Police in South Africa’s Northern Cape town of Pofadder are investigating the death of a hotel owner that has reignited discussions on brutal killings. The businessman, Leon Brits, was reportedly stabbed and strangled to death before being dragged into his swimming pool. Mr Brits’ body was later discovered by his wife who was in another […]
The mayor of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, has said a night-time curfew will be reinstated for two weeks in a series of restrictions intended to control the spread of coronavirus, which has significantly risen in recent weeks. The curfew will also be imposed in the neighbouring provinces of Manouba, Ariana, and Ben Arous. Since July there […]
US President Donald Trump has refused to take part in a virtual TV debate with his Democratic rival Joe Biden. The commission organizing the debate in Miami on 15 October had earlier said it would have to take place remotely. It made the decision after Mr Trump was treated for Covid-19. The president said he […]
The second debate between US President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden will be held virtually, the Commission on Presidential Debates has announced. The move to a virtual format comes after Mr Trump was diagnosed last week with coronavirus. His doctor says he has had no symptoms for more than 24 hours. The second […]
Germans have been urged not to “waste” their success in controlling the coronavirus by failing to stick to prevention guidelines. It comes as Germany saw its highest daily rise in infections since April, with confirmed cases rising by almost a third to more than 4,000. Health Minister Jens Spahn called the rise worrying. New restrictions […]
Nigerian singer Oritsefemi and his beautiful wife Nabila fash have quietly parted ways due to Irreconcilable differences bluebloodz.com has learned. Source says the former couple are very private about their lives and want the public to respect their privacy at this time and adds that ”perhaps they will sort out their differences and Nabila will […]
The Federal Government says a section of Third Mainland Bridge will be completely closed for a period of two days for repair works. According to a statement signed by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Joshua Popoola, the total closure of the section of the bridge will take place from midnight of Today – Friday, October 9 […]
Protests have been held in several cities in Algeria to demand action to stop violence against women following the rape and murder of a teenager. The charred body of Chaïma, 19, was found in a deserted petrol station in Thenia, 80 km (50 miles) east of the capital Algiers, this month. Her killer confessed to […]
The FBI says it has thwarted a plot to abduct and overthrow Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Mrs Whitmer has become a target of coronavirus sceptics after enacting strict mitigation measures that were overturned by a judge last week. Officials say the kidnapping plot involved six men who planned to hold a “treason trial” for […]