Popular Malian singer, Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over the current Xenophobic attack happening in the country.  Get the latest updates on our WhatsApp channel.

The 77yr old singer made the announcement on his facebook page saying that he cannot ignore the attacks going on between each african countries while describing it as a “Painful” decision.

He wrote: “I cannot ignore the reports of xenophobic violence against our African brothers and sisters.

“To be clear, I am not closing the door on South Africa. I am closing the door on violence.

“When I see migrants being attacked, I don’t see ‘politics’. I see people searching for work, safety, and dignity. That does not match the South Africa I know, the South Africa that stood firm with Mali, and the South Africa that Nelson Mandela built,”

His manager, Carolina Vallejo of One World Records, confirmed the decision to AFP on Wednesday.

A 14-year-old Georgia girl, Lilyana Rose Wagner, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing her mother and revealing that she had previously planned a school shooting.

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Wagner shot her 51-year-old mother, Rachel Wagner, in the back of the head while she was sleeping in November 2024.

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The case came to light after the teenager crashed her mother’s car. Police subsequently went to the family home, where they discovered Rachel’s body in her bed.

According to District Attorney Patrick Warren, Wagner later wrote a handwritten confession detailing what had happened. In the confession, she admitted that she had initially planned to carry out a shooting at her former middle school but later abandoned that plan and decided to kill her mother instead.

Investigators said the planned attack had been “inspired” by six mass shooters, although their identities were not disclosed.

Authorities also discovered that Wagner had built an online presence centered around planning a mass-casualty attack. Investigators said she had communicated with anonymous individuals online who encouraged her to commit murder.

The firearm used to kill her mother had reportedly been purchased from a pawn shop about a month before the shooting.

Wagner pleaded guilty in the case and was sentenced to life in prison. However, she will become eligible for parole after serving 30 years.

A father of two, Ant “Butch” Butcher, has tragically died after being involved in a workplace collision with a side loader in Dinnington, South Yorkshire.

The incident happened on August 12, 2026, at a premises on Todwick Road, where Ant was working.

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The 30-something-year-old was reportedly looking forward to marrying his partner, Sarah, next year. Sadly, his plans were cut short by the fatal workplace accident, leaving behind his two daughters and loved ones.

According to South Yorkshire Police, officers were called to the premises at around 11am following reports that a man had been injured.

When emergency services arrived, Ant was found seriously injured following a collision with a side loader. Despite efforts by paramedics to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police later arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and other driving offences. He has since been released on bail while investigations continue.

A police spokesperson said:

“It is reported the man was injured in a collision with a side loader.

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, who was in his 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and other driving offences.

“He has since been bailed.

“The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and we are working alongside HSE as our enquiries remain ongoing.”

Ant’s death has left his family and friends devastated, particularly as he had been preparing to marry Sarah next year.

A GoFundMe campaign organised by members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch has been launched to support Ant’s family. More than £7,600 has reportedly been raised so far.

A father has tragically died after falling into a large vat of boiling jaggery at a factory in Maharashtra, India.

The man, identified as Danish, had reportedly been working at a jaggery plant in the state for about four months after travelling from Uttar Pradesh with 15 other men in search of employment.

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The fatal incident happened on August 21 when Danish was standing close to the edge of an open vat containing boiling jaggery.

A video from the factory shows him appearing to become dizzy before suddenly losing his balance and falling into the extremely hot liquid.

His colleagues immediately rushed towards him and could be heard shouting for help as they tried to rescue him.

According to reports, Danish remained trapped inside the vat for nearly a minute before his colleagues were able to pull him out.

He was reportedly in severe pain and crying out as those around him called for water and tried to assist him.

Danish was then rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment.

Despite efforts by medical workers to save him, he later died from the injuries he suffered in the accident.

He Leaves Behind Wife and Two-Month-Old Son

Danish had reportedly been married for two years and was a father to a two-month-old son.

His death has left behind his wife, young child, parents, elder brother and sister.

He had travelled to Maharashtra with other workers in search of employment and had spent several months working at the jaggery plant before the fatal accident.

