Hegseth said: “Any attempt by China to conquer Taiwan by force will result in desvastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world. There’s No reason to sugarcoat it, the threat China poses is real and could be imminent.”
Liverpool Submits Record-Breaking Bid for Florian Wirtz
Liverpool have submitted a club-record offer of £135 million for German international Florian Wirtz, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein. It is the highest bid in the club’s history, surpassing the amount they paid Benfica for Darwin Núñez in 2022 (£85 million including add-ons). Wirtz has reportedly turned down a move to Bayern Munich, as he is keen on joining Liverpool. The 22-year-old is said to be very eager to make the switch to Anfield. The attacking midfielder has scored 57 goals and provided 65 assists for Bayer Leverkusen. He is already a full German international and widely regarded...
“We Will Ensure That No Nigerian Affected By This Disaster Is Left Behind Or Unheard Of”— President Tinubu Pledges After Mokwa Flooding Disaster
The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement on Saturday morning has expressed concern over the devastating flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa, Niger State, which tragically claimed the lives of several persons. According to the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah, the downpours lasted for several hours, killing at least 111 people and displaced several others. Tinubu expressed condolences to the affected families and the state while disclosing that he has directed the National Emergency Response Centre and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the scale of the disaster and the urgent...
How Acerbi Beat Cancer, Alcohol Abuse And Depression To Star For Inter
Francesco Acerbi’s story really has all it takes to be a fable. It starts from afar, has an animal with human characteristics as its protagonist – in this case a lion – with its vices and virtues. And like any fable worthy of its name, it ends with a moral. It is a story of sacrifice, resilience and perseverance – one that has seen Acerbi battle with alcohol and depression following the death of his father, twice overcome testicular cancer, and climb the footballing pyramid as a relative veteran to become an unlikely Champions League hero for Inter Milan at...
French Scientist That Created Abortion Pill Dies Aged 98
The French scientist who created the abortion pill has died at the age of 98. Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu died at his home in Paris on Friday, his widow confirmed in a statement. In a post on X, French President Emmanuel Macron called Dr Baulieu “a beacon of courage” and “a progressive mind who enabled women to win their freedom”. Adding that: “Few French people have changed the world to such an extent.” The scientist helped develop the oral drug RU-486, also known as mifepristone, which has provided millions of women across the world with a safe and inexpensive alternative to...
Woman Sues Zion Williamson Alleging The Pelicans Star Committed Sexual Violence Against Her
Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her. The civil lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday night, identifies the plaintiff as “Jane Doe.” She claims she began dating Williamson in 2018, when he played at Duke, and alleges that he engaged in abusive behavior toward her in California, Louisiana and Texas from 2020 until their relationship ended in 2023. Williamson’s New Orleans-based attorney, Michael Balascio, called the claims in the lawsuit “categorically false and reckless,”...
Czech Justice Minister Resigns Over A Donated Bitcoin Scandal
Czech Republic Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned from his post over a bitcoin-related scandal on Friday. Blažek was under fire from the opposition after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoins and sold them for about 1 billion Czech koruna (more than $45 million) earlier this year. Blažek said that he wasn’t aware of any wrongdoing, but didn’t want the four-party coalition government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to be harmed by the scandal. Fiala said that he appreciated his resignation and believed that Blažek acted with goodwill. Blažek was a close ally of Fiala in the government, and...
Federal Officials To Vet Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants Heading To Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University for any signs of antisemitism, marking the latest development in a clash between the Trump administration and the Ivy League school. A cable sent Friday signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by The Associated Press accused the university of failing to keep violence and antisemitism off campus. It said the vetting measure will help consular officers identify applicants with a history of those offenses “and to duly consider their visa eligibility under U.S. immigration law.”...