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Two powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on Wednesday evening, just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread building collapses, over 130 aftershocks, and shutting down Maiquetía International Airport. Officials reported 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, with thousands missing and La Guaira declared a disaster zone. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, while leaders like U.S. President Trump, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and others pledged aid including rescue teams and supplies to support ongoing search efforts.

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Rescue teams pulled dust-covered children from pancaked buildings in La Guaira, as families waited anxiously amid the rubble of the worst quakes in over a century.

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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated Walid Haniyeh, deputy commander of a Nukhba company in Hamas' military wing. Haniyeh commanded a terrorist cell's infiltration into Israeli territory during the October 7 attack and directed hostage-taking of Israeli civilians into Gaza. He was the nephew of former Hamas Political Bureau head Ismail Haniyeh and had recently recruited new Hamas operatives and commanded Nukhba military training.

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Iranian women in Tehran are openly challenging mandatory hijab rules, a trend that Dr. Sheila Nazarian, an Iranian-American who fled as a child, calls a direct rejection of government control and a fight for dignity. This builds on protests after Mahsa Amini's 2022 death in custody, with laxer enforcement in urban spots despite ongoing fines, camera tracking, and court summons. While some link the boldness to a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire, skeptics note hijab defiance has simmered for years amid uneven policing across cities.

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In Tehran's streets and cafes, women are stepping out bareheaded, facing down risks of fines and surveillance for a taste of everyday freedom.

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Gerald “Sunny” Okafor, a Nigerian man detained for immigration issues in Japan, died in a detention center following a 4-week hunger strike. He had begged Japanese authorities to send him home, but his requests were refused.

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Gerald “Sunny” Okafor, a Nigerian man detained for immigration issues in Japan, died in a detention center following a 4-week hunger strike. He had begged Japanese authorities to send him home, but his requests were refused.

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During the final Big Brother Naija Season 10 reunion hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Thelma publicly criticized Rooboy's poorly spelled birthday letter for her one-year-old son, along with his tattoos and loud personality, saying he wasn't the type she wanted around her child. Fans called her classist and ungrateful, with radio host Do2dtun labeling it degrading, while some defended her standards as a single mom. The tense exchange highlighted ongoing house tensions, including clashes with winner Imisi, as the five-night reunion wrapped up.

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Rooboy shared a heartfelt birthday note for Thelma's young son Dawson, but she spotlighted his spelling mistakes on live TV, calling it a red flag.

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Sthibo, the energetic reporter from South Africa's Ama Fans Wethu TV, arrived in Mexico City earlier this month, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, to cover Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup run after they stunned South Korea to advance from Group A. His unfiltered celebrations—snagging jerseys, chugging drinks, and embracing locals—have locals treating him like family, with clips racking up thousands of likes. From the Estadio Azteca opener where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, to now as Bafana eye the round of 32, Sthibo's raw energy captures football's spirit and builds cross-border fan bonds, turning a past on-camera slap into World Cup stardom.

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Sweaty and wide-eyed, Sthibo puckers up for a kiss from a beaming Mexican fan in a green jersey, howling with joy amid the cheers.

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Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August 2024 after questions arose about her citizenship. Investigations revealed her mother, Anabela Rungo from Mozambique, likely stole a South African woman's identity in 2001 to obtain documents, preventing the real holder from accessing basic services. Home Affairs announced plans in October 2024 to revoke their IDs and travel rights after they missed a deadline to respond; the case went to the Hawks for fraud probe, with Rungo briefly detained in 2025. The ongoing saga highlights immigration frustrations and the lasting harm of identity theft.

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A young woman's stolen identity left her life on hold, while her alleged fraudster lived it—now South Africa's government is moving to cancel those documents.

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Reports from L'Équipe say the 59-year-old defense coach is set to leave France's national team, despite his contract running to the 2028 Olympics. Head coach Fabien Galthié is refreshing his backroom staff ahead of summer tests against England A, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan, with Gérald Bastide lined up as short-term replacement and kicking coach Vlok Cilliers also departing. Edwards' potential exit 18 months before the 2027 World Cup has England fans clamoring for his return to bolster Steve Borthwick's defense, while Welsh supporters praise his legacy but see little chance of a homecoming.

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Shaun Edwards, the mastermind behind Wales' golden era and France's recent Six Nations triumphs, skipped staff seminars and lost full backing from the federation.

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The National Elections Commission, led by Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, set December 22, 2026, for the country's first general election since independence in 2011, meeting the legal requirement of six months' notice. President Salva Kiir, in power since then, faces ongoing challenges from past civil war, repeated delays due to unfinished census, constitution, and security tasks, and current disputes with Riek Machar's opposition under house arrest. Hurdles include a $229 million funding gap, security risks, and UN warnings of potential violence, yet regional neighbors like Kenya and the African Union voice support for the polls as a peace milestone.

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After 15 years without a national vote, South Sudan's election commission announced a firm date, offering a glimmer of democratic hope amid lingering tensions.

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The Cameroon keeper, who shone at Trabzonspor with six clean sheets and a Turkish Cup win, is due at Carrington for pre-season under new boss Michael Carrick starting mid-July. United value him at £30 million and want a permanent sale, even as Trabzonspor eyes another loan to June 2027. With young Senne Lammens now the established No. 1 after 32 appearances and Transfer of the Season honors, many United fans dread Onana's return while rivals mock the situation.

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André Onana heads back to Manchester United's training ground after a solid loan spell in Turkey, but fans aren't exactly rolling out the welcome mat.

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In late January 2026, authorities transferred Bester from Kgosi Mampuru II in Pretoria to the remote eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, about 750km away, as a routine security measure for high-risk inmates like the convicted murderer and rapist. His lawyers called the move unconstitutional, arguing it blocked fair trial preparations by limiting consultations with their Gauteng team, but Judge John Holland-Muter dismissed the urgent application, ruling the transfer lawful and necessary. Bester, who faked his death in 2022 and escaped before recapture in 2023, now faces upcoming trials from the supermax facility, with many South Africans welcoming the decision for tougher prison oversight.

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Thabo Bester, the infamous 'Facebook Rapist,' hoped to return to a Gauteng prison for easier lawyer access. The Pretoria High Court said no, prioritizing his security needs.

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