Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

Jamie Foxx thanked his fans for their support after being injured by a thrown glass during his birthday celebration at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Despite requiring medical attention and stitches, the Academy Award-winning actor condemned the incident as the work of the devil, emphasizing his resilience and gratitude for those who have watched his Netflix special. Authorities responded to the assault with a deadly weapon call but determined it was unfounded, with an ongoing...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was forced out of Week 15's game against the Denver Broncos due to a head injury, confirmed as a concussion by the team. Known for his deep-threat ability and chemistry with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, Pierce has a history of concussions and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. With Pierce and Ashton Dulin sidelined, the Colts will rely on rookies Mitchell and Gould as secondary...

Labour minister Angela Eagle was questioned about Keir Starmer's promise to tackle migrant trafficking gangs as the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel on small boats rises, with over 900 making the journey recently. Eagle acknowledged the challenge posed by sophisticated trafficking networks and emphasized the need for time, cooperation, and progress rather than setting unrealistic targets for reducing migrant numbers. She highlighted the complexity of the issue and the importance of steady...

The Israeli government approved a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, following the seizure of a UN-monitored buffer zone from Syria after rebel forces swept Bashar al-Assad out of power. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to seize the demilitarized zone and approved a $11 million plan to double the population on the Israeli-held Golan Heights, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the area for Israel's security. Saudi Arabia and Qatar denounced...

The Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund, supported by the Auckland Radio Trust, aims to provide financial and editorial support to freelance journalists for producing high-quality, in-depth journalism. The fund will allocate $30,000 in 2025 through two intakes, offering three grants of $5,000 each, with applicants required to submit a one-page pitch outlining their proposed project. A panel of senior editors from The Spinoff will assess submissions based on criteria like originality, relevance, and feasibility, providing...

Allies of Kemi Badenoch are urging people to scrutinize the record of Nigerian VP Kashim Shettima, who criticized her for denigrating her country of origin, while praising Rishi Sunak. Badenoch's supporters argue that Shettima's tenure as governor during the Boko Haram kidnapping of 276 girls in 2014 reflects Nigeria's failings in addressing such issues, highlighting his delayed response and failure to secure the girls' release. Full Article