Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone for Afrobeat and African music globally
A US judge dismisses Donald Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, citing failure to prove actual malice
Pope Leo says he has “no fear” of Donald Trump after the US president’s sharp criticism over his stance on the Iran conflict, reaffirming his commitment to peace and condemning war and global injustices
ohn Darko calls for transparency and proper valuation in the Damang tender process, stressing the need to protect Ghana’s national interest and maximise value from its mining assets
Iran blames the US for failing to build trust as Islamabad talks collapse, leaving Washington facing a key decision on whether to escalate tensions or resume negotiations
US and Iran fail to reach a deal after 21 hours of high-stakes talks in Islamabad, with major disagreements over nuclear weapons, the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security issues
Sean “Diddy” Combs appeals his Mann Act conviction, arguing that the activities in question were protected under the First Amendment as consensual adult content
