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Trump: Putin Agrees to Ukraine Peace Talks After Two-Hour Call

Cyrus Machogu May 20, 2025

In a significant development, President Donald J. Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin peace negotiations immediately following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the conversation as “excellent” in tone and outcome, signaling a

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“Cocaine Scandal!”Macron, Starmer, and Merz

Cyrus Machogu May 13, 2025

A viral video triggered global confusion and controversy. It claimed French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German politician Friedrich Merz were at a cocaine-fuelled party in Ukraine. Thus, sparking the “cocaine scandal.” But here’s what really happened. The Viral “Cocaine Scandal” Video from Kyiv The three leaders

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Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff Amid Unusual Coincidence

Cyrus Machogu May 8, 2025

In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected. He is the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time an American-born cleric has ascended to the papacy in the Church’s 2,000-year history. The announcement came after white smoke rose from […]

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White Smoke Signals Election of New Pope at Vatican

Cyrus Machogu May 8, 2025

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 p.m. local time on Thursday. Thus, signalling the election of the 267th pope by the College of Cardinals. The announcement sent waves of jubilation through St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of faithful had gathered in anticipation. A Swift Decision. New Pope Elected The […]

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Pope Francis’s Last Wish. Turn the Popemobile into a Mobile Clinic for Gaza’s Children

Cyrus Machogu May 5, 2025

In a powerful final gesture of compassion, Pope Francis’s iconic Popemobile is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in Gaza. A region ravaged by conflict and humanitarian crisis. This initiative honours one of the late Pope’s last wishes, underscoring his enduring commitment to peace, justice, and care for the most vulnerable. Popemobile: […]

International Politics

President Trump AI Pope Image Sparks Backlash from US Catholic Bishops

Cyrus Machogu May 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism after sharing an AI-generated image depicting himself as the pope. The image, posted on his Truth Social platform and later shared by the official White House X account. This comes amid the Catholic Church’s mourning period for Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025. […]

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Look at the Leading Contenders Ahead of the 2025 Conclave

Cyrus Machogu May 3, 2025

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, global attention has turned to the upcoming conclave and the cardinals most likely to succeed him. The decision, will be behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, will determine the spiritual leader of more than 1.3 billion Catholics […]

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Snake Disrupts Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train Line During Golden Week

Cyrus Machogu May 1, 2025

A surprising wildlife encounter brought Japan’s busiest bullet train line, the Tokaido Shinkansen, to a standstill on Wednesday evening. A one-meter-long snake wrapped itself around an overhead power line between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations, causing a power outage that halted services between Tokyo and Osaka for over 90 minutes. The incident occurred at approximately

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M23 and DRC Officials in Doha for Talks

Cyrus Machogu April 13, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officials and negotiators for the Rwanda backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha, Qatar for talks to craft modalities of a ceasefire and end months of conflict that have brought fears of a possible wider regional conflict. The M23 Invasion in Eastern DRC M23’s invasion of the Eastern  DRC  […]

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Tragic Bell 206 Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims Six Lives

Cyrus Machogu April 11, 2025

A helicopter crash in New York City’s Hudson River has resulted in the deaths of all six individuals on board. They include a Spanish family and the pilot. This incident has raised significant concerns about air safety regulations and the oversight of helicopter operations in urban areas.​ Bell 206 Helicopter Crash On April 10, 2025, […]