November 20, 2025

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

November 20, 2025 3:27 pm

Two men in Namibia receive 20-year and 15-year prison sentences for beating a young man to death, highlighting severe risks of domestic violence.

Namibian father and son have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the fatal assault of a family member, in a case that has drawn national attention to domestic violence.

Judge Philanda Christiaan of the Windhoek High Court handed down the sentences on Friday November 14, 2025, concluding the trial of Hendrik le Roux, 61, and his son, Borris le Roux, 31. Hendrik received 25 years in prison, with five years suspended, while Borris was sentenced to …

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

November 20, 2025 2:52 pm

Nigerian man is sentenced to six years in the US for a sextortion scheme that led to a Pennsylvania teen’s death, highlighting global cybercrime risks.

U.S. Federal court has sentenced 27-year-old Nigerian national Imoleayo Aina to six years in prison for his central role in a sextortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.

Judge Joel Slomsky of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania handed down the sentence in October, 2025, alongside five years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $3,250, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice.

Mr …

Elon Musk Hails Cybertruck As “Alien Tech” For Speed, Strength

Elon Musk Hails Cybertruck As “Alien Tech” For Speed, Strength

November 20, 2025 1:29 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk describes the Cybertruck as “alien technology,” boasting bulletproof design, Porsche-level speed, and unmatched towing power.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has described the company’s Cybertruck as “alien technology,” claiming the vehicle defies conventional limits in size, speed, and strength.

The Cybertruck’s sharply angular design and stainless steel exoskeleton have drawn both awe and skepticism since its unveiling. Its bold, industrial look diverges sharply from traditional trucks, reflecting Musk’s focus on futuristic design over conventional styling.

On The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk explained the vehicle’s capabilities, emphasizing both performance and resilience. “I thought it’d be cool to have …

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

November 20, 2025 12:22 pm

San Diego reports say applicants at a citizenship center were arrested during routine appointments, sparking concern among attorneys and migrant advocates.

Attorneys and migrant-rights advocates in San Diego say federal immigration officers have been arresting “out-of-status” immigrants inside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) building, targeting people arriving for routine citizenship and visa appointments. The reports have raised fears of a growing enforcement tactic at a site traditionally viewed as a neutral processing center rather than an arrest point.

Concerns intensified this week after the detention of Hanne Daguman, a Norwegian national who was attending a USCIS appointment on …

Tantalizers Sign Five-Year Prawns Export Deal To United States

Tantalizers Sign Five-Year Prawns Export Deal To United States

November 20, 2025 10:58 am

Nigerian food group Tantalizers Plc, secures multi-million-dollar seafood pact with United States importer, boosting hopes for stronger non-oil exports.

Tantalizers Fisheries Limited, a subsidiary of Nigerian Tantalizers Plc, has signed a five-year offtake agreement with US-based Harvester Fisheries LLC to export premium prawns and shrimps to the American market. The deal marks a significant step for the Nigerian company as it seeks to expand beyond its traditional fast-food and domestic operations.

The agreement, described as a multi-million-dollar partnership, was disclosed in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company’s secretary, Olamide Babawale-Mo. Under the terms, Tantalizers

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Al Jazeera/ G20 Summit South Africa: Security Tightened Ahead Of Protests

G20 Summit South Africa: Security Tightened Ahead Of Protests

November 20, 2025 7:21 am

South African police and army units staged a high-profile parade in Johannesburg on Wednesday, showcasing helicopters and motorcycle units in preparation for expected protests surrounding the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit this weekend.

Authorities have reinforced security with 3,500 additional police officers and placed the army on standby under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, which coordinates the country’s police, military, and intelligence agencies for major events.

Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said demonstrations are anticipated not only in Johannesburg but also in other major South African cities. “We will allow that right [to …

Andy Burnham Leadership Bid Questions Continue To Grow

Andy Burnham Leadership Bid Questions Continue To Grow

November 20, 2025 7:07 am

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham again refused to rule out a future Labour leadership bid on Thursday as questions intensified over whether he plans to return to Parliament. The discussion reignited after a Labour MP said he would be willing to vacate his seat to give Burnham a route back to Westminster.

Burnham has been a focal point of internal party speculation since Labour’s autumn conference. Under Labour rules, any challenger to the sitting leader must be a Member of Parliament and secure the support of at least eighty MPs. Burnham, who left Westminster in 2017 to run for mayor, …

David Carrick Life Sentence Extended After New Convictions

David Carrick Life Sentence Extended After New Convictions

November 20, 2025 6:51 am

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick received another life sentence on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of abusing a twelve year old girl in the late nineteen eighties and raping a former partner decades later.

Carrick who is fifty had already been serving thirty six life sentences with a minimum term of thirty two years for seventy one offences of sexual violence committed across seventeen years. The new sentence adds to a criminal record that prosecutors describe as one of the most severe ever brought against a British police officer.

Carrick was convicted of five counts of indecent …

REUTERS/Ukraine Peace Talks Intensify As Pentagon Team Visits Kyiv

Ukraine Peace Talks Intensify As Pentagon Team Visits Kyiv

November 20, 2025 6:34 am

A senior Pentagon delegation arrived in Ukraine late Wednesday to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss potential steps toward ending the war with Russia, according to US military officials. The visit comes as unconfirmed reports circulate of a new peace framework drafted by envoys for Washington and Moscow that would require major concessions from Kyiv.

The group, led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, is holding meetings in Kyiv on Thursday. It is the highest-ranking military team to visit Ukraine since President Donald Trump took office in January.

Speculation about a draft US-Russia peace plan intensified on Wednesday after Axios, …

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

November 20, 2025 6:19 am

Israeli airstrikes killed four people and wounded 18 others in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, as Israel and Hamas blamed each other for violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that has lasted nearly six weeks.

The latest attacks struck two towns east of Khan Younis. Medics reported that one strike on a home in Bani Suhaila killed three people, including a baby, and injured 15 others. A second strike in nearby Abassan killed a man and wounded three. Israel’s military confirmed carrying out the strikes but said it had no information on casualties.

The exchange of …

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