A former US Marine who placed a passenger in a fatal chokehold on the New York subway has appeared in court to be charged with manslaughter. Daniel Penny, 24, is accused of causing the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on…
South Africa says US ambassador apologised for alleging country supplied arms to Russia
South Africa’s foreign ministry says the US ambassador has “apologised unreservedly” for claiming the country sold weapons to Russia. On Thursday Reuben Brigety alleged a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and weapons in Cape Town last December. South Africa…
New York City Mayor visits Nigeria Sunday
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will arrive in Nigeria on Sunday for a two-day visit as part of his tour to Africa. Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija disclosed this in an interview with the News…
8 victims dead in shooting at Texas outlet mall
A mass shooting at a Dallas-area outlet mall has left eight victims dead — in addition to the shooter — and several others injured, Allen, Texas, police said. The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets…
Unheard Prince music to be released from late star’s famous vault as part of annual Paisley Park Celebration
Unreleased Prince music from his famous vault is set to be released over the late music legend’s annual Celebration event. Each year, the ‘Raspberry Beret’ hitmaker’s estate throws open the doors to his Paisley Park museum, home and studios in…
US national security advisor to visit Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden’s national security advisor said on Thursday he will travel to Saudi Arabia at the weekend for talks with Saudi leaders as well as Indian and Emirati officials. “This weekend I will be in Saudi Arabia for meetings…
CIA staged ‘‘Color Revolutions’’, hacker attacks around globe – Chinese Cyber-security Centre
A Chinese report has alleged that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) masterminded a great number of hacker attacks and “color revolutions” in the post-Soviet space and other regions of the globe. China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre and…
Suspect in shooting at Atlanta medical facility captured after manhunt, police say
A man accused of opening fire in an Atlanta medical facility waiting room Wednesday, killing one woman and wounding four others, is in custody, police said. Atlanta police announced the apprehension of 24-year-old Deion Patterson at around 8 p.m., almost…
Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates to the highest level in 16 years as it battles to stabilise prices. The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points – its 10th hike in 14 months.…
Woman has ‘‘loud and full body orgasm’’during LA Philharmonic concert
The ground really moved for one woman during the second movement of the LA Philharmonic’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony — when she experienced a “loud and full body orgasm.” Several concertgoers described the woman’s climactic moment Friday from the…