Jaggery is a traditional unrefined sugar made by boiling and solidifying juice extracted from sugarcane or palm plants.

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A Florida mother and her 2-year-old daughter have died after they were struck by lightning outside their home in Margate, Florida.

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The tragic incident happened on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as Kenya Glasgow and her daughter, Kennedi, had reportedly just stepped out of their vehicle while a storm was approaching.

According to the Margate Police Department, officers received a call at about 2:30 p.m. after the pair were found on the sidewalk.

Witness Prince Moody told ABC Miami that Kenya and her daughter had just exited their vehicle when lightning struck them, causing both to fall to the ground.

Emergency responders rushed the mother and child to hospital, but both were pronounced dead.

Prince said he immediately tried to help the family and called emergency services.

He said:

“Very traumatic scene.

“I offered aid as much as I could, calmed the family down, and I started praying. I called 911 immediately.

“It was very emotional to see two lifeless bodies on the ground.”

Kenya’s husband, Kameroun Glasgow, said the family had just arrived at the home and were trying to get inside as the weather worsened.

“We saw that the rain was picking up and we just said, ‘Hey, we got to get the girls inside,’” he said.

Kameroun said he felt the impact of the lightning strike himself.

“I got the aftershock from the ground. By the grace of God, I’m still here,” he said.

However, when he turned around, he was faced with the devastating sight of his wife and daughter lying on the ground.

“To turn around and see your wife and your daughter there lifeless is even worse,” Glasgow said.

Kenya and Kennedi are survived by Kameroun and Kennedi’s twin sister, Kensli.

Kameroun said the loss of Kennedi’s twin sister will be particularly difficult for the surviving child, who is still too young to fully understand what has happened.

“For her to lose her twin sister, words can’t describe that feeling because I know she can’t even fathom it right now,” he said through tears.

He remembered Kenya as a loving woman who always put other people before herself.

“My wife — the biggest heart in the world,” he said.

“The biggest heart in the world. Puts everybody before herself.”

Kameroun described Kenya as his high school sweetheart, saying they met during their senior year. He also credited her with helping shape the man he became.

“She helped me make me into the man that I am today,” he said.

He also remembered his young daughter as an energetic child who loved music, especially songs by Benson Boone.

“I’ve never seen a 2-year-old sing Benson Boone on a karaoke with a mic word for word,” he said.

“Two years old and as clear as day. ‘Beautiful Things’, that’s her favorite song.”

Kameroun said the birth of his twin daughters had been a blessing to the family following the death of his father, making Kennedi’s sudden death even harder to accept.

“I thought my biggest blessing was God sending me my two daughters once my dad passed,” he said.

“Just for one of them to be gone now, it’s tough.”

He is now trying to stay strong for Kensli as the family begins to cope with the devastating loss.

“It’s going to be OK because I have to be, because I have another beautiful daughter that’s inside,” he said.

For now, Kameroun said he is relying on his faith as he faces life without his wife and daughter.

“God gives no challenges to people that can’t handle it,” he said.

The family has also created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover expenses following the tragedy.

A 24-year-old nurse who had been missing for several days has been rescued by Military Police after she was found gagged and chained to a bed inside a residence in Brazil.

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The nurse, identified as Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, was reportedly found on Friday in Águas Lindas de Goiás after police responded to reports of a woman screaming from inside the property.

When officers entered the residence, they reportedly found Emiliane in a distressed condition. She had allegedly been restrained with ropes, handcuffs and chains, while a gas mask was placed over her face.

A video from the rescue shows officers freeing her from the restraints as she appeared frightened and shaken.
According to reports, Emiliane’s disappearance was reported on August 17 after she went to meet her former partner, Ailton Rodrigues de Souza.

She had reportedly agreed to meet him to discuss matters involving their two children. During the meeting, however, Souza allegedly attacked her and took her to another location.

Police said she was subsequently held against her will, where she was sexually assaulted and restrained.

Authorities also reported that drugs were allegedly involved during the incident.

