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The authorities are still investigating what caused the fire that killed Pierce, 38, and her children Hudson, 8, Cayden, 7,  and Avery, 4.

Cam McEvoy has revealed the sting in the tail he has experienced after breaking a world record.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges support to transform the Africa gaming industry from an informal sector to a structured, globally competitive ecosystem. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-pledges-support-for-africa-gaming-industry/

A Federal High Court affirmed the final $13m forfeiture to the FG, linked to Aisha Achimugu, ruling the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-upholds-13m-forfeiture-tied-to-achimugu/

Gunmen killed 10 security personnel in a deadly ambush in Kebbi State. Governor Nasir Idris confirmed the attack, calling it ‘barbaric and unacceptable’. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-attack-gunmen-kill-10-security-officers/

WASHINGTON — After demanding Department of Homeland Security funding be coupled with an overhaul of U.S. elections at the start of the week, President Donald Trump has Senate Republicans depressed as TSA lines grow alongside the anger of their constituents.

Buckle up because I'm about to save you a whole lot of time and energy.

I hope you can "produce" the right answers.

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Whangarei District Civil Defence Controller Victoria Harwood says the MetService Heavy Rain Warning (red) is in place until 4:00am Friday.

The New York Yankees traveled to the San Francisco Giants to raise the curtain on the new season and gospel artist Generald Wilson was chosen to sing The Star-Spangled Banner.

Data from Marketview shows the Art Deco Festival 2026 generated a 10.08% increase in spend compared to 2025, highlighting not just strong attendance, but high-quality local and visitor spending.

Iran's parliament speaker issues threat as US administration talks peace while committing more troops to conflict.

Northland Civil Defence are urging people to stay off the roads and avoid non-urgent travel with the worst of the rain predicted to arrive later today and high tides at around 2.00pm.

In a video posted on X/Twitter, Cooper stated that the US had struck its 10,000th target "just hours ago," adding that the total was even more impressive when combined with targets struck by Israel.

They asked nicely at first.

After an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who’d recently moved to Minneapolis, local law enforcement officials requested a partnership with the federal government to investigate the case, as they’d done in past shootings involving federal agents.

When the Trump administration refused to cooperate, Minnesota prosecutors ratcheted up their efforts. They sent a series of strongly worded legal... Читать дальше...

A federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Fanatics, the NFL, NBA and MLB over alleged trading card monopolization, ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing.

War is harmful to all people. Armed conflict inflicts immediate trauma, loss, and displacement. It also deepens intergenerational harm, social fragmentation, and ecological damage.

Dr. Mehmet Oz claims half of LA County's roughly 2,000 hospices may be fraudulent, alleging Russian mafia ties and pointing to other parts of the U.S. as well

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) threatened Wednesday to derail DHS funding negotiations, rejecting Democratic demands requiring judicial warrants before immigration enforcement agents raid homes.

A significant portionof the project will focus onSālelologaon Savai’i Island, where approximately40,000 peoplewill directlybenefitfrom resilient infrastructure upgrades and better urban planning.

Alex Iwobi’s father, Chuka, has debunked false reports of a robbery at his son’s London home, confirming the player was already in Turkey for Super Eagles Read More: https://punchng.com/iwobis-dad-debunks-robbery-claims/

“Medical device procurement was paralysed for 13 years. Last year we made procurement more efficient, certain, and transparent. Now we can get the benefits."

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) blames the recent terror surge in Nigeria on mismanaged ECOWAS relations, urging for renewed regional cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-fallout-fuels-terror-surge-in-nigeria-adc/

Galatasaray confirms Victor Osimhen is set to return from his hand injury in time for the high-stakes Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe on April 26. Read More: https://punchng.com/gala-confirm-osimhen-return-for-intercontinental-derby/

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison traveled to a sprawling immigrant detention center on the outskirts of El Paso on Monday for an unannounced oversight visit of the facility where many people were transferred after being detained in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.