UK’s greenest diplomatic building formally opened at gala reception in Ottawa by newly-appointed North America minister Stephen Doughty Unveiling of new British High Commission building highlights the UK’s commitment to tackling climate change and global Net Zero leadership Minister also using first visit to Canada since the UK General Election to meet federal and provincial leaders as key allies refresh the UK-Canada partnership UK / CANADA – Stephen Doughty makes first visit to Canada as North America minister to formally open the most environmentally friendly building in the UK’s diplomatic estate. The UK has underlined its commitment to be a…
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Top Punchlines From Big Zulu’s Explosive 200 Bars Diss Track. The South African hip-hop scene has once again been set ablaze by Big Zulu’s latest diss track, “200 Bars.” Known for his unapologetic and hard-hitting lyrical style, Big Zulu has reignited his beef with some of SA’s most prominent hip-hop artists. Top Punchlines From Big Zulu’s Explosive 200 Bars Diss Track The track, which spans a jaw-dropping 200 bars, has quickly become a trending topic, sparking debates, memes, and reactions from fans and fellow rappers alike. The likes of Cassper Nyovest, Emtee, Stogie T, and Zulu Boy were not spared…
The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs survived to knock off the Baltimore Ravens, 27-20, in a matchup that went down to the wire.Here are five takeaways from the thrilling kickoff to the 2024 NFL season:Late misses came back to haunt Lamar JacksonBehind a leaky offensive line, Jackson nearly single-handedly kept the Ravens’ chances to win alive. But, several misses down the stretch ultimately made the difference. Over the final 18 seconds of regulation, Jackson missed two wide-open targets in the end zone on back-to-back plays before finally connecting with tight end Isaiah Likely for what looked to be…
Two students and two teachers were killed and nine people injured in Wednesday’s high school shooting.The father of the 14-year-old boy suspected of shooting dead four people and injuring nine more in a Georgia school has been arrested. State officials said Colin Gray knowingly allowed his son Colt to have the weapon he used in Wednesday’s attack. Gray, 54, was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said. “These charges stem from Mr Gray knowingly allowing his son Colt to possess a…
A woman who was allegedly drugged by her now ex-husband so that she could be raped while unconscious by other men testified Thursday that her world collapsed when police uncovered the years of alleged abuse. Speaking in a calm and clear voice, Gisèle Pélicot detailed to the court in the southern French city of Avignon the horror of discovering that her former spouse systematically filmed the suspected rapes by dozens of men — storing thousands of images that police investigators later found. “It’s unbearable,” she testified. “I have so much to say that I don’t always know where to start.”…
– Caribbean CBI/CIP countries will soon announce the appointment of an Interim Regulatory Commission, which will be tasked with establishing the regional regulator By Caribbean News Global ST KITTS / GRENADA/ USA – The Third US-Caribbean Roundtable on Citizenship by Investment advances implementation of the Six CBI Principles, was co-chaired by Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acting) at US Department of the Treasury, Warren Ryan and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine. Ryan, in his role as acting deputy assistant secretary of the treasury for Europe, Africa, and Western Hemisphere in the office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (TFFC),…
Ayo Maff LyricsEmbrace the power of words and music with the heartfelt lyrics of Ayo Maff’s 7 Lives off the MAFFIAN EP. From poignant ballads to uplifting anthems, each line carries a unique emotional weight that resonates deep within.RELATED: Read ‘Go Back’ Lyrics by Ayo MaffAyo Maff – 7 Lives LyricsIntroCan you see?Ayo Ayo MaffVerse 1I’m freezing, my heart cold oI’m shining, my heart gold oAwon temi n Magodo oOluweri MagbojoOru, oruOmo, loru-loru won n soro oChorusNibo ni mo tun ja si?Nibo ni mo tun ja si?Ayo, omo ologo niAwon temi show logo oI believe I can touch the skyAh,…
The San Francisco Giants and third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a six-year, $151M contract extension, giving the team a rare win in another lost season. The deal was a win-win, and both parties reportedly wanted it badly. The extension locks in one of the premier defensive third basemen. He has also been putting up his best numbers at the plate since his lone All-Star campaign in 2019 with the Oakland Athletics.Chapman is third in the National League in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) at 6.0 and his .247 batting average and .333 on-base percentage are his best marks in…
Republican presidential nominee tells Jewish donors that his Democratic rival would ‘totally abandon’ Israel.Israel will cease to exist if United States Vice President Kamala is elected to the White House in November, former President Donald Trump has claimed. Addressing Jewish donors in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday, the Republican nominee claimed that Harris would “totally abandon” Israel as president and that “terrorist armies” would wage war to “drive Jews out of the Holy Land”. “You are going to be abandoned if she becomes president, and I think you have to explain that to your people. Because they don’t know it.…
What to KnowSean Higgins will remain jailed in Salem County, New Jersey, for at least another week as he awaits a pretrial hearing in the drunken driving deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.The judge postponed a hearing in the case until Sept. 13 to give both sides more time to prepare. The funeral for the Gaudreau brothers will take place Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. Their obituaries noted it would be streamed on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ website, given the number of people expected to attend. The man accused of being…