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Qatar player Assim Madibo banned for five matches after leg-breaking World Cup tackle  The FIFA disciplinary committee has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match suspension following a tackle that resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismaël Koné during their World Cup group stage match. The decision, which remains subject to appeal, was issued on the grounds of serious foul play. The incident occurred during the 51st minute of Canada's 6-0 victory in Vancouver. Madibo received a straight red card for a challenge from behind that immediately raised alarms among nearby players. Koné was stretchered off the pitch and subsequently underwent surgery to repair fractures to the tibia and fibula in his left leg. The severe injury cast a shadow over Canada's historic first-ever World Cup victory. Following the match, Madibo was visibly distressed and offered a personal apology to Koné. The Canadian midfielder later expressed his gratitude on social media, thanking fans a...

 Powerful back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela, causing widespread damage and building collapses  Two powerful, successive earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of widespread destruction, collapsing structures, and sending panicked communities fleeing into the streets. Among the strongest seismic events to hit the nation in more than a century, the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors occurred just after 6:00 p.m. local time, with epicenters located near the coastal community of Morón. The impact was felt across the region, triggering building evacuations as far away as parts of northern Colombia and cities in Brazil’s Amazon basin, roughly 1,700 kilometers from Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency and confirmed extensive damage across multiple states, though initial official assessments did not include specific casualty figures. The earthquakes severely impacted infrastructure, forcing the closure of S...

 Passengers restrain pilot suffering mid-flight medical emergency on Air Canada flight An Air Canada flight was diverted to Boston on Wednesday after the captain suffered a severe mid-flight medical emergency, forcing passengers to step in and assist. Flight AC7664, a De Havilland Q400 operated by regional partner PAL Airlines, was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with 61 passengers on board when the incident occurred. The crisis began when the aircraft suddenly and repeatedly swerved midair. Shortly after the unexpected movements, a flight attendant entered the cockpit and dragged the captain out into the aisle. The pilot appeared to be suffering a seizure and was physically out of control, though not acting violently. With the captain incapacitated, the first officer took control of the aircraft and initiated an emergency diversion to Boston. In the cabin, a small group of about five passengers intervened to manage the captain. Over a strenuous 40-minute...

 American boy, 12, injured in shark attack during Bahamas family tour  A 12-year-old boy is in stable condition after being bitten by a shark on Tuesday while swimming in the Bahamas. The incident occurred during a family tour of the Exuma Cays, where the boy had been swimming alongside his brother. Following the encounter, the victim was transported by boat to New Providence for medical treatment. Authorities have not released the boy's identity or specific details regarding the severity of his injuries. The Bahama Islands rank as the ninth-highest location globally for unprovoked shark attacks. Experts note that sharks are more likely to strike if they feel cornered or trapped, which can lead to severe lacerations as the animal attempts to escape. The Exuma Islands, including destinations like Staniel Cay, are popular for boating, snorkeling, and swimming due to their clear waters and vibrant marine life. Dozens of shark species inhabit the Caribbean Sea, with tiger, hammerh...

 U.S Mint to release 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters into circulation for America's 250th anniversary Americans may soon find a rare piece of history in their everyday pocket change. The United States Mint has announced the production of 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. Instead of being sold directly on the agency's website, these legal tender coins will be mixed randomly into circulation and distributed through banks and financial institutions nationwide ahead of Independence Day. The commemorative quarters feature a distinct design to mark the semiquincentennial. The front displays an image of Thomas Jefferson alongside the dual date "1776–2026," while the back depicts the iconic cracked Liberty Bell to symbolize the country's founding. Collectors can easily distinguish these limited-edition pieces from standard circulating quarters. They will co...

 ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND CLARIFIES FALSE SECURITY ALERT OF ALLEGED MILITARY HELICOPTER DROPPING UNKNOWN ITEMS IN A BUSH BETWEEN NIMO AND ADAZI-NNUKWU Reveals the current state of the alleged area The Anambra State Police Command wishes to clarify the false security alert circulating on social media alleging that a military helicopter dropped unknown items in a bush located at the boundary between Nimo and Adazi-Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area of the State. Following the report, the Command immediately deployed operatives to the area for verification and assessment. So far, findings revealed that the alleged location remains calm, with no suspicious objects or any security concerns observed. Normal activities continue within and around the area, while security operatives maintain routine surveillance to ensure public safety and sustain public confidence. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has urged members of the publi...