Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions Against Nigeria, Others Over Anti-gay Laws

President Joe Biden has issued a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people worldwide, including potentially through the use of financial sanctions. 

"We dated online for 4 days and got engaged on Skype on the 5th day" Couple reveal ahead of their 5th wedding anniversary (video)

A woman took to Twitter to claim she and her husband dated online for only four days and got engaged on the 5th day via Skype then their wedding held 6 months later.

Late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti nominated alongside Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige for 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of fame

Late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

France seeks to set age of sexual consent to 15 years

France’s government wants to set the age of sexual consent at 15 and make it easier to punish long-ago child sexual abuse.

Child model, Varvara Vlasova, 12, and her friend, who both joined an online “death group” die after plunging from the top of a 17-floor building

A Russian child model and her friend have died after falling from a tower block amid reports they were part of a Harry Potter-themed online “death group”.

Nigeria’s Ikorodu Bois, Emmanuella, other African stars nominated for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

The Ikorodu Bois and comedienne Emmanuella have won the hearts of many people across the continent. These Nigerian sensations have been nominated for the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards appearing in the African social media star category.

Tignon Laws - The dreadful rule that banned black women from displaying their hair

Black women are often praised and revered for their hair. The texture of black hair is suitable for forming unique styles from the afro to braids.

Princess Eugenie's baby boy 'will not be given a royal title'

Princess Eugenie's newborn son is expected to have a title nor an official royal role amid reports that the Queen's granddaughter wants to focus on motherhood and her career rather than picking up any royal duties in the future, and wants the same for her child.

Kevin Hart's personal shopper accused of defrauding him out of more than $1 million in credit card purchases

A celebrity personal shopper from New York City has been charged for allegedly defrauding comedian Kevin Hart out of more than $1 million in credit card purchases.

'I'm taking time to be a normal person' - Britney Spears says as new documentary shedding light on her mental health journey airs

Singer, Britney Spears has said she is "taking the time to learn and be a normal person" after a new documentary about her life, career and mental health was aired this week in the US.