Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed a deal to write a memoir of his tumultuous time in office, which began with a vow to “get Brexit done” and ended in scandal and resignation. Publisher HarperCollins said Monday that…
David Carrick: Met investigating 800 officers over abuse claims
The Met Police is investigating 1,000 sexual and domestic abuse claims involving about 800 of its officers, the commissioner has said. It comes after PC David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offences, including dozens of rapes. Sir Mark Rowley announced…
UK government to block Scottish gender bill
The UK government has decided to block a controversial Scottish bill designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. UK ministers say the draft law would conflict with equality protections applying across Great Britain. It is…
Brendan Fraser gives tearful speech after winning at Critics Choice Awards
Brendan Fraser was overcome with emotion after winning the Best Actor award at the Critics Choice Awards. During last night’s (January 15) ceremony, the actor took home the prize for his turn in The Whale, where he gave a tearful…
Italy’s most-wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Sicily
Italy’s most-wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run. Messina Denaro was reportedly detained in a private clinic in Sicily’s capital, Palermo. He is alleged to be a boss of the…
Gina Lollobrigida: Italian screen star dies at 95
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, one of the biggest stars of European cinema in the 1950s and ’60s, has died at the age of 95. Often described as “the most beautiful woman in the world”, her films included Crossed Swords, the…
Gunmen attack INEC office in Enugu, kill 1 policeman
Gunmen have attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Enugu South Local Government Area, killing one police officer. “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka J. Chukwu, has reported that our office in Enugu South…
Again, Atiku storms Lagos, hits Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, called on Nigerians not to give power to the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku stated this while speaking at The…
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale kicked by fan following North London derby
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale appeared to be kicked in the back by a spectator following Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Following the full-time whistle, Ramsdale went around the net to grab…