Costs of opposing the government in Russia
After the death of Alexei Navalny, another political prisoner in Russia, Vladimir Kara-Murza, is determined to uphold the hope for change, even while incarcerated. In Russia, speaking out against the…
Women participate in Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri naked festival for the first time.
For over 1,250 years, the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, has been a traditional event at Japan’s Konomiya Shrine, featuring chanting, nearly-naked men pushing toward the shrine to drive away…
US and UK Launch New Attacks on Houthi Sites in Yemen
US and UK fighter jets have conducted airstrikes on 18 Houthi sites in Yemen, targeting storage facilities, drones, air defense systems, and radars. This marks the fourth joint operation by…
Vienna: Five Females Killed Within 24 Hours
Vienna police are investigating the deaths of four women and a teenage girl within a day. Three women were stabbed to death in a brothel, with a suspect arrested. Another…
Nikki Haley Faces Shadow of Trump Defeat but Remains in Race
Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, faces another expected defeat against Donald Trump in South Carolina. Despite the odds, she refuses to quit, sparking speculation about her motives. While she…
Senegal’s President Sall to Exit in April without Election Date Set
Senegal’s President Macky Sall will leave office in April, but there’s uncertainty about when elections will happen. He postponed the vote from Sunday to mid-December, sparking deadly protests. Now, talks…
SA Influencer Deceives Followers into Voter Registration
BBC reports that South African influencer and YouTuber Kay Yarms pulled a clever stunt to encourage her followers to register to vote before the deadline. Instead of posting new content,…
Shimza Aims for Cross-Genre Success with Aloe Blacc
BBC reports that South African DJ Shimza, also known as Ashley Raphala, is making waves globally with his love for house music. He’s set to tour several cities and is…
Ghanaian Singer Falls Short of Sing-a-Thon Record
Last December, Ghanaian media personality Afua Asantewaa tried to break a singing record, but Guinness World Records (GWR) says she didn’t quite make it. She sang for 126 hours and…
Aldi Releases $5 Wine Collection
Aldi just launched a new wine collection called the California Heritage Collection, with nine different types of wine, all priced at under $5. It’s like getting a taste of California…