Police in Georgia arrested a prominent opposition leader early Monday after using water cannon and tear gas to scatter anti-government protesters who rallied outside Parliament for the fourth straight night.The protests were set off by the government’s announcement last week that it was suspending talks on joining the European Union. Critics saw that as confirmation of a Russian-influenced shift away from pro-Western policies, something the ruling party denies.The Coalition for Change, the country’s largest opposition party, said in a post on X that Zurab Japaridze, one of its leaders, had been arrested by police while leaving the demonstration.Footage showed Japaridze being placed in an unmarked...
Liverpool Defeat Manchester City 2-0, Leaving ManCity Winless in 7
Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over Manchester City in their top-of-the-table Premier League clash. The Reds dominated the game, with captain Virgil van Dijk coming close to scoring in the 11th minute, but his header hit the woodwork. One minute later, Liverpool took the lead through Cody Gakpo. Van Dijk almost made it two in the 19th minute, but his header flew wide. Manchester City’s only real chance of the first half came in the 39th minute through Rico Lewis, after a pass from Erling Haaland, but the 20-year-old put his shot wide. The second half saw Liverpool continue their...
Manchester United Cruise Past Everton with 4-0 Victory
Manchester United trashed Everton 4-0 in Rúben Amorim’s first home game in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League. Manchester United started the game slowly, but Rashford’s 34th-minute goal, which came at the edge of the box through a Bruno Fernandes corner, saw momentum shift to Manchester United. The Red Devils doubled their advantage after 7 minutes through Joshua Zirkzee, with Bruno Fernandes providing the assist again. Manchester United continued their dominance immediately after the start of the 2nd half, as Marcus Rashford made it three for Manchester United. The English international is excelling under the new manager Rúben...
ELTON JOHN LOST EYESIGHT, STRUGGLES TO SEE HIS NEW STAGE MUSICAL
British singer and songwriter Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of “The Devil Wears Prada” in London on Sunday and told the audience that “I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight.”“So it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good tonight,” he said.The 77-year-old disclosed in September that an infection had left him “with only limited vision in one eye.”In an...
NDLEA Arrests 59-Year-Old Brazil Based Nigerian For Smuggling 700 Grams Of Cocaine Through His Stomach.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of one Ezeokoli Sylva, a businessman based in Brazil, for allegedly smuggling 700 grams of cocaine.A body scan revealed foreign objects in his stomach, prompting authorities to place him under excretion observation. He later expelled 29 wraps of cocaine, which tested positive for the substance.This was disclosed in a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, December 1:“After 35 years in Brazil, a businessman based in the South American country, Ezeokoli Sylva has returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, a discovery made following...
Photos And Video: Sierra Leone’s Anti Corruption Commission Recovers $1.5 Million From A Banker.
Salim Mansaray fled to Dubai, UAE, but was forced to return to Sierra Leone.
Biden Heads To Zambia, Congo And Angola, To Counter China’s Global Influence
President Joe Biden to visit Africa this week in an attempt to showcase a U.S.-backed railway project in three countries that he has pushed in countering some of China’s global influence.Biden’s first visit to the continent as president will highlight the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment in Zambia, Congo and Angola. It aims to advance U.S. presence in a region rich in the critical minerals used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies.The U.S. has for years built relations in Africa through trade, security and humanitarian aid. The 800-mile (1,300-kilometer), $2.5 billion railway upgrade is a different move and has shades of China’s Belt and Road...
Chancellor Scholz Visits Ukraine, Emphasizes Germany Will Remain The Country ‘Strongest Supporter In Europe’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than 2 1/2 years Monday just weeks after he was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for having a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.That call came at a time of widespread speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine as the incoming president has promised to end the conflict. In a major shift, Zelenskyy signalled Friday that an offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control could end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine.Scholz’s visit comes ahead of an...