Ugandan authorities on Monday began a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week. Health workers and others exposed to the Ebola strain are being targeted in the study, which began four days after Uganda announced the death of a nurse in the capital, Kampala. Two more cases were confirmed on Monday in relatives of the first victim. Officials are investigating the source of the outbreak. Ebola is spread by contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea,...
U.S. ‘Profoundly Grateful’ As El Salvador Offers To Take In Its Criminals And Migrants
El Salvador has offered to take in “dangerous criminals” held in American jails – including those with US citizenship, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. After meeting President Nayib Bukele on a visit to the Central American country, Rubio said the US was “profoundly grateful”, adding that “no country’s ever made an offer of friendship such as this”. According to the U.S. Secretary of State, El Salvador will also accept for deportation migrants of any nationality who are criminals and in the US unlawfully. Rubio has praised Bukele for his policies on gang violence which have dramatically reduced crime...
Court Sentences 60-Year-Old French Filmmaker Sentence To Four Years For Abusing Child Actor Adèle Haenel
Christophe Ruggia, a French film director has been found guilty of sexually assaulting actor Adèle Haenel when she was underage. The 60-year-old was given a four-year sentence, two of which were suspended. He will spend two years under house arrest, when he will also have to wear an electronic bracelet. In addition to the sentence, Ruggia has been ordered to pay €15,000 (£12,500) to Haenel in compensation, as well as €20,000 for the years of psychological therapy she had as a result of the abuse. The court president said Ruggia had “taken advantage” of his influence over Haenel, who was...
Tottenham’s Bid for Marc Guehi Rejected by Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has rejected a significant bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Marc Guehi, according to reports from David Ornstein. The reports also confirm that Tottenham, along with other clubs, is expected to make another attempt to sign the 24-year-old England international in the summer, as he will have only a year left on his contract. Meanwhile, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is facing criticism from the club’s fans, as Spurs have only made three signings so far: Antonín Kinský from Slavia Prague for approximately £12.5 million, Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich, and Kevin Danso from Lens in a deal...
Álvaro Morata Joins Galatasaray on Loan from AC Milan
Spain captain Álvaro Morata has joined Turkish giants Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season. The former Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Chelsea striker will remain in Istanbul between February 2, 2025, and January 20, 2026. According to Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Galatasaray will pay Morata’s parent club, AC Milan, €6 million for the loan transfer. The club also holds an option to make the move permanent for £8 million. Morata expressed his commitment to the team, stating: “I will do my best as long as I wear the Galatasaray jersey. It is a very nice jersey....
Manchester United Fear Lisandro Martínez Could Miss the Rest of the Season
Manchester United fear Lisandro Martínez could be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a suspected knee injury, according to Samuel Luckhurst. The Argentine defender was stretchered off in the 82nd minute against Crystal Palace, visibly distressed and in tears. The injury occurred following a tackle from Ismaïla Sarr, with Martínez seen screaming in pain before collapsing to the ground. Speaking in his post-match press conference, United’s head coach Rúben Amorim expressed concern over the situation: “Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player but as a character, especially in this difficult moment. Now,...
Aston Villa Announce the Signing of Rashford on Loan Until the End of the Season
Aston Villa has completed the signing of England international Marcus Rashford on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes an obligatory £40 million purchase clause should Aston Villa decide to make the transfer permanent. Rashford confirmed the move on his Instagram, stating: *”I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me, but Aston Villa was an easy decision. I really admire the way Aston Villa have been playing this season and the manager’s ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started. “I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for...
China Retaliate Back, Hit U.S. With Its Own Levies, Limit Operating Ability Of U.S. Products In The Country
The People’s Republic of China –PRC—will effectively from February 10 impose 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement automobiles and pickup trucks. This is coming after United States levies on all Chinese went into effect on Tuesday, the country is the only one to go ahead after President Donald Trump paused 25% tariffs he had announced on goods from Canada and Mexico. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, China’s Cabinet, in a statement said: “This unilateral tariff hike by the U.S. side seriously violates World Trade Organization rules, does nothing to...
Breaking News: Tinubu’s Directive Reinstating Obasa Is False, Says Lagos Lawmaker
The widely circulated report claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to reinstate embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been dismissed as fake news designed to distract the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. The report, which originated from an online platform and quickly went viral on Sunday, alleged that President Tinubu had pressured lawmakers to reinstate Obasa just three weeks after his removal. According to the viral claims, Tinubu purportedly argued that the political cost of Obasa’s removal outweighed the benefits of holding him accountable for alleged corruption and abuse of office....