Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home in Hyde at the age of 46. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious. Hatton, nicknamed “The Hitman”, was one of Britain’s most celebrated fighters, winning multiple world titles during a career that began in 1997 and ended with his retirement in 2012. He later spoke candidly about his battles with depression and alcohol. The Stockport-born boxer had been preparing for his first bout in 13 years, an exhibition fight in Dubai scheduled for December and had recently posted videos of himself…

Russian forces launched a series of overnight bombardments on Ukraine, killing at least four civilians and striking key areas in the contested Donetsk region, officials confirmed on Saturday. The attacks came just a day after the Kremlin signalled that peace negotiations remain stalled. In the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Prosecutor’s Office reported that rockets pounded a residential district for nearly an hour, destroying 14 homes. Three civilians were killed and seven others injured in the assault. The industrial city has faced sustained attacks in recent weeks, with repeated strikes crippling infrastructure and leaving many residents without electricity and water. The…

He alleged that Netanyahu was a war criminal responsible for genocide through Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Rubio is holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A Ukrainian drone has struck one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes, igniting a fire and causing minor damage.

Sikorski warned that Poland’s response would have been “much tougher” had there been casualties, but declined to specify what measures might be taken in such a scenario. “With an aggressor and a liar like Putin, only the toughest counter pressures work,” he said.

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has described the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace as “unacceptable”, while acknowledging that it remains unclear whether the breach was intentional. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, prompted Poland to shoot down the drones, marking the first known instance of a NATO member engaging Russian assets since the onset of the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Saturday ahead of his diplomatic visit to Israel and the United Kingdom, Rubio stated, “We think it’s an unacceptable and unfortunate and dangerous development.” He confirmed that the drones had…

George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union, is to face disciplinary proceedings following controversial remarks he made in response to the fatal shooting of American political commentator Charlie Kirk. The Oxford Union confirmed the decision in a statement released on Saturday, citing the “inappropriate nature” of the comments. Abaraonye, a student at the University of Oxford, was elected to lead the prestigious debating society in June. According to reports published by The Telegraph, he posted celebratory messages in a WhatsApp group after news of Kirk’s death emerged. One message read, “Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s fucking go,” while another,…

Fierce fighting has erupted in Pakistan’s north-western border regions after security forces launched raids on two hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban, killing 12 soldiers and 35 militants, the military confirmed on Saturday. The operations took place in Bajaur and South Waziristan, both districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan and has long been a centre of militant activity.   According to the military, the first raid occurred in Bajaur, where 22 militants were killed during an intense exchange of fire. Hours later, a separate operation in South Waziristan resulted in the deaths of a further 13 militants. The clashes also…

United States President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to impose significant new sanctions on Moscow, but only if all NATO allies agree to halt purchases of Russian oil and implement similar measures.