Pop star Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty in a New York State court on Friday (Sept 13) to a lesser traffic charge than drunk driving after he was arrested over the summer when police spotted him failing to obey a stop sign and veering off lane. Timberlake, 43, agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability […]
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KYIV – Russia started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1 in 2023 using Chinese engines and parts, which it has deployed in the war in Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents seen by Reuters. The intelligence – which included a production contract for the new drone,
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SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu and discussed deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries, state media KCNA said on Sept 14. They had a “wide exchange of views on regional and international situations”, and reached a satisfactory consensus on issues including more “co-operation to defend
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HANOI – The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi and the landslides and flash floods it triggered rose to 254 on Sept 13, authorities said, as flood waters receded and search efforts pressed on. The South-east Asian country is still reeling from the strongest storm to hit Asia this year which made landfall on
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At least 19 people were killed in Myanmar after heavy rains triggered floods in and around the war-torn country’s capital city, with rescuers moving some of the 3,600 people displaced to safer areas on boats, according to the national fire service. Adverse weather brought on by Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia this
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MTN Uganda joins Busoga Kingdom to celebrate the 10th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV MTN Uganda joined the Kingdom of Busoga in celebrating the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. As part of its contribution to the 10th coronation anniversary celebrations, MTN
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force [JASDF] has been given the go-ahead by the United States to purchase nine KC-46A air refueling military aircraft, alongside additional equipment. This entire package is estimated to cost around $4.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency cleared the sale on September 13, following which Congress was notified. This acquisition means that
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Rancho Palos Verdes, United States: US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris again took their campaigns to battleground states Friday as a racially charged row over Haitian immigrants intensified with the Republican leader promising “large deportations.” Trump, 78, was due to hold a rally later Friday in Nevada, where his campaign says he will
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Sinawo Zenani, 26, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court sitting in Butterworth for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Lusanda Sikisi, who was only 27 years at the time of her death. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, said Sikisi had a protection order against Zenani when he murdered her. She
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Despite their crucial role in saving lives, Uganda’s nurses and midwives are grappling with severe challenges, including long hours, minimal pay, and a lack of support. Many healthcare workers feel physically and emotionally exhausted as they continue to perform beyond their training to meet the demands of an overstretched healthcare system.”We are awake day and
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