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Photos show world’s largest cargo plane destroyed in Ukraine
New images have shown the destruction to what was the world’s largest cargo plane, the Antonov An-225, following Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. At 84-meters long and 175 metric tons without fuel and cargo, the aircraft was the longest and heaviest operational plane in the world. It had a maximum take-off weight of 640 tons. The aircraft was incredibly popular…
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Denzel Washington breaks silence on Will Smith’s slap, says devil got hold of Oscars night
Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage. Washington was a guest and speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit on Saturday. During the two-hour discussion about faith and his award-winning acting career, Washington was asked about the infamous slap and what happened afterward. “Well, there’s…
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Mexico suspends petrol subsidy around US border to prevent cross-border purchase
Mexico, which has been subsidizing petrol to soften price spikes, said on Saturday the policy would not apply in the U.S. border region this week, citing shortages as more Americans drive south to fill their tanks. The suspension of the subsidy from April 2-8 covers cities in the border states of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Sonora and Baja California,…
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Ukrainian President criticizes weapons delays, suggests some Western partners are ‘playing games’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said some Western partners were “playing games” with the delivery of weaponry, while also questioning if the current level of aid from the US and other nations would be sufficient in beating back against Russian military forces. During an interview on Fox News, Zelenskyy told host Bret Baier through an interpreter that he had…
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‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from film academy after slap
Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying on Friday that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Oscars ceremony was “shocking, painful and inexcusable”. “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary…
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A powerful country supporting India is angry over Russia visit, says Imran Khan
Ahead of Sunday’s no-confidence vote against him, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said a “powerful country” which supports India is angry with Pakistan because of his recent visit to Russia. Addressing the Islamabad Security Dialogue, Khan highlighted that an independent foreign policy was crucial for Pakistan and said the reason why the country could not reach its peak…
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Putin burnt my $4m house, I’m returning to Nigeria – Pastor Adelaja
Ukraine-based Nigerian pastor, Sunday Adelaja says he plans to return to Nigeria after losing his house to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. Adelaja who has escaped from Ukraine, said he left the country with only one shirt after this $4m house was burnt. “I’m beginning to believe that this Vladimir Putin who everybody is saying is mad and…
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Adeyinka Grandson jailed in UK for inciting ethnic hate in Nigeria
London-based and self-acclaimed Yoruba irrendist, Adeyinka Shoyemi popularly called Adeyinka Grandson on social media has been jailed for 4.5 years by a UK Court for stirring up ethnic hate and division in Nigeria. Adeyinka Shoyemi, 45, of Powis Terrace in Notting Hill, first came to the attention of counter-terror police in March 2019 after members of the public tipped them…
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Russia not turning off gas taps, buyers have weeks for rouble pay
Buyers of Russian gas have weeks to pay for supplies in roubles, the Kremlin has said, adding that Moscow will not turn off the taps on Friday. President Vladimir Putin signed an order on Thursday saying countries deemed hostile – those that have imposed sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine – should pay from April 1 for gas…
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Pay in Roubles, or I stop gas supplies, Putin threatens EU nations
Effective today, Friday, 1 April, 2022, Russian gas supplies will not be denominated in USD, but in Russian Roubles. President Vladimir Putin gave the directive to all buyers of Russian gas, principally European countries, especially Germany, Italy, Spain and others, who depend about 40% on Russian gas. The EU has however commenced phased withdrawal of Russian gas, while the US…
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