Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered ancient ceramic jars containing at least 25,000 bronze and copper Roman coins dating back to the 3rd century CE.

The remarkable discovery was made during a routine excavation carried out by archaeologists from France’s National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP), covering an area of approximately 1,500 square metres.

In addition to the coin-filled jars, the excavation has revealed important clues about the history of Senon, showing how the settlement evolved from a Gallic village into a prosperous Roman town before eventually being destroyed by fire.

At the deepest layers of the site, archaeologists uncovered traces of early buildings, including pits, ditches, and postholes that once supported wooden walls and clay structures.

The remains date back to the mid-2nd century BCE, when the area was inhabited by the Mediomatrici, a Celtic people whose capital was Divodurum Mediomatricorum, now known as Metz in modern-day France.

Following the Roman conquest of Gaul under Julius Caesar, the settlement entered a period of significant growth.

Archaeologists identified more than a dozen small limestone quarries, some reaching nearly three metres in depth, which were dug behind homes. These quarries were later repurposed as storage spaces and for other domestic uses, supporting centuries of construction and development.

By the late 1st century CE, the newly excavated section of Senon had developed into an organized Roman neighbourhood. Researchers uncovered two paved streets lined with stone houses featuring lime-coated floors, hypocaust heating systems, ovens, and underground cellars.

Courtyards located behind many of the homes appear to have been used as workshops, suggesting that the area was home to skilled artisans and merchants.

The quality of the buildings and the everyday objects recovered from the site indicate that many of Senon’s residents enjoyed a relatively comfortable standard of living during the Roman era.

Archaeologists believe the discovery offers valuable insight into daily life, urban development, and economic activity in Roman Gaul.

A Nigerian woman who recently returned from South Africa has shared her experience of living in the country, describing the challenges she said she faced as a foreign national.

Speaking in an interview with TheCable, Ilugbadebo Oyebola said she spent 11 years in South Africa, adding that the experience was traumatic for her and her family.

According to Oyebola, one of the most painful experiences occurred when she was admitted to a South African hospital to give birth.

She alleged that after delivering her baby, a nurse instructed her to clean up the blood despite the fact that she was still suffering from heavy bleeding after childbirth.

Oyebola claimed the treatment changed after the nurse realized she was a foreigner and could not speak the local language.

She also said her children experienced discrimination at school because they were not South African citizens.

Reflecting on her return to Nigeria, Oyebola expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and everyone involved in facilitating the repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa.

She described her return home as a life-changing opportunity and said she was thankful for the support she received.

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'I was made to clean my blood when I gave birth at a hospital because I'm a foreigner' — repatriated Nigerian woman speaks on South African ordeal pic.twitter.com/2sH4oRVlSk

— TheCable (@thecableng) June 30, 2026

An emotional video has captured the moment a Malawian father broke down in tears at the Old Durban Drive-In site in South Africa, where foreign nationals are being accommodated as part of ongoing repatriation arrangements.

The father is among several migrants currently awaiting processing and return to Malawi following relocation procedures linked to immigration enforcement operations.

Speaking emotionally about his situation, he said:

“No house. No mattress. No promise of tomorrow. Just a father, and a baby who does not understand why they are here.”

He explained that he had travelled to South Africa in search of better job opportunities and a means to provide for his family.

However, he is now preparing to return to Malawi with only his young child and a few personal belongings.

A wedding celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, turned violent after a groomsman allegedly shot two guests during an argument over meatballs.

Police are searching for 41-year-old Thomas Redrick Williams, who is accused of opening fire at the reception before fleeing the scene.

Authorities said Williams is wanted on suspicion of first-degree reckless injury with the use of a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and bail jumping.

The shooting reportedly occurred on June 20 at the Aria Business Center in Milwaukee. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

According to a criminal complaint, the incident began after the bride’s cousin noticed Williams serving himself meatballs with his bare hands and asked him to use a plate and serving utensils instead.

The disagreement escalated, and prosecutors said Williams allegedly punched the bride’s cousin. When the bride’s brother-in-law attempted to intervene and calm the situation, the confrontation became physical.

Investigators allege that Williams then pulled out a handgun and opened fire.

