Raila Odinga, Kenya’s towering opposition leader and enduring symbol of democratic struggle, has died at the age of 80 while in India for medical treatment. […]
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…
Bangladesh: Garment factory fire in Dhaka kills at least 16, probe opened
A fire that ripped through a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in the Mirpur area of Dhaka on Tuesday has killed at least […]
Nii Borlabi Tessa Drops Electrifying New Single “FORMULA”
The global music scene has a new rhythm to dance to, thanks to emerging Afrobeats sensation Nii Borlabi Tessa, who has just released his highly […]
Nude Cyclists Stage “Quintessentially Portland” Protest Against Federal Intervention
Hundreds of cyclists some fully nude, others in costumes or partial dress rode through Portland on Sunday in an impromptu protest aimed at the Trump […]
Joy in Israel as hostages return — families say Hamas “not honouring” deal to return the dead
Tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv and across Israel on Monday as the final living hostages seized in the October 7, 2023 attacks were […]
Hovercraft Return With “Shaken Not Stirred” — A Neo-Soul Resurrection of Lost ’90s Brilliance
The legendary 1990s indie band Hovercraft makes an extraordinary return with their newly reconstructed album Shaken Not Stirred, a nine-track exploration of sophisticated R&B and […]
Murder arrest after deaths of two young children in Stafford
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children, aged two and three, were found dead inside a house on Corporation […]
China Warns of Retaliation as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs
China has issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports by […]
Navy ship stops boat carrying £35m of illegal drugs
A Royal Navy frigate and embarked Royal Marines intercepted and seized more than £35 million worth of illegal narcotics after disabling a high-speed smuggling skiff […]
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies at 79
Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79, her family and multiple news outlets reported Saturday. The veteran performer, celebrated for […]
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