Meet Jonas Muya the 6-foot-8 basketball convert getting major football offers

Fort Wayne (Ind.) Bishop Luers offensive tackle Jonas Muya is a later emerging senior who has the potential to continue to rise through the fall and into winter. Muya's home town is Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He came over and...

Congolese artiste stuck in Tanzania for months over passport appeals for help

Anzor Alem revealed he had been stranded in Tanzania for months after a brief performance turned into an unexpected ordeal. The artiste’s temporary travel documents were rejected at the border, forcing him to miss shows Alem told TUKO.co.ke that...

IMF chief: Peace in Gaza creates chance to support Middle East economies

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the end of the Gaza war could bring economic stability to the region. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkey's President...

Today in History: Oct. 30, Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle”

Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2025. There are 62 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali, 32, knocked out George Foreman, 25, in the eighth round of a...

Africa’s resource nationalism: Trend or transformation?

African nations are asserting control over resources, renegotiating deals and prioritizing local benefits amid global competition for its critical minerals. March 2008, Orapa, Botswana: A truck transports a load of ore from the Orapa mine, the...

EXCLUSIVE: He grew up rich and joined the hottest media empire. Then came the cocaine mules

Breadcrumb Trail Links Longreads Canada True Crime World While everyone focused on a disgraced Vice music editor in a notorious drug ring, his alleged 'deputy' escaped attention for years Cocaine drugs heap and lines still life on a dark mirror,...

Today in History: October 30, Gerald Ford tells New York City ‘Drop Dead’

Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2025. There are 62 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 30, 1975, the New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead,” a day after President Gerald R. Ford said he would veto...

Grace Kelly's grandson Pierre Casiraghi welcomes first daughter with Beatrice Borromeo as Monaco's Albert and Charlene welcome Sophie and Edward in Monte Carlo

Grace Kelly's grandson and his wife, Beatrice Borromeo, welcomed their third child and first daughter together earlier this month, it has been revealed. October marks a busy month for the Monégasque Royal Family, with Pierre's uncle, Prince Albert...

Women's light pierces darkness of war, UN expert

Women's light pierces darkness of war, says UN gender expert in DR Congo Nearly 20 years ago, when Charlotte Songue first arrived in Kisangani, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern Tshopo province, she was a young...

Olaroiu urges UAE to dig deep for decisive World Cup qualifier against Qatar

Cosmin Olaroiu is urging his UAE players to have one final push in the “last battle” as they bid to achieve World Cup qualification. The national team are one game away from their first appearance at a World Cup since 1990. If they avoid defeat...

Duchess Sophie meets Princess Charlene

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie held a meeting with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene during their visit to Monaco. According to reports after attending a gala dinner at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Sunday night, the Duke and Duchess of...

Sophie and Edward display rarely seen royal friendship with Princess Charlene in Monaco

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Edward stood shoulder to shoulder with Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco. The royals were attending the principality's prestigious gala celebrating the Duke of Edinburgh Awards at the Yacht...

War photographer Don McCullin on his greatest pictures

Don McCullin photographed at his home in Somerset, October 2025 War photographers are not meant to reach 90. “Fate has had my life in its hands,” says Don McCullin. Over his seven-decade career covering wars, famines and disasters McCullin has...

Duchess of Edinburgh quietly stepping up amid Harry and Meghan's feud with senior royals

The Duchess of Edinburgh has quietly stepped up amid the Royal Family "soap opera" between the Waleses and the Sussexes, according to author Sean Smith. Mr Smith, whose book Sophie: Saving the Royal Family was published in July 2025, has spoken to...

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines launch frequent flyer partnership strengthening joint venture

Abu Dhabi (Aletihad) As part of the landmark Joint Venture agreement between Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles have launched a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of either carrier to earn and redeem miles...

Tshisekedi's Power Play: Africa File Special Edition

Contributor: Liam Karr Key Takeaway: Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is coup-proofing his inner circle and trying to co-opt his political opponents to strengthen his position against threats to his presidency in the...

'Frustrated': Donald Trump Jr. raging over friend with 'destructive information' about him

Donald Trump Jr. is privately fuming over a college friend who has "destructive information" about the president's son, according to new reporting. The conservative Wall Street Journal released a deep-dive report late on Saturday night on Gentry...

Qatar to share US air base in Idaho

The US and Qatar have signed an agreement to build a Qatari air force facility in Idaho. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the facility at the Mountain Home Air Base will host a contingent of F-15s and pilots to enhance combined...

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Reveals 20 Winning Projects of the 2025 Holcim Awards

Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing. The project blends quality housing with vibrant public spaces. Image © Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

UAE President receives head of Emirates Oncology Society in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday met Humaid Al Shamsi, president of the Emirates Oncology Society, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Mr Al Shamsi, who is also the chief executive of the Burjeel Cancer Institute, is the first Emirati physician...