Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria clinches gold in wrestling, women’s 4x100m relay
Team Nigeria claimed two gold medals in wrestling and the women’s 4x100m relay at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, boosting its overall medal tally.
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Relief plane to Jamaica crashes in Florida shortly after takeoff
A relief plane bound for Jamaica crashed into a Florida pond shortly after takeoff, with authorities confirming no victims found and investigations ongoing.
FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s Air Force One exit in Florida
The FBI is investigating a suspicious hunting stand discovered near the Air Force One landing zone at Palm Beach airport ahead of President Trump’s arrival.
Woman accused of using ChatGPT image in false rape allegation
A Florida woman has been arrested after police determined she fabricated a sexual assault claim using an AI-generated image created with ChatGPT.
Man who killed 6-year-old found living beside Florida school
A convicted child killer, Ronald Exantus, was re-arrested in Florida after failing to register as a felon while living beside an elementary school.
Universities to face funding cuts over refusal to rename roads after Charlie Kirk
A Florida lawmaker has proposed renaming college roads after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with penalties for noncompliance.
Divers uncover $1 million worth of gold and silver coins from 18th-century Florida shipwreck
A shipwreck salvage company has uncovered $1 million worth of gold and silver coins off Florida’s Treasure Coast, believed to be from a 1715 Spanish fleet destroyed by a hurricane.
Florida Attorney General petitioned by UK forensics expert over Wike family real estate transactions
A UK forensics expert has formally requested the Florida Attorney General investigate alleged money laundering and corruption involving property purchases in Florida attributed to Nigeria’s Minister Nyesom Wike and his family.
Former Florida nurse jailed after husband catches her in sexual act with 15-year-old stepson: ‘Incestuous offender’
Former Florida nurse Alexis Von Yates was sentenced to two years in prison for lewd and lascivious battery on her 15-year-old stepson after a plea deal reduced her original charge.
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died at 46, prompting tributes from fans, fellow fighters, and his beloved Manchester City.