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In Red Sea oil slick from Houthi ship, US warns of ‘disaster’
The United States military has issued a dire environmental warning in response to the oil spill in the Red Sea caused by an attack on a cargo ship by the Houthi militants of Yemen. On 18 February, the UK-owned, Belize-flagged bulk carrier Rubymar was hit by multiple missiles from the Iran-aligned group. It was en route to Bulgaria via the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, after leaving Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump claims criminal cases boost black support
In South Carolina, before the Republican primary on Saturday, the former President of the United States stated that African Americans had "embraced" his photograph. Donald Trump has claimed that the "discrimination" evident in his four criminal cases has boosted his support among African Americans.
Wendy Williams thanks fans post-dementia, aphasia diagnosis
Former talk show presenter Wendy Williams has expressed her gratitude to her audience for their support following her diagnosis of dementia and aphasia. Williams, aged 59, conveyed "immense gratitude" for the "love and kind words" received, stating that the response had been "overwhelming."
Dahomey doc wins Berlin for looted art film
The Berlin International Film Festival's top award has been awarded to "Dahomey," a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop that examines the thorny issues surrounding Europe's return of plundered antiquities to Africa. The seven-member panel's selection for the Golden Bear award was unveiled by Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o at a gala ceremony held in the German capital on Saturday.
US and Britain bomb over a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen
To defend Red Sea shipping, this is the fourth joint Anglo-American strike against the militant group. In retaliation for an increase in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States and the United Kingdom have targeted over a dozen Houthi locations in Yemen.
Rafah apartment targeted by Israeli air attack kills seven
Israeli forces have killed at least seven Palestinians, including a minor, in Rafah, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip, in their latest deadly assault on the beleaguered Palestinian populace. On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building housing the Shahin family, along with Abu Hamra and Abu Sultan family displaced persons, according to the Palestinian state news agency Wafa.
Pete Doherty: Libertines singer announces Type 2 diabetes
Although he claims to have improved his health after giving up "the main poisons," the Libertines frontman disclosed that he is afflicted with diabetes. Pete Doherty disclosed that he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, compounding his other persistent health complications. Over the years, the 44-year-old guitarist and vocalist of The Libertines has been candid about his struggle with alcohol and drugs.
Fulham beat Manchester United after Alex Iwobi’s late goal
Iwobi scored during the most recent Fulham breakaway, proving decisive for Erik ten Hag's squad. Substitute Adama Traoré advanced from the right side of the field and passed to Iwobi. He lingered to torment André Onana with his presence, then deceived the custodian to his right, infuriating Fulham supporters.
Lee Anderson reacts to suspension for ‘Islamophobic’ remarks
Labour and some Tories criticised the former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party's assertion that "Islamists" had "seized control" of the Mayor of London; Sadiq Khan himself stated that it "fed the fire of anti-Muslim hatred." Lee Anderson has acknowledged that the Conservative Party "had no choice" but to suspend him in light of his "Islamophobic" remarks regarding the Mayor of London.
Havertz, Saka lead Arsenal to big win over Newcastle
This time around, Newcastle and Arsenal orchestrated an outcome that was irrefutable. Particularly after their journey to Portugal in the ...
Scotland 30-21 England, van der Merwe hat-trick
Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as Scotland defeated England at Murrayfield to earn their fourth consecutive Six Nations victory, becoming the first player in history to accomplish the feat. Last year, the formidable winger scored two spectacular tries at Twickenham, and this time he went one better.
Ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz convicted of perjury
In accordance with the terms of his suspended eight-month sentence, former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz was found guilty of perjury by a Vienna court following a four-month trial. The former leader, who was previously hailed as a "wunderkind" by European conservatives, denied diminishing his influence on the selection of executives for the state-owned company OBAG during his tenure as chancellor. In fact, it was his finance minister's official duty to make those appointments.
