A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country’s heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela. The 70 personal items include a cell key from Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of the 27 years he was locked up, a pair of Aviator sunglasses and one of his signature floral shirts. They were due to be exported to the US for auction. The objects belong to his eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela and Christo Brand, a Robben Island warden during Mandela’s incarceration. In trying to stop their…
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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s wedding DJ has given his account of what happened during what he describes as an “awkward” dance between the groom and his mother Victoria. On Monday, Brooklyn almost broke the internet by posting a series of claims about his famous parents, Sir David and Lady Beckham, including that his mother hijacked his first dance with actress and hedge fund heiress Nicola Peltz. He claimed his mum, formerly one of the Spice Girls, had “danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone”, leaving him feeling “uncomfortable” and “humiliated”. DJ Fat Tony said “the whole situation was really…
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen is visiting Greenland’s capital Nuuk for talks with the territory’s leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, after a rollercoaster week that saw US President Donald Trump roll back his threats to forcibly take over the Arctic island and agree to further negotiations. Tensions had risen precariously over the past couple of weeks, until a stunning turnaround on Wednesday, when Trump suddenly ruled out military action, and withdrew his threats to slap tariffs on several European allies. Trump posted on social media that a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” had been reached, following his meeting with…
Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota will shut their doors on Friday as part of an economic protest against the immigration crackdown in their state. Organisers called for residents to skip work or school, if possible, and refrain from shopping, in a show of opposition to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). They also planned rallies in St Paul and Minneapolis, two cities that have seen intense immigration enforcement activity. The Trump administration characterises the immigration enforcement as a public safety operation aimed at deporting alleged criminals who are in the country illegally. Critics warn migrants with no criminal…
The body of a man who had been abducted was found dumped in a thicket in Juja, Kiambu County. Stephen Gitonga Gacheru, 75 had been abducted from a parking yard in Thika Town on January 22, 2026. His body was discovered in Mugutha area on January 23, 2026. The motive of the murder was not immediately known. The abductors were demanding a ransom for his release or else they would harm him. They could switch on and off his own mobile phone which was receiving the ransom. His son had sent Sh20,000 as initial fee of ransom that was demanded…
Phil Collins has opened up about his recent health challenges, revealing that he has 24-hour live-in nurse care. The British rock star said that “everything that could go wrong with me, did go wrong with me” in recent years. The former Genesis frontman, who turns 75 on January 30, was speaking to British presenter Zoe Ball for the final part of BBC podcast series “Eras” about his illustrious career. He told Ball that he’s had five operations on his knee. “I can walk, albeit with assistance,” he said. “I have a 24-hour, live-in nurse to make sure I take my…
Business-to-business trade is becoming smarter and more efficient through digital transformation. Manufacturers worldwide are discovering that success in today’s competitive global marketplace requires more than just quality products and competitive pricing. It demands strategic use of digital tools, data-driven decision making, and access to verified buyer networks that traditional trade methods cannot provide. The manufacturers achieving strongest growth are those who have embraced comprehensive digital platforms that combine market access, credibility verification, communication infrastructure, and business intelligence into integrated ecosystems supporting every stage of international trade relationships. The Evolution of Smart B2B Trade Traditional manufacturing trade operated through limited channels…
Your brand has a unique voice. It’s the personality that connects with your audience, builds trust, and sets you apart from the competition. But as content demands grow, many businesses are turning to AI to scale production. The problem? Raw AI-generated text often sounds robotic, generic, and completely disconnected from that carefully crafted brand identity. This creates a serious challenge. How do you leverage the speed of AI without sacrificing the soul of your brand? The answer lies in a new class of powerful tools designed to bridge this gap. By using a high-quality AI Humanizer, you can refine machine-generated…
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died, aged 71. The bassist’s death was confirmed by his family in a post on Facebook this morning, January 23. The post reads: “It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved Francis passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer. He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love. “Our hearts are shattered. Throughout his fight with cancer, we stayed by his side, facing every challenge as a family – exactly the way he taught us. “To his fans around the world – we want to thank…
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, Ryan Wedding, has been arrested, a law enforcement source familiar with the capture tells CNN. Wedding was one of FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives with a $15 million reward after being indicted for allegedly running a criminal enterprise, cocaine trafficking and murder in an operation stretching across the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia. Attorney General Pam Bondi previously said Wedding’s operation was responsible for more than $1 billion a year in illegal drug proceeds. Officials had believed Wedding to be somewhere in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel. Competing for Team Canada, Wedding finished…
Authorities in the southern Indian state of Telangana have launched an investigation after hundreds of stray dogs were killed across at least six villages in the past month. Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people in connection with some of the cases. Animal welfare activists have told the BBC that the dogs were either poisoned or given lethal injections, but police say they are waiting for forensic reports to establish the method used. Villagers have said that the killings were linked to promises made by candidates during recent local election campaigns to…
More than 160 million Americans are expected to face an unusually brutal winter storm from Friday, with heavy snows and freezing rains forecast. The storm is expected to sweep through much of the United States, leaving “extremely dangerous” conditions in its wake as it tracks eastwards from the High Plains and Rockies, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. It warned that the Arctic blast will bring sub-zero temperatures and wind chills, which “pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia and frostbite to exposed skin”. US transportation officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, have warned of weekend travel disruption, delays…
Donald Trump’s claim that Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan has sparked outrage in the UK from politicians and veterans’ families. UK minister and Afghanistan veteran Al Carns said the US president’s remarks were “utterly ridiculous”, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch described them as “flat-out nonsense”. The mother of severely injured soldier Ben Parkinson said Trump’s comments were the “ultimate insult”. The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan after Nato’s collective security clause was invoked for the first and only time following the 9/11 attacks. During the…
There are places in the world where silence feels alive. Tromsø is one of them — a city tucked far above the Arctic Circle, where winter light softens into shades of blue and the sea moves quietly between mountains that look carved from shadow. In the polar night, when the sun doesn’t rise, the world takes on a kind of ethereal calm. Colours shift. Time stretches. And the darkness becomes something entirely different from what you expect: gentle, luminous, and full of hidden life. For many travellers, Tromsø is where the Arctic begins. The rest of Norway feels familiar in…
A group of Senate Democrats are demanding to know whether President Donald Trump’s inner circle stands to profit from Venezuelan oil sales after CNN recently reported details of the administration’s private talks with the nation’s biggest oil companies. In a letter sent Wednesday night to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, 14 Democrats are urging senior officials to “immediately disclose any financial interests” they have in companies dealing with the oil industry in Venezuela. They point to the administration’s recent sales pitch to those companies, dangling private security guarantees as they seek to convince oil executives to invest in…