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Imprisoned singer R. Kelly alleges “murder plot” against him in prison/in /by
The American R&B star R. Kelly was convicted of child abuse in 2021 and is currently serving two sentences in a North Carolina prison. His allegations have been dismissed by government attorneys as a "fanciful conspiracy".
US president Trump renews extension for TikTok to avoid nationwide ban/in /by
A US law requires Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face its nationwide ban in the United States. Trump has however vowed to "not let TikTok go dark", and the US government has attempted to negotiate a solution with China.
Why Juneteenth matters: the day slavery truly ended in the U.S./in /by
On June 19, 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking the occasion was an act of bravery and defiance for many Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Americans prepare for Juneteenth celebrations, marking the emancipation of enslaved people/in /by
On June 19, 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking the occasion was an act of bravery and defiance for many Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Mamelodi Sundowns victorious in Club World Cup debut match/in /by
The goal for the 1-0 victory against Ulsan HD was scored by striker Iqraam Rayners. The Sundowns are set to next face German club Borussia Dortmund.
Ramaphosa concludes G7 summit visit, no meeting with Trump/in /by
The summit ended on Tuesday in Canada. Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues, with US president Trump departing a day early.
Sudan war fuelled by external arms flow to the country/in /by
As the civil war in Sudan has entered its third year, international organisations point out the continuous arms flow to the country that has facilitated the hostilities. The civilian population bears the brunt of the conflict, facing famine, sexual violence and bombings.
Real Madrid finalise preparations ahead of their opening CWC game/in /by
Real Madrid finalise preparations without Mbappe ahead of their opening CWC game
From track to diplomacy: Usain Bolt named EXPO 2027 ambassador/in /by
Athletics legend Usain Bolt was named ambassador for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade at a Tuesday meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Police shoot man at close range during Kenyan protests/in /by
Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.