguns are banned and incidents of political violence are almost unheard of.


In 2014, there were just six incidents of gun deaths in Japan, compared to 33,599 in the US. People have to undergo a strict exam and mental health tests in order to buy a gun. Even then, only shotguns and air rifles are allowed.

IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERSImage caption,
In a photograph taken moments before the attack, the alleged gunman can be seen standing behind Mr Abe in a grey t-shirt with a black bag


Abe first held office for a year in 2006 and then again from 2012 to 2020 before stepping down, citing health reasons.

While he was in office, he pushed more assertive policies on defence and foreign policy and had long sought to amend Japan's pacifist post-war constitution.

He also pushed for an economic policy that came to be known as "Abenomics", built on monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and structural reforms.

He was succeeded by his close party ally Yoshihide Suga, who was later replaced by Mr Kishida.

IMAGE SOURCE,ASAHI SHIMBUN/REUTERSImage caption,
The suspect was confronted by a police officer following the shooting

'Despicable attack'


Prominent voices across the world condemned the incident, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling it a "despicable attack".


US President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Kishida to express his "outrage, sadness and deep condolences" on Abe's shooting. He said the assassination was "a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him [Abe]".


Mr Biden ordered US flags to be flown at half-mast over the weekend.


In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of national mourning, expressing outrage and sadness, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Abe as a global statesman.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called the attack an "unacceptable act of crime" and extended condolences to "the Japanese people for having lost their longest-serving prime minister and a respected politician".

On Saturday, China's President Xi Jinping sent his condolences Mr Kishida on the death of the former Japanese prime minister.

On Friday, comments gloating over the attack on Abe dominated Chinese social media and also surfaced on Korean platforms.

China and South Korea have historically had complicated and fraught relationships with Japan. Abe, known for his military hawkishness, was unpopular with citizens of both countries during his term in office.

Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter

                          

Elon Musk is seeking to end his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of the agreement.

The announcement is the latest twist in a long-running saga after the world's richest person decided to buy Twitter in April.

Image That Looks Like Jesus Appears In The Sky, Leaves People In Awe

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Elon Musk had twins last year with one of his top executives, Insider says

Tesla’sw Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk wand Shivon Zilis, a top executive at his brain-chip startup Neuralink, had twins in November 2021, Insider reported.

Super Eagles star’s move to Southampton confirmed by transfer guru

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Soludo: Why we demolished Odumeje’s church

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has explained why the state government demolished the church building of a popular prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, otherwise known as Odumeje.

Rihanna become the youngest self-made billionaire at $1.7 billion networth

Musician turned business mogul, Rihanna has just become America’s youngest self-made billionaire with $1.7 billion. 

We’ve Fired Judge Who Dissolved Marriage, Snatched Complainant’s Wife

The Lagos State Government says it has fired a customary court judge, Mr Ishola Razaki Adeyemi, who allegedly dissolved a marriage and snatched the wife of a complainant, Mr. Olayemi Ayeni.

Fidelity Bank takes over three Discos, FG intervenes

The Federal Government on Tuesday night announced the takeover of Kano, Benin and Kaduna electricity distribution companies by Fidelity Bank Plc after the bank initiated action to take over the boards of the three Discos.

HIA! Chiadzwa shops run out of cond0ms

    

AT Mutsago Business Centre under the diamond rich Chiadzwa area of Marange, there are several beer outlets and shops, but none of them have cond0ms in stock.

At Mukwada Business Centre, another rural shopping centre with about eight shops and two beer outlets where the local clinic usually supplies cond0ms, none of the business operators have cond0ms in stock.

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