A British national has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly sexually molesting minors and taking nude photographs of them. Douglas Robert Brook is also accused of touching the children inappropriately while on a holiday in central Namibia. Police said the suspect targeted young boys and girls from the indigenous San community in the central Otjozondjupa region. The 65-year old Briton faces 38 charges, including rape, indecent assault and child exploitation, Namibia local media reported. The British national, who arrived in Namibia last week for a holiday, is yet to respond to the charges. He was arrested on Sunday after he...
Couple Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum In Washington DC
A young couple have been shot dead as they were leaving a Jewish event in Washington DC on Wednesday night. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were described as being in the “prime of their lives” by the Israeli embassy, where they both worked. Mr Lischinsky was reportedly about to propose to Miss Milgrim. The alleged shooter, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, was filmed shouting “free, free Palestine” while being detained. He is now in custody. Israel’s foreign minister said the attack was a direct result of “toxic antisemetic incitement” since the 7 October 2023 attack that prompted Israel’s military...
Gazans Fear Shutdown Of Water Plants As Israel Widens Offensive
Chronic shortages of water in Gaza are worsening as Israel’s expanding military offensive causes new waves of displacement – and desalination and hygiene plants are running out of fuel. The UN’s humanitarian office has said its partners are warning that, without immediate fuel deliveries, a full shutdown of water and sanitation facilities is possible by the end of the week. Days after Israel imposed its blockade on aid in early March – which is only now being eased – it also cut off power lines to the main desalination plants – a vital source of water for Gazans. It said...
Garnacho’s Brother and Rio Ferdinand Question Amorim’s Decision After Europa League Final Defeat
Alejandro Garnacho’s exclusion from the starting XI in the Europa League final has sparked criticism, with his brother and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand both expressing disappointment over the decision. Garnacho, who had played a key role throughout Manchester United’s Europa League campaign and scored in the last two finals, was only introduced in the 71st minute during United’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. His brother, known on Instagram as rrobber7, took to social media to voice his frustration. In a post shared via his Instagram story, he wrote: “Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from 2...
Olamide Named in Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players List
Nigerian music icon and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players, marking a huge win not just for his personal legacy but for the entire Afrobeats movement. The Billboard Global Power Players list recognizes top executives, creatives, and industry leaders shaping the future of music across the globe. Olamide’s inclusion puts him in the same conversation as some of the most influential names in global music business. The prestigious honor recognizes his leadership at YBNL Nation, the powerhouse label behind Nigerian superstars Asake and Fireboy DML, both of whom released critically acclaimed albums in...
Manchester United’s Season Ends in Misery as They Fall to Tottenham in Europa League Final
Manchester United’s 2024/25 campaign ended in heartbreak as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final. The result marked United’s fifth loss in a European final out of six since 2009, including two UEFA Super Cup defeats. Brennan Johnson’s first-half strike proved decisive, handing Spurs their first trophy in 17 years and capping off a memorable European run for the North London side. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was ecstatic after guiding the club to long-awaited silverware. “I’m hoping they’re tasting success now and that it feeds into how they feel about themselves,” he told...
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EFCC Arraigns Bank Staff To Court For Attempted Server Breach
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, arraigned two employees of Premium Trust Bank, Kehinde Odeyemi and Matthew Adeniyi Damilola, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They were arraigned alongside three other defendants: Samson Latshin Dakup, Bolaji Omotosho Yinka, and Sunday Badeniyi Okunola. The five individuals face a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit cyber-related theft. The agency says the group had allegedly planned to compromise the bank’s IT setup by tampering with server and domain logins, potentially giving them unrestricted access to customer funds. EFCC, however,...
