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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

President Donald Trump gave a grim warning to Iran on Tuesday morning, saying “a whole civilization will die tonight” if a deal isn’t made to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long…

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Kanye “Ye” West is still scheduled to headline all 3 days at Wireless Music Festival at Finsbury Park in north London, England from July 10-12. TMZ reports Ye is banned from entering the country after the UK government revoked his visa. Even though England is part of the United Kingdom (UK), England retains its own system of government. So England may approve Ye’s visa to perform in London. Corporate sponsors are boycotting the festival after antisemitic remarks by Ye over the years. Pepsi, British beverage giant Diageo, and PayPal dropped out as festival sponsors over the weekend. More sponsors pulled…

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Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, is set to get a vice president for the first time in his four-decade rule, following controversial constitutional changes backed by the parliament. In a ‌joint session of the ruling party-dominated National Assembly and Senate, lawmakers voted 200 to 18 in favour, with four abstentions, to pass the bill. The bill stipulates that the vice president will ​automatically assume the presidency if President Paul Biya dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated. Biya, ​93, has led the Central African country since 1982 and is the world’s oldest serving head of state. Public discussion about ​his health is banned.…

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Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West being announced as the headline act. The decision comes amid growing criticism of the rapper’s inclusion in the festival lineup, with concerns raised over his past controversial statements and actions. A spokesperson confirmed the move, stating: “Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival.” The withdrawal is significant, as the company has been a major partner of the festival since 2015, with the 2026 edition previously branded as “Pepsi presents Wireless.” Kanye West, also known as Ye, is scheduled to headline all three nights of…

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Donald Trump has issued a series of strongly worded warnings to Iran, urging it to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F*****’ Strait, you crazy b******s, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.” The remarks followed continued Iranian strikes on oil fields and infrastructure targets across neighbouring Gulf countries, with no indication of de-escalation. Speaking in a…

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Donald Trump is reportedly considering further changes to his administration following the dismissal of Pam Bondi, as internal tensions escalate among senior officials. Sources indicate Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Howard Lutnick and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, with one official describing him as “very angry” and open to additional personnel changes. Other high-ranking figures, including Kash Patel and Dan Driscoll, have also been linked to potential departures, though no final decisions have been confirmed. The possible reshuffle comes alongside broader upheaval within the military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently removed several senior leaders, including Randy George, who stepped down with immediate…

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Donald Trump is seeking a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027, marking a roughly 40% increase from 2026 levels. The proposal allocates $1.1 trillion to the Department of Defense, with an additional $350 billion to be pursued through Congress for priorities including munitions production, industrial expansion, and a planned “Golden Dome” missile defense system. The request, prepared by budget chief Russell Vought, comes as the U.S. enters the fifth week of its war with Iran, signaling long-term military investment despite expectations of a near-term end to the conflict. Trump had earlier described the proposed spending as necessary to build…

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NASA has released the first high-resolution images of Earth taken by astronauts aboard Artemis II as they travel toward the Moon. The images were captured by mission commander Reid Wiseman after the crew completed a critical engine burn that placed their Orion spacecraft on a trajectory toward the Moon. At the time of capture, the spacecraft was about 142,000 miles from Earth and 132,000 miles from the Moon, marking the halfway point of the journey. One image, titled Hello, World, shows Earth glowing against the darkness of space, with the Atlantic Ocean dominating the view. The western Sahara and the…

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A historic golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum has been recovered following a major investigation, authorities confirmed. The artifact, known as the Golden Helmet of Coțofenești, was taken earlier this year from the Drents Museum during a targeted theft that raised concerns across Europe’s museum community. The helmet, a rare and valuable piece of ancient Romanian heritage dating back more than 2,000 years, had been on loan when it was stolen. Its disappearance triggered an international manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Dutch police announced that the helmet has now been recovered, though details about the suspects and the…

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A portrait of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was reportedly found in a trash can at the Department of Justice just one day after her dismissal by President Donald Trump. Images circulating online showed the framed portrait placed upside down inside a bin, shortly after it had been removed from a wall where it hung alongside official portraits of senior leadership.  The incident quickly gained attention as a symbolic reflection of the abrupt nature of her removal.  Bondi was fired amid mounting criticism over her tenure, including handling of high-profile cases and dissatisfaction within the administration.  Her dismissal forms…

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