Author: Michael Right

Multiple large explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv a day after President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly explosion on a key bridge connecting the Crimean Peninsula to mainland Russia. “Several explosions in the Shevchenkivskyi district, in the city centre,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram on Monday. “Details will follow,” he said. The explosions took place around 8:15am (05:15 GMT), with air raid sirens sounding in the Ukrainian capital more than an hour before the blasts. Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee homes The spokesperson for Emergency Service in Kyiv told AP that there were reports…

Pandemonium broke out in Ajido community in the Badagry area of Lagos State after the traditional ruler of the community, Saheed Adamson, allegedly beat up one of his high chiefs, Michael Kunnuji, during an argument. It was gathered that Oba Adamson dealt a blow on Kunnuji, who doubled as his second-in-command, when they had an altercation at the palace. Correspondents learnt that some youths threatened to destroy the king’s property over the incident. However, the intervention of policemen from the Badagry division stopped them from carrying out their threat. The policemen allegedly refused to make an arrest even after Kunnuji filed…

An Australian alpaca farmer was savagely beaten to death by his pet kangaroo in the country’s first fatal attack by one of the marsupials in 86 years. Peter Eades, 77, was found by a relative at his property in Redmond, near Albany in Western Australia’s Great Southern region, after suffering serious injuries at about 5pm (10am UK time) on Sunday. Police were called to assist after the kangaroo became aggressive, preventing paramedics from accessing the farmer to treat his injuries so were forced to shoot the marsupial dead. Mr Eades tragically died at the scene of his injuries caused by…

Three-year-old Emmy was napping next to her best friend at a day care centre in northern Thailand when the attacker broke in, armed with a gun and a knife. The class of 11 children, all around three years old, had earlier been busy drawing and writing. At around 10:00 local time, teachers sent photo updates to all the parents of smiling, happy children. Two hours later, at nap time, former police officer Panya Kamrab stormed the building. Witnesses said he first shot staff, including a teacher who was eight months pregnant, before forcing his way into each of the three…

Ten people have died after a huge explosion at a petrol station in the Republic of Ireland. Four men, three women, a teenage boy and girl and a young child were killed, said Gardaí (Irish police). The blast happened at the Applegreen service station in the County Donegal village of Creeslough on Friday. It destroyed the building and a section of an apartment block, with police saying the evidence gathered so far suggested it was a tragic accident. Court stops Buhari from shutting down broadcast stations Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin described the explosion as an “enormous trauma”. “The…

Tottenham paid the perfect tribute to the passing of their fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone with a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton. Spurs were playing just three days after the sudden death of the man nicknamed ‘The Marine’ because of his rigorous training regimes and it was Harry Kane that popped up with the first-half winner heading home Heung-Min Son’s cross. Kane celebrated his goal by pointing to the sky in tribute of Ventrone in what was an emotional occasion, with the stadium standing to applaud him before the game. “It’s been a difficult week and it was nice to…

Fikayo Tomori was on target as AC Milan warmed up for their Champions League rematch with Chelsea by easily beating Juventus at the San Siro. Stefano Pioli’s side lost 3-0 in London on Wednesday and this was a perfect riposte as England centre-back Tomori smashed in a confident opener. Former Manchester City winger Brahim Diaz then blitzed the Juve defence to double the lead after half-time. The result moves Milan third in Serie A, level on points with leaders Napoli who play on Sunday. Qatar World Cup ‘surely’ my last – Messi Tomori had only scored one goal in Italy since…

Bournemouth scored two second-half goals in the space of four minutes through Philip Billing and Ryan Christie to complete a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Leicester City. The recalled Patson Daka fired the Foxes into a 10th minute lead at Vitality Stadium, sweeping home a first-time finish after Harvey Barnes’ initial effort was blocked. Christie had earlier wasted a golden chance for Bournemouth, who were being watched from the stands by prospective new American owner Bill Foley, but Billing hauled the hosts level before Christie latched onto Dominic Solanke’s cushioned header to complete the turnaround. The result means Bournemouth rise…

Armando Broja scored his first goal for Chelsea in a dominant win over a lacklustre Wolves team that is still operating without a permanent manager. On the cusp of halftime, Kai Havertz got things started, but the Blues had plenty of opportunities to take control of the game earlier. Before Armando Broja’s right-footed shot into the bottom corner late in the game, Christian Pulisic increased the lead by exchanging passes with Mason Mount and sending the ball sailing past goalkeeper Jose Sa. Graham Potter’s first victory in the Premier League at home as Chelsea’s manager came in this contest. Real…

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table with a fabulous 4-0 win over struggling Southampton as Erling Haaland scored again. The Norwegian had spurned a series of good chance before finally finding the net with his 15th goal of the Premier League season – but by that point the game had long since been won. Joao Cancelo’s brilliant solo run started the scoring midway through the first half and Phil Foden added a second soon after with City utterly dominant. The returning Rodri set up Riyad Mahrez to make it three early in the second half…