French singer-songwriter Charles Dumont, who composed Edith Piaf’s Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, has died at the age of 95. Dumont was 27 years old when he wrote the song in 1956. But it was not until 1960 that he was persuaded to approach the star, who enthusiastically accepted it. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien…
A 21-year-old has become the latest Ugandan TikToker to be sent to prison after creating a video that was said to insult President Yoweri Museveni. Emmanuel Nabugodi appeared for the sentencing on Monday after pleading guilty last week to four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. He was sentenced to…
An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi, on Sunday. The strike targeted the Arab Socialist Baath Party office, and Hezbollah confirmed his death. In central Beirut, witnesses described explosions and fires following the strike that killed al-Naboulsi. A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut killed the Hezbollah militant group’s…
Local residents walk past destroyed houses in the city, approximately 10 km from the frontline, on November 16, 2024 in Pokrovsk, Ukraine. Libkos | Getty Images The Kremlin has lashed back against a White House decision to now allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range weapons for limited strikes inside Russian territory. The decision, reported by…
Organic and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the US have been recalled after an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person. So far, 15 people are in hospital and 39 cases have been reported across 18 states, the US’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. The recall covers bagged carrots…
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year’s coup. Provisional results showed 92% of voters backed the new constitution, according to the country’s electoral body. The outcome sets the stage for a transition to…
A passenger waits for assistance at the Spirit Airlines check-in counter in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on November 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago. The budget…
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – Visitors view a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle at 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, Nov 15, 2024. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi Corp posted a 30.5% jump…
BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Buildings and vehicles are seen in the central business district during the rush hour on September 4, 2020 in Beijing, China. Zhang Qiao | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s finance ministry is planning to front-load part of the 2025 local government special bonds quota to meet funding needs…
Getty Images The Christmas Day show will be the first time Beyoncé has performed Cowboy Carter live Beyoncé has announced she will perform during the NFL’s half-time show on Christmas Day. The singer will perform as the Houston Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens – one of two fixtures scheduled for that day. The second…
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