Atlanta rapper Young Thug has confessed to involvement in criminal street gang activity, a surprising development that could bring an end to the musician’s lengthy trial, according to US media reports. The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, was arrested in May 2022 on racketeering and other charges related to his alleged … Read more
Bread Bin Bakery, located on New Street near the town centre, recently announced its immediate closure. Founder Lisa Bindahnee revealed on social media that the bakery’s staff arrived one morning to find the locks changed, preventing them from entering the premises. She explained that the building had been sold to Artemis Europe Limited, leading to … Read more
French and German ambassadors to the UK have criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to impose VAT on private school fees, arguing that it could lead to the expulsion of many children from international schools and harm diplomatic relations with the UK. The ambassadors emphasized that fee-paying international schools, which receive funding from overseas governments, are … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Boohoo has responded to demands from Mike Ashley’s retail empire to appoint him as chief executive, stating the need to safeguard its commercial interests. The online fast-fashion retailer, which holds discussions with Frasers Group, emphasized … Read more
The Ghana parliament’s Speaker has halted proceedings indefinitely due to chaotic scenes in the chamber over a dispute about which party holds the majority. Last week, it was revealed that four MPs had switched parties and would run for different parties in the upcoming general election. Speaker Alban Bagbin then declared their seats vacant, stating … Read more