Ukraine Official Says Minerals Deal Agreed With US

Ukraine has agreed the terms of a major minerals deal with the US, reports have revealed. Media reports say Washington has dropped initial demands for a right to $500bn (£395bn) in potential revenue from utilising the natural resources but has not given firm security guarantees to war-torn Ukraine – a key Ukrainian demand. US President…

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‘Killing Me Softly’ Superstar, Roberta Flack Dies at 88

The beloved, Grammy-winning 1970s Roberta Flack singer best known for such hits as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly” died on Monday (Feb. 24) at 88.  “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, Feb. 24, 2025,” read the statement. “She died peacefully surrounded by…

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Wizkid & Davido Win at 2025 NAACP Image Awards

The 56th National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards made have recognized the impact of afrobeats on a global scale. The award is an annual ceremony presented by the U.S.-based NAACP to honour outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. Wizkid won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for “Piece…

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Ademola Lookman Responds To Coach’s ‘Disrespectful’ Criticism

Ademola Lookman has responded to Gian Piero Gasperini’s criticism of his penalty miss during Atalanta’s champions league defeat to Club Brugge, saying that being singled out by his coach “not only hurts but feels deeply disrespectful.” The Atalanta coach squarely blamed the Super Eagles forward for the team’s exit from the Champions League at the…

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