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Former US President Barack Obama has eulogized former basketballer, Congolese-born Dikembe Mutombo who succumbed to brain cancer last evening. Obama called him one of the best basketballers and one of the best defensive shot blockers of all time. The former US President said that the deceased’s work on and off the court inspired many generations of young people across Africa. ...

On Tuesday night in the bustling city of New York, the stage is set for a monumental clash between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance in their singular vice-presidential debate. While these running-mate face-offs often take a back seat to the main presidential spectacle, this particular encounter carries exceptional significance. With the election hanging in the balance, poised to ...

A devastating toll of at least 30 lives lost and many others missing grips Buncombe County in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through the state. The county, home to the picturesque city of Asheville, bears the brunt of the storm’s fury, leaving behind a scene of unparalleled devastation. Emergency official Ryan Cole describes the impact ...

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake as it swept through the south-eastern US, claiming the lives of at least 43 individuals and leaving millions without power. The storm, the most potent on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend, continued its path northward into Georgia and the Carolinas following its landfall overnight Thursday. The aftermath of Helene’s ...

As Hurricane Helene approached the northern Florida coast, small towns stood deserted on Thursday. Stores were closed, and windows were boarded up in anticipation of the high winds and potentially devastating storm surge. Despite evacuation orders, some residents, like Lance Palmer, were still making final preparations. In the town of Panacea, on the edge of the ocean, actor and musician ...