The number of casualties in the Ukraine conflict rose again on Saturday, with fatalities reported from Kharkiv and the Donetsk region in Ukraine and from the Russian city of Belgorod, according to officials. The death toll from a Russian airstrike on a…
Reports: Violent clashes during ongoing Israeli operation in Jenin
Israel’s large-scale military operation in Jenin in the northern West Bank is continuing, Palestinians said on Saturday. Heavy clashes were reported between Israeli forces and armed Palestinians in the flashpoint city, which is considered a militant st…
Leipzig end Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga run after 35 games
RB Leipzig became the first team in 15 months and after 35 games to beat champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga when they rallied from two goals down to a 3-2 triumph. Lois Openda’s brace in the 57th and 80th completed the turnaround after Kevin …
Norwegian princess and US shaman marry in exclusive event
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, 52, and self-styled US shaman Durek Verrett, 49, married in a private ceremony by the Geiranger Fjord on Saturday, the wedding’s press spokesman confirmed After afternoon tea and cocktails at a nearby hotel, the grand …
State interior minister mulls knife ban at large festivals
Following a knife attack in the western German city of Siegen, the state government’s interior minister is considering increased security measures at events, which could result in mandatory bag checks at large festivals. “I am currently examining wheth…
First children in Gaza receive polio vaccines as part of WHO campaign
Although the World Health Organization’s (WHO) polio vaccination campaign in war-torn Gaza officially starts on Sunday, the Palestinian Health Ministry released footage on Saturday showing some children already getting their first shot. Footage from a …
Baltic States commemorate 30 years since Russian troop withdrawal
Estonia and Latvia commemorated the 30th anniversary of the withdrawal of Russian troops from the two Baltic states with various events on Saturday. In the Estonian capital Tallinn, President Alar Karis, and in the Latvian capital Riga his Latvian coun…
Ohio QB Jahmeir Spain receiving Power 4 interest after staggering 8 TD game
Cincinnati Mt. Healthy quarterback Jahmeir Spain currently holds seven FBS offers from Group of 5 programs. After Friday’s night’s impressive showing, Spain is receiving some Power 4 attention. Spain was 21-of-29 passing for 453 yards and an astonishin…
Leipzig end Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga run after 35 games
RB Leipzig became the first team in 15 months and after 35 games to beat champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga when they rallied from two goals down to a 3-2 triumph. Lois Openda’s brace in the 57th and 80th completed the turnaround after Kevin …
Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru approves payment of N70,000 minimum wage
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to civil servants under the employ of the state. Nwifuru, who made the announcement on Saturday at the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024, said h…