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  One Epstein scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew
AP — It was one scandal too many. After emails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted, the House of Windsor finally moved to insulate the...
 
    
  Introducing ZOA, a digital news channel by and for young Africans
France Médias Monde – parent company to RFI and TV station France 24 – has launched a new digital news channel: ZOA. Focused on feature-style stories, the platform targets a young African audience, and was built by young African journalists. Meet...
 
    
  Donald Trump ‘loves’ solving wars? US President cites Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, says ‘That's an easy one for me’
US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed he “loves” solving wars and further voiced confidence in resolving the ongoing conflicts involving Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it an “easy one” to end. During a bilateral lunch with Ukrainian...
 
    
  One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid...
Buckingham Palace on Friday released a statement from Andrew saying that he had agreed to give up use of his last remaining royal titles so that continued allegations about him “don’t distract from the work of His Majesty.” This week’s revelations...
 
    
  Africa's teams did their best to thrill, and infuriate, on their way to the World Cup
The group stage of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign reached a pulsating finale on Tuesday as the continent's nine automatic qualifiers for next year's global showpiece were decided. However, that wasn't all that was settled during the final...
 
    
  Five players who could miss Liverpool vs Man Utd as Arne Slot sweats on two key players
Both Liverpool and Manchester United are set to be without key players for Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Anfield with Arne Slot's men looking to end their barren run of three straight defeats Liverpool have lost their last three games in...
 
    
  Trump reiterates claim of solving India-Pakistan war, calls for Russia-Ukraine peace after Zelenskyy meeting
US President Donald Trump on Friday, October 17, reiterated his claim of having averted a potential war between India and Pakistan, even as he voiced optimism about brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. His remarks followed a meeting with...
 
    
  One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
It was one scandal too many. After emails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted, the House of Windsor finally moved to insulate the...
 
    
  The celebrity guide to selective outrage
In the West, outrage has become performance art. It’s not about real causes, but about carefully branded ones that play well in pastel Instagram carousels. Climate change? Of course. A vague plea for “justice”? Naturally. A curated “Free...
 
    
  Mazraoui, Martinez, Heaven - Man United injury news and return dates ahead of Liverpool
Noussair Mazraoui could return for Manchester United's trip to Liverpool(Image: Paul Currie/Shutterstock) Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they travel to rivals Liverpool looking to pile more misery on to Arne...
 
    
  One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
It was one scandal too many. After emails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted, the House of Windsor finally moved to insulate the...
Faulty brakes and overloading blamed for Limpopo bus crash that killed 43 people
The Department of Transport has confirmed that the Limpopo bus crash which claimed 43 lives and left dozens injured on the N1 North was caused by a combination of speeding, mechanical failure, and overloading. A preliminary report into the October...
 
    
  'That's An Easy One To Solve': Trump Now Eyes Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash To Bolster Nobel Prize Ambition
Pakistan's Defence Minister had earlier welcomed Trump's potential involvement Photo : AP Sensing rising tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, US President Donald Trump is now eyeing the conflict as his next big win. Speaking to reporters...
 
    
  Geopolitical Risk in Oil Has All But Evaporated
A growing glut of oil and fear of a global economic slowdown have pushed U.S. crude prices to their lowest point in five years. Friday, October 17, 2025 The re-imposition of US import tariffs on China and the concurrent promise of a Trump-Putin...
Kaizer Chiefs ready for CAF Confederation Cup test against AS Simba
Kaizer Chiefs know what is expected of them in order to gain an advantage in their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, first-leg clash against AS Simba at Stade TP Mazembe on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off). Chiefs are just two games...
 
    
  Five players who will miss Liverpool vs Man United as Ruben Amorim boost emerges
Manchester United star Noussair Mazraoui is not guaranteed to return against Liverpool(Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Manchester United and Liverpool will lock horns for the first time this season when Ruben Amorim's men look to pile further...
 
    
  I Asked The Creators Of Las Vegas’ Universal Horror Unleashed How It’s Different Than Horror Nights, And I Have Thoughts On Their Answer
Universal Studios’ Horror Nights has come a long way. From starting as a three-night event held the week of Halloween in the 1990s, to haunts that take over the theme park for several weeks out of year. This year, Horror Nights has expanded its...
 
    
  Taliban’s Reign of Terror in Staggering Stats
A new report exposes thousands of disappearances and tortures, and hundreds of displaced families and killings, in just one province in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Ever since the Biden administration’s disastrous, deadly, and shameful...
 
    
  Vice President JD Vance Tells Joy Reid to Show ‘a Little Gratitude’ for America
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday former MSNBC host Joy Reid “oozes with contempt” after she claimed America was racist. In a social media post, Vance commented on a video of Reid, who said during an interview: My father was from the Congo and...
 
    
  Norwegian singer Oleahh finds her voice in Nairobi with cross-cultural sound
Norway-born singer Johanne Oleahh simply known as Oleahh is as much an artiste as she is a cultural bridge. With a heart full of melodies, a mind bursting with ideas, and a passport that reads like a map of the world, she is carving her own path...