The woman was reportedly shot in the arm and leg, while the man sustained a gunshot wound to the back of the neck. Both victims survived and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

According to investigators, the bride witnessed the shooting and followed Williams outside as he attempted to leave. She reportedly confronted him beside his vehicle and grabbed his key fob in an effort to stop him from driving away.

Williams allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Police later searched the car, which is registered in his wife’s name, and reportedly recovered a Taurus 9mm handgun.

When officers later spoke with Williams’ wife, she said they had attended the wedding together and that he had dropped her off at home before returning with her vehicle.

Authorities also disclosed that Williams was already out on bond in a separate criminal case when the shooting occurred.

A warrant has since been issued for his arrest, and police continue to search for him.

A South African man has reportedly lost his life after he was mistaken for a foreign national during ongoing anti-immigration protests in South Africa.

According to reports, the victim was one of two people who were initially mistaken for foreigners during the unrest.

The incident reportedly occurred in Germiston, where the man was selling goods when he was confronted by a group of people who allegedly accused him of being a foreign national.

Witnesses claimed that the man repeatedly insisted that he was South African. However, his attackers allegedly refused to believe him and continued assaulting him.

The victim reportedly died from the injuries he sustained during the attack.

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South African Man Beaten to Death After Being Mistaken for a Foreigner During Anti-Immigration Protest pic.twitter.com/0fbHfeQWlW

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 30, 2026

A 36-year-old man, identified as John Tooson, has been sentenced to two life terms in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of his girlfriend and her 18-year-old sister in Kentucky, United States.

Tooson was arrested in 2022 after fatally shooting the two sisters at an apartment in Ashland, Kentucky.

According to court records, he received two life sentences in Boyd Circuit Court after pleading guilty to two counts of murder, first-degree robbery, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, wanton endangerment, and being a persistent felony offender.

Prosecutors said Tooson was in a relationship with 20-year-old Selina Easter when he entered her apartment in June 2022 and shot her and her younger sister, Summer Algarakhuly, 18.

At the time of the shooting, the couple’s newborn baby girl was reportedly inside the apartment.

After the incident, Tooson fled the scene but was later arrested in Ohio.

During the sentencing hearing, family members spoke about the lasting impact the murders have had on the victims’ children.

One relative, who is now raising Summer’s daughter, said:

“I was only ever supposed to be her aunt.”

She added:

“She will never know what it feels like to run into her mother Summer’s arms after a bad day.”

Boyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rhonda Copley described the sentencing as an important step toward justice.

She said:

“The plea and sentencing of John Tooson brings accountability for the senseless and tragic loss of two young lives, Selina and Summer.”

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman also commented on the case, saying:

“A mother can never be replaced. The sentences delivered do not heal the emptiness left behind, but, we hope, provide justice for all those who loved these two young women.”

Under Kentucky law, Tooson will become eligible for parole after serving 25 years in prison.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against criticism over the country’s security challenges.

Speaking at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, Adeboye said he does not agree with those who accuse the President of failing to do enough to tackle insecurity.

He said:

“I need to make this one clear: I don’t support those who are accusing the president of not doing enough. When the commander-in-chief has given instructions to his subordinates, he has done his bit. You don’t expect him to go and put on khaki and fight.”

“When my friend Trump gives instructions to go and bomb anywhere, he doesn’t leave the White House. He has done his bit. ‘I hereby command, bomb Iran’, and then he goes to his bedroom and sleeps. The rest is left to the supporters.”

Adeboye, however, acknowledged that insecurity has worsened across the country, saying terrorist attacks and kidnappings have spread beyond northern Nigeria into the southern region.

He said:

“Things have gone far, far worse… so bad that they are asking: ‘Where is your God?’ That is how bad it is. The terrorism, kidnapping, and so on that were in the north are now even at my doorstep. They have come all the way down to the south. And, of course, the sponsors — they are all known, and they are still moving about freely.”

The cleric called on the government to take decisive action against those funding criminal activities, saying he had advised that security agencies be given a clear deadline to address the situation.

He added:

“I told him to tell all the military boys, all the army, navy and air force: ‘You have 90 days. Wipe out this rubbish or resign.’ And then take care of the supporters, the sponsors.”

