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Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a one-off Kitchen Disco Christmas Party to London on Thursday (15.12.22) night. The 43-year-old singer became renowned for her singalong specials on Instagram during lockdown, and she marked the launch of the Ultra Connected Christmas House, powered by Vodafone Pro II broadband, by adding a special festive twist to her short set. […]
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says climate change is behind an unprecedented surge in the number of cholera outbreaks around the world this year. At least 30 countries have reported outbreaks of the deadly disease this year, about a third higher than normally seen. Philippe Barboza, WHO’s team leader for cholera and epidemic diarrheal diseases, […]
GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana is developing a national security strategy amid fears of heightened terrorism threats. The country’s minister of defense, Kagiso Mmusi, addressed parliament Thursday. “The emerging global security challenges, such as cybercrime, terrorism, poaching, human trafficking, distribution of drugs, money laundering and transnational organized crimes, continue to threaten Botswana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Irregular […]
JOHANNESBURG — A South African researcher has developed a way to remove contaminants from water used in mining that could help clean up the dirty industry. The award-winning ion exchange method not only cleans the water but captures polluting metals that can then be re-purposed. At a Johannesburg laboratory, researchers from the University of the […]
Sam Ryder has been nursing a dislocated shoulder and broken toe while on tour. The 2022 ‘Eurovision’ runner-up has managed to power through with his jaunt up and down the UK with a smile, despite struggling with his injuries. His toe injury was sustained while in Liverpool for his gig at the world-famous Cavern Club […]
Criminalization of journalism is on the rise around the globe with a record 363 journalists jailed, according to data published Wednesday. In its annual census of journalists jailed in retaliation for their work, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) recorded its highest tally since it began compiling data in 1992. The 363 in jail as […]
AL KHOR, QATAR — France and Kylian Mbappe are headed back to the World Cup final for a much anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament. France defeated Africa’s first ever semifinalist 2-0 Wednesday, with Mbappe playing a part in goals by Theo Hernandez in the fifth minute and […]
Kehlani has claimed a fan sexually assaulted them as they were escorted through a crowd after a show in Manchester, England on Monday. The Honey singer, who prefers they/them pronouns, told fans in a since-deleted Instagram Stories on Monday that they were sexually assaulted following their concert at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. “I’ve made video […]
LUSAIL, QATAR — Two goals by swashbuckling striker Julian Alvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty gave Argentina a 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia in the first World Cup semi-final game on Tuesday to set up a showpiece meeting with France or Morocco on Sunday. Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores the team’s first goal from the […]
Kate Hudson is planning to release her debut album in 2023. The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actress opened up about her new venture during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night. “I love to sing,” Kate told Jimmy. “I just feel weird saying it… No, I’ve […]
