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Bobby East and Nigerian singer Ric Hassani have teamed up with Zambian vocalist Frank Ro on a brand-new love-themed single titled “Understatement.” The collaboration brings together three artists known for their distinct musical styles on a record centred on love, making it a release for fans who enjoy music about matters of the heart. With Frank Ro adding his voice to the collaboration, “Understatement” sees the artists come together for a romantic offering, accompanied by an official music video. The release gives fans a chance to experience the collaboration both through the song and its visuals. Listen and share below.

The Springbok Women will take on Ireland with two new props, a new captain and a new wing from the side that beat Spain earlier this month, while Yonela Ngxingolo is in line to become only the second South African woman to reach 50 caps, in the first of two WXV Global Series Tests at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 24 October 2026. With regular captain and tighthead prop Babalwa Latsha injured and ruled out of the two home Tests, Sizophila Solontsi takes over the captaincy and Xoliswa Khuzwayo the No 3 jersey for this clash. Khuzwayo…

Paris extends curfew as Marseille, Lyon ban protests France has extended movement restrictions in parts of Paris until Monday, while Marseille and Lyon have banned protests this weekend as authorities tighten security following widespread riots and looting.   The Louvre, Orsay and Picasso museums will close on Saturday as officials prepare for further demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron said only authorised union marches would be permitted in areas where protests have not been completely banned, while police deployments will increase by 20 percent compared with last weekend.   Gérald Darmanin, the Justice Minister said 217 people had been jailed following fast…

MEXICO CITY — The deaths of two CIA agents in April following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico have led to the unusual federal charge of “treason” against a former Chihuahua state attorney general. He is also accused in state court of “illegal exercise of public office.”The defendant, César Jáuregui, is being held in pretrial detention at a maximum-security prison for allegedly authorizing the agents’ participation in the operation. President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration neither authorized it nor was informed of it.A state judge will determine Thursday whether to initiate the trial in Chihuahua courts…

UN experts sound alarm over slow progress on global biodiversity targets ahead of COP17 Secretary-General of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expected to attend the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). By PATRICK MAYOYO United Nations human rights experts have urged governments to accelerate action to halt global biodiversity loss, warning that slow implementation of internationally agreed targets risks undermining conservation efforts and leaving vulnerable communities exposed to environmental harm. Ahead of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), that starts…

According to reports the Spanish government have reportedly opened investigation into the La Liga president, Tebas following his comment about Real Madrid.The Spanish government has reportedly initiated action against LaLiga president Javier Tebas over remarks he made about Real Madrid, with the league chief potentially facing disqualification from his position.According to reports, the government intends to file a complaint with Spain’s Administrative Tribunal for Sport (TAD), seeking to address Tebas’ comments, which have drawn scrutiny amid ongoing tensions involving the Spanish league and Real Madrid.The potential complaint could place Tebas under disciplinary proceedings, with disqualification from his position among the…

Coach JP Pietersen has backed Gianni Lombard to cope with the pressure of the Sharks No 10 jersey in Friday night’s URC clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Lombard is the third different flyhalf the Sharks have used in as many matches across the URC and EPCR Challenge Cup. Vusi Moyo started against the Stormers and was injured in that game. Jordan Hendrikse took over against Lyon in the Challenge Cup and was injured as well. Pietersen believes the opportunity has come at the right time for Lombard. “It’s a big change at 10, but hopefully…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024.Manuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta shares slumped roughly 7% on Thursday as the social media giant showed negative free cash flow in its third-quarter earnings and raised the floor of its full-year capital expenditures.The spread on the social media giant’s five-year credit default swaps reached all-time highs on Thursday, a signal of growing credit concerns from investors as the company leans deeper into its artificial intelligence spending plans. Meta said it expects its full-year capex…

Nigeria has won the bid to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships, defeating Tunisia in a vote at the ITTF Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tangier, Morocco. ITTF Africa confirmed Nigeria’s successful bid on Thursday, with the country securing 23 votes against Tunisia’s 15 among the 38 certified voters. Nigeria’s organisational experience and track record in hosting major table tennis competitions were key factors in its successful bid, which will bring the continental championship to Lagos in 2028. The contest followed deliberations by delegates on the host countries for the 2027 and 2028 continental tournaments.…

The High Court of Abia State heard the federal government, rejected its objection and ordered it to pay N1 billion and publish an apology. This part reads the judgment order by order, including what the court refused. §The Suit Abuja Chose to Contest Kanu filed Suit No. HIH/FR14/2021 in the High Court of Abia State from a cell of the State Security Service in Abuja. He named seven respondents: the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Chief of Army Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, the State Security Service, its Director-General and its Director for Abia…