“You know them,”

“Some of them are businessmen. Some of them are politicians. Go after them. Because if you do not deal with those who are supplying these people with arms and ammunition — and most of the time, when they go about, they go about on motorcycles — if we don’t go after the sponsors, the problem will continue.”

Nineteen-year-old bodybuilder Fiorella Martínez has been confirmed among those who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela.

Fiorella, a rising star in Women’s Artistic Fitness, died alongside her mother, Carmen, and her younger sister, Miranda, when the earthquake struck on June 24.

According to reports, rescue teams recovered Fiorella’s body from beneath the rubble of her family’s home.

Her boyfriend, Fedor Prieto Olivares, was also confirmed dead hours after the earthquake.

The Venezuelan Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (FVFC) announced her passing in a heartfelt tribute, remembering both her accomplishments and the impact she made in the sport.

The tribute reads:

“In the name of athletes, coaches, judges and the Board, we express our deepest sorrow at the passing of the athlete from La Guaira, Fiorella Martínez, South American runner-up in Women’s Artistic Fitness.

“We pray for her eternal rest, we pray for the thousands of Venezuelans suffering this tragedy.

“Rest in peace, Fiori.”

Fiorella had earned recognition as one of the country’s promising young athletes, particularly after finishing as the South American runner-up in Women’s Artistic Fitness.

The earthquake has left widespread destruction across parts of Venezuela, with at least 235 people confirmed dead, according to reports.

Ekene Agala, the man who was allegedly beaten by a mob and security operatives over claims that he stole ₦2 million, has resurfaced in a recent photo shared by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu.

The development comes days after a video of Ekene went viral, showing him insisting on his innocence during the incident, which reportedly occurred on June 28, 2026.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, Harrison alleged that the woman who accused Ekene of stealing the money has now changed her account of what happened.

According to Harrison, the woman had initially claimed there was CCTV footage showing Ekene taking the money. However, she later stated that there was no CCTV footage and that the allegation was based on what a young child reportedly told her.

Reacting to the development, Harrison wrote:

“What happened to Ekene Agala is a painful reminder of why we must never rush to judgment,”

“A woman initially accused Ekene of stealing N2 million and claimed there was CCTV footage to prove it. Based on that allegation, estate security and others nearly lynched him through jungle justice.

“Today, the story has changed. The same woman now says there is no CCTV footage and claims it was a little child who allegedly saw Ekene taking the money.

“This raises serious questions and reinforces an important lesson. Never follow the crowd without knowing the facts.

“Tomorrow, we will begin the process of ensuring that Ekene Agala gets justice. We thank God he survived the mob attack.

“Let this serve as a reminder to everyone, don’t be quick to judge based on viral videos, rumours, or public sentiment. The truth often lies beyond the first story you hear.

“Emerging facts now point to Ekene’s innocence in the allegation against him. We will find out.”

A Dollar General store manager, Alexis Hill, was fatally shot following an argument involving the purchase of hamburger buns at a store in Columbus, Georgia.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a Dollar General location on Victory Drive.

Reports indicate that a customer, identified as 33-year-old Jerome Willis, was purchasing hamburger buns priced at $1.58 when an altercation occurred at the checkout counter.

Investigators said Willis handed over two crumpled $1 bills as payment. As Alexis attempted to straighten the cash, Willis reportedly stepped away, pulled out a firearm, and shot her.

The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office said the shooting occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Alexis was pronounced dead at around 10:45 a.m.

Following the shooting, Willis fled the area, prompting a police search.

According to a statement from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), officers later located Willis in a parking lot and issued verbal commands for him to surrender. Authorities said he refused to comply.

Police then deployed a K-9 unit in an attempt to apprehend him. Investigators stated that Willis opened fire on the police dog and pointed his weapon at officers.

Officers returned fire, striking Willis multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The GBI said both a police officer and the K-9 sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the confrontation.

Family members of Willis later stated that he and Alexis did not know each other prior to the incident.

In a statement, Dollar General expressed condolences over the tragedy.

“We are deeply saddened over the tragic loss of our Columbus store manager Alexis Hill. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with our employee’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

The company added:

“We have been in direct contact with the family to offer support and condolences. Currently, the store remains closed, and grief counselors will be available for area employees.”

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.