Новости за 04.01.2025

House Republicans managed to re-elect Mike Johnson as speaker on the first ballot — albeit with a delay to wrangle the last two votes.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused a former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, of encouraging Governor Siminalayi Fubara to disobey President Bola Tinubu. He blamed Odili for the failure of the peace agreement signed between his camp and Fubara. Wike spoke during a reception organised to host Rivers State

The Biden administration has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters, artillery shells, and air-to-air missiles. This deal, which requires House and Senate committee approval, is intended to support Israel's defense against threats from Iran and proxy organizations.

Rising actor Chukwuebuka Ude popular for his role in Wura discusses his journey into acting, passion for Chelsea FC, views on Nigerian football and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How did you get into acting? My journey began with a special project in school for my brother who studied creative arts. They needed

Four Lebanese soldiers were wounded on January 3 in a shootout with a group of armed Syrians who were trying to cross into Lebanon via the blocked illegal crossing near Maarabun east of Baalbek

Artist Roberto Marquez has spent years traveling the world to honor lives lost in tragedy with works of art. Now he’s working in New Orleans to memorialize those killed in the Bourbon Street attack. NBC News’ George Solis shares his story.

Could Madonna be getting into the marriage groove once more? The "Like a Prayer" singer set the internet ablaze with speculation that she might be engaged to rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris after...

Despite the absence of star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, other Indian bowlers rose to the occasion.

The star bowler of the series, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah did that again. as te took the early wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, making things tight for Australia.

Britt Allcroft, the producer who adapted Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends for television, has died. She was 81. According to Allcroft’s daughter Holly Wright, she died on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in Los Angeles, The New York Times reported. Allcroft was responsible for bringing Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s books The Railway Series to British TV in […]

Keegan Bradley during the second round of The Sentry. | Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA Tour via Getty Images

Keegan Bradley arrived in Maui sporting a mustache, and he should keep it for the entire 2025 season.

LONDON: Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have to “think” about the future of injury-hit midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic displays. In recent years, occasions large and small have provided an excuse for residents across the state to set off increasingly sophisticated fireworks. They are so prevalent that some people consider them part of the state’s culture. But they also have rattled neighborhoods of tightly packed houses, started fires... Читать дальше...

Kamari McGee knocked down a corner 3-pointer to secure the Wisconsin Badgers' 116-85 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes

At the close in Sydney, the visitors were 141-6 with Ravindra Jadeja on eight and Washington Sundar six after they dismissed Australia for 181 in reply to their first innings 185. Pant signalled his intent by plundering a six on his first ball, and reached 50 after just 29 deliveries with another big shot that cleared the ropes. Only his 28-ball half-century against Sri Lanka in 2022 was faster for India. He was finally dismissed for 61 off 33 by Pat Cummins, but Scott Boland was India's main tormenter, taking 4-42. Читать дальше...

Isoko highlife musician, Arube Otor, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his decision to marry three wives on the same day and his plans to balance love and responsibilities among his wives What inspired you to marry three women on the same day? First of all, I am Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela. I

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Republican Mike Johnson was returned as speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday with the crucial backing of incoming president Donald Trump, ending a bitter standoff that threatened to see the 2025 session opening in chaos. Johnson had angered backbenchers by working with Democrats to pass legislation, and his victory was secured only

A judge rejected a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration after the man was invited by a former member of Congress, according to a court document.

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing will go into effect in New York City on Sunday as planned after a federal judge denied New Jersey's request for a temporary restraining order to stop it. "Congestion pricing goes live this Sunday -- Saturday night midnight going into Sunday -- as planned," MTA Chair and CEO Janno [...]

The Huygens Institute helped digitise the archive which was previously only accessible by visiting the Dutch National Archives in The Hague.

Months after a tragic, double-fatal collision north of Edmonton, family members are still searching for answers from police about why no charges have been laid.

The Chicago Cubs are looking to build on last season but need to get more power in the lineup to do so. Could this $88 million outfielder be a good fit?

The movie Nosferatu has been a major success at the holiday box office and it stars Bill Skarsgard as the villain Count Orlok, though there were other actors considered for the role before him. Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman (Lily-Rose Depp) and the terrifying vampire (Skarsgard) infatuated with [...]