At least two people have been killed and three others wounded in an overnight Russian air strike outside of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have said. A four-year-old boy and his 35-year-old father were killed in the attack on Sunday just east of Kyiv, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed involved a North Korean-made missile. In a post on X, Zelenskyy offered his condolences to the family of the pair who he said were “tragically killed”. “Three other people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy,” he said. There has been no immediate comment from Russia on the attack. Moscow’s overnight strike also included…
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After winning a historic bronze medal in women’s rugby sevens last week, Ariana Ramsey has found a new reason to be at the Olympics: the free health care services. In a series of TikTok videos, the rugby star documented her preventative care journey, including getting a Pap smear, eye exam, a new pair of glasses and a dental appointment with X-rays — all for free, courtesy of the Olympic Village. “Like, what?” Ramsey said in a TikTok after her optometry appointment. “Y’all, I’m truly amazed.” The Village also offers specialized consultations in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, cardiology and physiotherapy to athletes,…
As previously announced days back, Dr Dolor is proud to present his 3rd studio album ‘Echoes of Endurance’, accompanied with visuals for ‘See Finish’ featuring KPee, one of the standout tracks off the project.LISTEN/STREAM ‘Echoes of Endurance’ Album”Echoes of Endurance” is an album packed with real emotions, love stories, and life lessons, proving that tough times don’t last, but tough people do. “Asemota” sets the tone with its powerful message.”Do for Love” explores the wild lengths we go for love, while “See Finish” is a dancefloor magnet that will get you hyped.”Jo Fumi” brings smooth R&B vibes with a romantic twist. “Amebo” throws it…
Team USA escaped by the skin of its teeth in Sunday’s gold-medal game against France.France almost sent the game into overtime on a miraculous shot. Power forward Gabby Williams banked in a buzzer-beater on the game’s last play. However, her foot was on the three-point line, helping Team USA hold on to a 67-66 victory. France proved to be a tough matchup for the Americans. Les Bleues forced 19 turnovers, had 10 steals and went 13-of-13 from the foul line. Williams, a former UConn star, finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 7-of-16 shooting. France couldn’t stop…
In his first interview since dropping out of the presidential race, US President Joe Biden has told broadcaster CBS that he made the decision in order to maintain democracy in the United States. Speaking on the CBS News Sunday Morning programme, Biden said: “The polls we had showed that it was a neck-and-neck race, would have been down to the wire … But what happened was, a number of my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate thought that I was gonna hurt them in the races.” “And I was concerned if I stayed in the race, that would be…
What to KnowThe Closing Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. ET Sunday (12 p.m. PT) and marks the close of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Swimming superstar Katie Ledecky and gold medal rower Nick Mead are the flag bearers for Team USA in the Parade of Athletes.Winners of the women’s marathon will receive their medals during the ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympic committee said the closing ceremony will feature “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.”There are rumors swirling that Tom Cruise, who has been spotted all over the Games, will be part of the show, although that remains unconfirmed.Part of the Closing…
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) commissioned a rehabilitated health centre at Leklebi-Kame in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region, on 8 August 2024, as part of efforts towards implementing social interventions in deprived border communities. The facility was rehabilitated in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI), with the financial support of the ECOWAS Commission to improve healthcare delivery in the area. Honourable Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, in an address, thanked the ECOWAS Commission for their invaluable support towards improving the healthcare of the people of Leklebi-Kame. He…
Asake LyricsDelve into the depths of the human mind with Mentally, the tenth track on Asake’s new album, Lungu Boy, read the song’s lyrics below.Lungu Boy Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Skating’ Lyrics by AsakeAsake – Mentally LyricsIntroMentally, mentallyChorusMentally, mentallyI dey strategise mentallyNo slacking, no slackingKa sa ma lo, no shakingOmo them no fit imagineWhere I go dey tomorrow? I dey move like magicI fit dey for CincinnatiPass their go Abu Dhabi, anyhow e go beIn case you wan do pass yourself go frontNa money we dey use ball for here, so mo?Aye yii ko pe meji jeun loMany people don…
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The Brewers have activated left-hander DL Hall from the 60-day injured list, the team announced. In a pair of corresponding moves, the club placed left-hander Hoby Milner on the 15-day IL and transferred right-hander Enoli Paredes to the 60-day IL. Hall will start for Milwaukee on Sunday, as the Brewers attempt to complete a series sweep over the Reds (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).Hall, 25, came over to the Brewers this past offseason as part of the trade return for Corbin Burnes. While he primarily pitched out of the bullpen during brief stints with Baltimore in 2022 and 2023, he returned to a full-time…