Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally received a major consignment of historic Asante gold and bronze artworks that were taken from the kingdom […]
Echoes by Jay Putty: A Heartfelt Journey Through Love, Loss, and Longing
On January 9, 2026, Jay Putty returned with “Echoes” a track that feels less like a song and more like an emotional reckoning. The single balances vulnerability and spectacle, merging the raw intimacy of alternative confessional songwriting with the sweeping drama of cinematic pop-rock. Putty channels the spirit of his earlier emo influences while presenting a more mature, layered sound, one that suggests an artist who has lived, lost, and learned, yet still refuses to numb himself to feeling. At its core, “Echoes” explores the lingering aftermath of a relationship that ended without resolution. Rather than wallowing in heartbreak, the…
Tensions Flare in Minneapolis After Federal Agent Shoots Man During Enforcement Operation
Minneapolis experienced renewed tensions on Wednesday after a federal law-enforcement agent shot and injured a man during an enforcement operation, prompting protests and heightened police presence in parts of the city. According to federal authorities, the incident occurred when agents attempted to detain a man who allegedly assaulted an officer during the encounter. The agent fired a single shot, striking the man in the leg. Both the injured man and the agent were taken to hospital, and officials said their injuries were not life-threatening. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting happened after the man resisted arrest and physically…
Trump Says He Was Told Killings Have Stopped in Iran After Deadly Protest Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told that the killing of anti-government protesters in Iran has stopped, a significant shift in rhetoric amid one of the most violent crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s recent history. Despite his comments, independent verification remains unclear and Tehran’s actions continue to be closely watched by world capitals. Speaking at the White House, Trump repeated claims that he was informed “on good authority” that Iran had halted lethal force against demonstrators and suspended planned executions, though he did not specify the sources of that information. The statement came as he signed domestic…
Gabon court sentences former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son to 20 years for embezzlement, money-laundering
A special criminal court in Gabon has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison […]
Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown
In Chicago on Wednesday a federal judge, Jeffrey Cummings, ordered that dozens of people detained in recent immigration enforcement actions be released, and that the […]
Trump says the U.S. “doesn’t have certain talents,” defends H-1B visas amid GOP backlash
President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview that aired Tuesday that the United States lacks some of the specialized skills needed for complex […]
Venezuela announces “massive mobilization” as U.S. carrier sails into region
Venezuela’s government announced a sweeping mobilization of military and civilian militia forces on Monday after the United States moved the USS Gerald R. Ford — […]
Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will “definitely” be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has told CNN that next year’s FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico will “definitely” be his […]
Suicide bombing outside Islamabad court kills 12, interior minister says
A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens during one of […]
UK unemployment rises to 5% as jobs market weakens ahead of Budget
The UK’s labour market has shown clear signs of weakening, with the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that the unemployment […]
Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland’s 10th president
Independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly was formally sworn in today as the 10th president of Ireland in a ceremony at St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, […]
ALL I LIVE FOR – “Into The Ether”
Released on October 31st, 2025, Into The Ether by the Leeds-based metal band ALL I LIVE FOR is nothing short of a sonic revelation. The […]
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