On November 25, 2025, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for orchestrating a failed coup […]
Lilac Cooper: A Voice That Listens, Feels, and Transforms
There’s a rare stillness in Lilac Cooper’s music, a sense that she’s not just singing to you, but with you. Her new single, DREAMS, from the upcoming MUTE EP, is a modern prayer — soft, soulful, and deeply personal. Lilac captivates with lines like, “we talk about dreams like it’s the only reality. Holding our breath you know it’s not a fantasy,” capturing the intimate tension between hope and belief, and reinforcing the song’s message that our dreams are both real and attainable. It’s not about a catchy hook or viral moment; it’s about sitting with your own thoughts, trusting…
Walking In, Taking Space: The Energy of ‘International Power
The first thing that struck me about “International Power” was how unbothered it feels. There’s no dramatic build-up, no overproduction trying to force a moment. Exzenya opens with a clean a cappella line that immediately sets the tone — steady, direct, and self-assured. When the beat finally comes in, it feels earned. It’s modern and hip-hop driven, but controlled. Nothing feels accidental. The production gives her just enough space to let her cadence breathe, and that choice works in her favor. What makes the track land is its restraint. A lot of rap anthems lean on volume and aggression to…
RICHARD GREEN – Midnight
When Midnight begins, there’s an immediate sense of stillness, as if the world has paused between one breath and the next. Written and composed by Richard Green, the single feels deeply personal, less concerned with grandeur and more focused on atmosphere. Green, an Italian musician who refined his craft after moving to London in 2012, has always explored contrasts in his work. With Midnight, he leans into restraint, allowing emotion to surface naturally rather than forcing it forward. The track appears on his first EP, A Journey, the opening chapter of a three-part musical trilogy. Conceptually, Midnight represents the exact…
Gang behind £700,000 ATM theft spree jailed
A gang of six men, known as “F**k The Police,” has been sentenced to prison following the discovery of a nationwide ATM theft ring responsible […]
What happened — the blaze in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po District
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24 schoolgirls rescued after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria
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New Zealand woman sentenced to life in jail over “suitcase murders” of her children
A New Zealand woman, Hakyung Lee, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of her two young children, in a case that […]
Minimum wage to increase by 4.1% — bigger gains for young workers
The government has confirmed that the national minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over will rise by 4.1 percent, taking effect from April 2026. […]
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Gramma, a beloved Galápagos tortoise long considered the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, has died. Zoo officials said the tortoise — estimated to be about […]
Tornado leaves behind ‘significant’ path of destruction in Houston area
A fast-moving tornado ripped through northwest Harris County Monday afternoon, carving a “significant” path of damage across several neighborhoods and leaving more than 100 homes […]
Ukraine and Russia trade deadly strikes overnight
Overnight, Ukraine and Russia exchanged devastating strikes that left civilians dead and amplified fears even as a U.S.-brokered peace effort gathers momentum. According to Ukrainian […]
Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will visit Beijing in April 2026 following a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During their […]
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