Missiles
The city of Kyiv was targeted by a wave of drone and missile attacks overnight into Friday, marking the largest aerial assault since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began over three years ago. The barrage injured at least 23 people and inflicted severe damage across multiple districts of the
Biya, Paul
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, in power since 1982, is likely to face a challenge in the upcoming October election from two of his closest allies, Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who have resigned from his government and announced their candidacy. The election could mark a turning
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney's office regarding allegations tied to league games. The investigation, which began weeks ago, is looking into whether Beasley provided insider information to betters, potentially influencing the outcome of games. Beasley's attorney, Steve
Wildfires
A devastating attack unfolded on a northern Idaho mountain community Sunday as a man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders, killing two firefighters and wounding a third. The suspect, later identified as Wess Roley, is believed to have acted alone and intentionally
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney's office regarding allegations tied to league games, a source close to the matter revealed. The investigation comes 14 months after the NBA banned Toronto's Jontay Porter, who was linked to a prop
Professional basketball
NBA icon LeBron James has confirmed his intention to return for a 23rd season with the Los Angeles Lakers, exercising his $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season. This decision solidifies James' place in NBA history, as he will become the first player to play a 23rd season.
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A devastating Israeli strike on a tent camp in the Gaza Strip killed at least three children and their parents while they slept, bringing the overnight death toll to 72. The brutal attack has sparked outrage among local residents, who pose the question: "What did these children do to
Palestinian Arabs
As the world waits for a possible ceasefire agreement, Israel's latest strikes on Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 34 people, according to health staff. The strikes, which began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, have left the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
Professional basketball
The NBA draft resumed at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where Johni Broome, the Auburn All-American, was taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 35 pick on Thursday night. Broome's enthusiasm was unmatched as he described the moment as the most exciting of his life, and he expressed
Professional basketball
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks, with a three-team deal that will see Georges Niang and a second-round pick head to Boston, while Brooklyn will acquire Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick held by Atlanta in Wednesday's NBA draft. This
Professional basketball
The National Basketball Association (NBA) saw a significant increase in viewership during its 2023 season, with over 5 billion views across social media platforms during the NBA Finals, a 215% jump from last season's title series. This surge in viewership is mirrored in the overall ratings for ESPN
Professional basketball
The Boston Celtics, who recently won the NBA record 18th championship, have traded Jrue Holiday back to the Portland Trail Blazers just one season after acquiring him. Holiday, a key player in the Celtics' championship win last June, was sent to Portland along with two second-round picks in exchange
