The head of MIT’s Media Lab has resigned following allegations that the academic centre has financial ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. MIT President Rafael Reif confirmed the resignation of Joichi Ito on Saturday following media reports. Mr Reif added…
A powerful typhoon has passed over the Korean peninsula, causing disruption across South Korea and raising fears of crop damage in North Korea. Typhoon Lingling killed three people in South Korea, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and left…
Jennifer Lopez has said learning to pole dance for her latest movie was “one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do for a role”. The actress stars in Hustlers, which premiered in Toronto on Saturday. “In my mind,…
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are appealing to President Donald Trump for help as they march near the US consulate general in the city. Some are carrying banners reading, “President Trump, please save Hong Kong” and “Make Hong Kong great…
US President Donald Trump says he has called off peace negotiations with the Taliban that sought to end America’s 18-year war in Afghanistan. Mr Trump tweeted he had been set to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and senior Taliban leaders on Sunday.…
The Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha said his administration is alive to its campaign promises to the people. The Governor who stated this at an event marking his 100 days in office, on Friday, thanked Imolites for entrusting the leadership…
Reigning European champions Portugal kick-started their bid to qualify for Euro 2020 after beating Serbia 4-2 in Belgrade on Saturday to secure their first victory of the qualifying campaign. Fernando Santos’ side had started the defence of their title with…
Japan’s former empress Michiko “safely” underwent surgery on Sunday after the 84-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, the Imperial Household Agency said. Michiko’s husband Akihito formally stepped down as emperor in April, the first abdication for 200 years in…
Xenophobic attacks: Over 5000 jobs lost in Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lamented the colossal loses recorded in the xenophobic attacks in Lagos, disclosing that over 5000 jobs were lost in the state. The governor…
‘Badoo boys’ is creation of media, killings exaggerated, says Ex-Police boss (Nation) A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, Mr Fatai Owoseni said the news of the dreaded ‘Badoo boys’ is a mirage and creation of the…
