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Insisting that ''the defense of democracy is more important than any title,'' President Joe Biden on Wednesday will explain in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.

An area of Yellowstone National Park that saw a hydrothermal explosion that launched steam and debris into the air Tuesday will be closed for the rest of the season because more blasts may occur, officials said.

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, promised to empower the Nigeria Police Force with more weapons and recruitment of personnel to boost its capacity to fight crimes. This was as the President demanded an end to inter-agency rivalry among law enforcement agencies in the country. He expressed concern about the rising cases of cybercrimes in the

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has stated Nigeria has the lowest forest cover globally, having only 3.7 per cent. He said this when he appeared as a guest on an episode of Unfiltered: The Big Interview on YouTube, monitored by our correspondent. He said, “Environment is very important for all of us; it is

Ninety-seven runners launched the 48-hour race late at night, most of them starting with a light jog during a rainstorm.

Morocco secured a 2-1 victory over Argentina in the Olympic men's football tournament, despite a chaotic match in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. The match ended with a nearly two-hour suspension due to a pitch invasion by Moroccan fans protesting Argentina's late goal. Cristian Medina's goal was disallowed for offside, securing Morocco's victory.

PARIS -- A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentin

The Israeli premier is fighting for his political life

The government in the budget proposed a revamp of the capital gains structure for financial securities. It rationalised long-term and short-term capital gain tax rates and tenures for shares — listed and unlisted — and other products.

MrBeast YouTube co-host Ava Kris Tyson is quitting the popular channel after allegations surfaced of grooming a minor. Tyson was recently accused of sending inappropriate messages to a then-13-year-old when she was 20-years-old. “I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone,” Tyson said in […]

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’ll continue to focus on combatting inflation, while describing his decision to exit the White House race as a way to get unity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, a speech that shook Washington, divided Democrats and inflamed the political divide over the Israel-Hamas war. The address — Netanyahu’s fourth since 1996 — came more than nine months into the conflict in Gaza, which began after Hamas attacked...

Two teams worked with Warumungu elders to identify 20 objects of cultural importance to the Warumungu community.

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has removed 63,000 accounts associated with the notorious “Yahoo Boys” scam group, the company announced in its Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report on Wednesday. The accounts, deleted over the past few weeks, were used for financial sextortion scams and distributing blackmail scripts. Meta reported

Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited has finally performed the turning of sod ceremony, marking the commencement of construction activities in Lagos. The turning of the sod took place at Shekungba, Ikosi/Ejinrin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State recently.  The Executive Chairman of Midoil, Mrs Elizabeth-Omolara Akintonde, led dignitaries to the large expanse of

Insiders revealed Barack Obama held off on publicly supporting Kamala Harris due to the belief that she can't beat Donald Trump in November.

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria has said that the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has all it takes to reposition the agency for improved efficiency and increased revenue generation. The group disclosed this in a congratulatory message to the new NPA boss on Tuesday, signed by its

This 3-bedroom luxury refurbished villa in Calahonda offers a beautiful blend of modern amenities and traditional Spanish charm. The villa features spacious and stylish rooms, with en-suite bathrooms. The plot is over 1200 metres square with covered terrac

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A visitor from Belgium had to be taken to the hospital after suffering severe burns from a hike on sand dunes at Death Valley National Park.

A man suffered third-degree burns on his feet in 123-degree heat inside Death Valley National Park.

A Belgian man suffered third-degree burns on his feet in Death Valley National Park and was transported to Las Vegas after walking barefoot in sand dunes.

In his first rally since Biden endorsed the VP, Trump referenced his own criminal record and brought up Harris' background as a courtroom prosecutor

There are also Jewish athletes hailing from the United States, Canada and Australia, including Olympic debutants like US swimmer Claire Weinstein and veterans like Aussie paddler Jessica Fox.