Ayoola Atitebi

Joe Biden has expressed gratitude for worldwide support, including a private letter from Britain's King Charles, following his announcement of a cancer diagnosis. "Cancer touches us all," Biden shared on social media Monday. "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us with love and support." On Sunday, Biden's office revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. "On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone," his office stated. "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management." A Gleason score of nine classifies his illness as "high-grade," indicating cancer […]

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his inauguration Mass, according to the Vatican. In his closing prayer, the new Catholic leader expressed concern about the war in Ukraine, stating, "The martyred Ukraine is waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace to finally happen." Addressing thousands gathered in St Peter's Square, the Pope warned against marginalization of the poor and autocratic governance. Notable attendees included Zelensky, US Vice President JD Vance, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with whom the pontiff was seen shaking hands. During the Mass, Pope Leo criticized "hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalises the poorest." He pledged to govern "without ever yielding to the temptation to be an autocrat." The ceremony drew reverent crowds as the Pope received […]

A Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday, resulting in two deaths and 19 injuries among those aboard, according to Mayor Eric Adams. "At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries," Adams announced on social media platform X. Despite the tragic human toll, the 142-year-old bridge reportedly escaped major structural damage. Video footage captured the dramatic moment when the vessel attempted to sail beneath the iconic bridge connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan. The tops of all three masts struck the bridge's underside, causing them to snap and partially collapse onto the ship's deck. The vessel, prominently displaying a large Mexican flag, drifted toward the riverbank after the collision as onlookers fled the shore. […]

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail early Friday morning by exploiting a hole behind a toilet, triggering a manhunt and raising questions about facility security and possible inside help. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office reported that the escape began around 12:22 am when inmates tampered with a cell door. Surveillance footage captured them entering the compromised cell and slipping through a wall hole behind a toilet. The group then exited through a loading dock, used blankets to climb over a barbed-wire fence, and fled toward nearby railroad tracks and Interstate 10. "We have made progress," noted Orleans Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. Three escapees have been recaptured so far. Kendell Myles, facing attempted second-degree murder charges, was discovered hiding under a vehicle in a French Quarter hotel garage. Robert Moody was apprehended later that day, though officials haven't shared details […]

US singer Chris Brown has been arrested in the UK regarding an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023. The 36-year-old was taken into custody at a Manchester hotel early Thursday morning on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair. According to reports, The Sun newspaper became aware of Brown's presence in the UK on Wednesday and subsequently alerted the Metropolitan Police. A Met spokesman confirmed: "A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody, where he remains." The statement continued: "The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic […]