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John Aprea, one of the famous and talented actors best known for his role as young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather Part II,” has passed away at the age of 83. Aprea, who died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles, was surrounded by his loved ones …

China has sentenced Li Yuyi, the former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, to 11 years in prison for corruption, demonstrating the country’s unwavering stance against bribery and abuse of power.    The verdict, delivered by a Chinese court on August 19, found Li guilty of accepting bribes and …

A terrifying incident at the Highfield Festival in Leipzig, Germany, has raised urgent calls for stricter safety checks after a Ferris wheel caught fire, leaving over 30 people injured.    As horrified onlookers watched, two carts burst into flames while the wheel continued to rotate, trapping riders in a dangerous …

Senegal achieved a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit, marking a significant step in the nation’s pursuit of technological advancement.  The satellite was launched on Friday at 6:56 p.m. from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, an achievement that President Bassirou Diomaye …

Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance experienced a tense moment on the campaign trail when his Boeing 737, famously dubbed “Trump Force Two,” was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday due to a door-seal malfunction. The plane, carrying Vance, his wife Usha, their dog, and …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy by stating that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “much better” than the Medal of Honor, given to soldiers because civilian recipients are alive and unharmed. Speaking at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump emphasized the value of life and freedom, …

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-born ballerina and US citizen, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia after being convicted of treason for donating £39 to a charity linked to Ukraine. Karelina was detained during a visit to her family in southwestern Russia and initially faced charges of hooliganism. …

Thailand’s parliament voted on Friday, August 16, for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become the country’s next prime minister. The 37-year-old member of Thailand’s most prominent political dynasty received 319 votes in the House of Representatives after being nominated as the sole candidate by her Pheu Thai party’s ruling coalition. Her appointment …

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has expressed significant concerns about the potential risks to his personal safety and the safety of Saudi citizens if he advances with the normalization of relations with Israel. These fears were brought to light during his discussions with US lawmakers, as reported …

The Nigerian government has been accused of lavish spending and poor contract management after a French court allowed a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to seize presidential jets and other offshore assets. The court ruling, which favored the Chinese company, has raised concerns about the government’s sensitivity …

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible to run for president in the 2024 presidential election because of his involvement in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The court made this ruling on Tuesday 19th, December based on the 14th Amendment, barring the former president …