UK Radio Station Breached Rules Over False King Charles Death Report
UK media regulator Ofcom has ruled that Radio Caroline breached broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III during a May broadcast. The station, a former pirate radio broadcaster now known for its rock music programming, aired pre-recorded messages announcing the monarch’s supposed death. It later apologised for the incident. One […]
Vicky Seymour Resumes as UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria
Vicky Seymour has resumed duty as the United Kingdom’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Gill Lever OBE, whose diplomatic posting ended in June 2026. The UK Government announced Seymour’s appointment in a statement issued on Thursday. Seymour has taken up her new role in Abuja, where she is expected to work with […]
UK Expands Global Talent Visa for Research Firms
The UK government has expanded its Global Talent visa programme to allow more than 100 research-intensive businesses to recruit top scientists and engineers from around the world, as part of efforts to strengthen innovation, research and economic growth. Announcing the move on Thursday, the government said the expanded scheme will, for the first time, enable […]
A$AP Rocky Says Rihanna’s Wealth Doesn’t Intimidate Him
American rapper A$AP Rocky has said he is not intimidated by the financial success of his partner, global music star and businesswoman Rihanna, insisting that her billionaire status has never affected their relationship. Speaking on a recent episode of the Jason CC Show, Rocky said he takes pride in Rihanna’s achievements and does not believe […]
Iran Denies US Talks Despite Trump’s Claim
Iran has denied that it is engaged in negotiations with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement that fresh talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries would begin on Monday. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was not holding talks with Washington. He […]
Amb. Sulu-Gambari Shines In Malaysia, Presents Letters of Credence to King Sultan Ibrahim
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu-Gambari, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. The colourful ceremony was held on last week at the Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. Ambassador Sulu-Gambari presented both the […]
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, making it the first European Union country to introduce such a measure. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to implement the ban by September, pending constitutional approval. The bill, passed by the National Assembly in a 279-81 vote after […]
15 Injured in Rotterdam Tram Collision
At least 15 people were injured, including one seriously, after two trams collided on Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge in the Netherlands on Wednesday. The crash occurred on the landmark bridge spanning the River Maas, a key transport route in the Dutch port city. Webcam footage showed one tram slamming into the rear of another, leaving both […]
UK Inflation Falls to 2.6% in June
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.6 percent in June, beating analysts’ expectations as lower petrol and diesel prices helped ease consumer costs, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6 percent in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8 […]
UK Warns Travellers Against Drug Courier Recruitment
The UK Home Office has warned young travelers against accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. In an advisory issued on July 17, 2026, Border Force said organized crime groups are increasingly targeting school and university leavers, first-time travelers and young holidaymakers through social media, particularly […]
