Tuesday, October 13, 2026

World

June 29, 2026

U.S.-based Akeatha Diane Akintola jailed for stealing disabled minor’s social security benefits

“Ms Akintola did not just fail in that duty. She weaponised her position of power to systematically steal from a grieving, autistic child,” said an official.

Social Security Administration
June 29, 2026

Eleven killed in France’s skydiving plane crash

A small skydiving plane used by a parachuting school crashed on Sunday in the northwestern French town of Tomblaine, killing the pilot and ten parachutists.

France plane crash
June 29, 2026

Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths

“Right now, 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling,” Mr Ghebreyesus said.

Europeans cooling off during heatwave
June 28, 2026
Canada vs South Africa
June 28, 2026

Guangdong seeks robust economic  cooperation with Nigeria

Mr Rusheng described infrastructure connectivity as a key driver of economic growth.

Mr He Rusheng, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office, Guangdong Province, China, and Nigerian media delegation in Guangzhou.
June 28, 2026

Australian Simon Carman nabbed for allegedly dismembering Thai girl hired for sex, stuffing her remains in suitcase

Ms Donhomla, whom Mr Carman allegedly hired for sex, was seen on CCTV entering the suspect’s hotel room in the early hours of the same day but was never seen leaving.

Simon Carman and Tunchanok Donhomla
June 28, 2026

UK plans new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees by 2027

“The first refugee arrivals are expected by autumn 2027,” the government stated.

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 28, 2026

Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo loses wife, two children to Venezuela earthquakes 

A former Venezuelan player Edson Tortolero later disclosed in a social media post that the bodies of the three victims were found lifeless.

Lucas Trejo and his family
June 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills all 14 on board

The cause of the crash was not immediately known as of the time this story was filed.

The crash site
June 27, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,430

About 3,238 injuries were also reported following Wednesday’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.

Venezuela earthquake