Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s prime minister, following five days of speculation over his future. Mr Sánchez cancelled official engagements last week after a court opened an initial inquiry into his wife over corruption claims. He denounced them as a harassment campaign by right-wing media. “Expressions of solidarity from all […] The post Spain’s
At least five people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed after dozens of tornadoes ripped through the central US causing serious damage. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power following separate storms that began on Friday. Four of the deaths happened in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared in […] The post At least five killed after
Campaigning was rushed on the back of parliament’s approval of constitutional reforms that would allow lawmakers to elect the president instead of a direct vote by the people. The move transformed Togo, one of the world’s poorest countries, from a presidential system to a parliamentary one. It establishes new prime minister-style position called President of the council of […] The post Togo
A family in the US has been reunited with their pet cat after she was accidentally mailed hundreds of miles to California with a package return. Galeana disappeared from her home in Utah earlier this month – prompting widespread searches for the beloved missing moggie. She was rescued by an Amazon worker nearly a week after […] The post Stowaway cat accidentally mailed
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
Millions of students have returned to their schools across Bangladesh despite a heatwave that prompted a nationwide classroom shutdown last weekend. The reopening of schools on Sunday came as the authorities issued another heatwave alert for three more days as the South Asian country faces its longest heatwave in 75 years. The heatwave reached a […] The post Bangladesh reopens schools
Russia has reportedly arrested two journalists who have been working with international news outlets. Sergei Karelin – a Russian and Israeli citizen – was detained on Friday, the Associated Press reported. He has previously worked with the news agency. He is accused of “extremism” in connection with alleged work for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s […] The post Russia
Burkina Faso has rejected “baseless accusations” that soldiers massacred 223 people in attacks in February. A Human Rights Watch report alleged the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in Nondin, at least 56 of who were children, on 25 February. The NGO said this was “among the worst army abuse” incidents […] The post Burkina Faso rejects
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza. On Saturday Israel’s foreign minister said […] The post Palestinian leader appeals to US
The Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC) West Hills has held its maiden 2024 Doxa Experience, a worship and praise program that invites all to encounter the glory of God. The event, organized four times a year at the end of each quarter, is spearheaded by the Open Heavens Choir (OHC). John Peasah, President of the […] The post PIWC West Hills hosts 2024 ‘Doxa Experience’
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah, has revealed Ghana’s record holder, Benjamin Azamati and in-form Isaac Botsio will join Ghana’s relay team for the World Relay Championship in the Bahamas as the chase for a spot at the Paris Olympic Games continues. Ghana’s 4×100 meter Relay team secured a second place finish in a time of […] The post Joseph
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana grapples with a silent crisis, one that stealthily infiltrates communities, leaving a trail of health repercussions in its wake. Recent scientific observations and meticulous measurements have unearthed a disconcerting reality: Ghana’s weather is becoming hotter, setting the stage for a complex interplay between climate change and public health. […] The post The
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah is expected to contest the Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) 2024 parliamentary election. According to sources, he will be contesting as an independent candidate. He will be competing against National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dumelo and incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Lydia Seyram Alhassan. However, political analysts have always projected […] The post Stephen
Team Ghana is set to participate in the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24, a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ghanaian team consists of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Isaac Botsio, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, who will compete in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. The qualification process for the World […]
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
Empire 102.7, the premier urban radio station in the Western Region, is excited to announce the return of its highly acclaimed program, Empire Sports World, starting May 1, 2024. Renowned for its insightful sports analysis spanning various aspects of the game, Empire Sports World has long been a go-to source for sports enthusiasts. Featuring a […] The post Empire Sports World returns on May 1 appeared
American rapper Kanye West has claimed that his colleague Drake signed his soul to “the devil”. He claimed that their fallout was because the Canadian rapper signed to the devil and began going against God which he (Kanye) represents. Kanye West, who recently hopped on Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘Like That’ remix, said he lent […] The post ‘Drake signed his soul to the devil’ – Kanye
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