In a statement, the Military Police said:

“Inside one of the rooms, the victim was located gagged and with the lower and upper limbs, in addition to the neck, restricted by ropes, handcuffs and chain. She also presented breathing difficulties and signs of lack of oxygenation,”

Investigators reportedly found food and other items inside the residence which suggested that Souza may have intended to keep Emiliane there for several more days.
Souza was traced by authorities and arrested on Friday.

He has been charged in connection with the case, including kidnapping, rape and false imprisonment.

Emiliane was taken to hospital following her rescue and has since been discharged. She reportedly continues to experience pain and dizziness following the ordeal.

The incident occurred months after Emiliane ended her relationship with Souza in December 2025. The pair had reportedly been together for five years and have two children together.

Speaking about the relationship, Emiliane said she overlooked several warning signs when she was younger and attributed part of the situation to her emotional dependence on her former partner.

She said:

“I don’t know if it was love, if it was addiction … it was emotional dependence, because I married him at the age of 18. Love is blind, we don’t see it,”

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A 38-year-old Brazilian woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after she reportedly convinced a couple that she was a 12-year-old girl and lived with them for more than a year.

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The woman, identified as Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, reportedly deceived the family by claiming she was a child who needed care and protection.

According to reports, Amanda maintained the false identity for approximately 14 months after being taken in by the couple, who reportedly treated her as their daughter.

To make the story believable, she reportedly claimed to have several medical conditions and even pretended to have a mental age similar to that of a child.

Amanda was also said to have pretended to be physically disabled and reportedly drank milk from baby bottles and used dummies and a comfort blanket.

She reportedly told the family that she had autism and other medical conditions, which she used to explain her adult appearance despite claiming to be 12 years old.

Amanda also reportedly claimed that she had been forced to take hormones as a child following abuse, saying this was responsible for her mature physical appearance.
According to reports, Amanda first approached a church in Joinville, Brazil, claiming that she had escaped an abusive situation in the northern state of Pará.

Members of the religious community reportedly offered her financial assistance and helped arrange accommodation before she was eventually taken in by the couple.

Police said Amanda remained with the family for about 14 months while maintaining the false identity.

During that period, she reportedly behaved like a young child, including using baby bottles and dummies. She was also accused of pretending to suffer panic attacks and speaking in a high-pitched voice.

The family reportedly became deeply attached to her and believed that she was a 12-year-old girl who needed their protection.

They reportedly celebrated what they believed was her 12th birthday, paid for medical treatment and even considered formally adopting her.

However, the deception was eventually uncovered, leading to Amanda’s arrest and subsequent prosecution.

She has now been sentenced to one year and six months in prison for fraud

 

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An Ohio couple accused of keeping 16 children in what authorities described as an extremely unhygienic and unsafe home are now facing additional charges relating to alleged sexual abuse.

Gary Siders Jr., 37, and his wife, Elizabeth Siders, 33, were previously charged with multiple counts of child endangerment after authorities discovered the children living in disturbing conditions at their home in Hamden, Ohio.

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A Vinton County grand jury returned the new indictments on Friday, about two months after authorities raided the property on June 30.

The investigation that led police to the home reportedly began as a separate child sexual abuse case.

According to county prosecutors, investigators had sought Gary Siders Jr.’s DNA as part of that case. When law enforcement officers went to serve search warrants, they reportedly discovered the conditions in which the 16 children were living at the Ohmer Street property.

“Law enforcement sought the DNA of Gary Siders Jr. related to the child sex abuse case,” prosecutors told reporters.

“Upon serving search warrants for the child sex abuse case, the existing condition of the 16 children at the Ohmer Street house became known,” prosecutors said, adding that “the child sex abuse cases involve interfamily relations and do not pose a risk to the general public.”

The alleged victim is reportedly a young relative who is not part of the Siders’ immediate family.

According to reports, Gary and Elizabeth are accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a minor who was more than 10 years younger than them between January and September 2022.

The couple now face two counts of third-degree sexual battery and a third-degree felony count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, in addition to the existing child endangerment allegations.

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said the latest indictments are part of an investigation that is still underway.

“These indictments are the latest developments in the ongoing investigations, but our work is far from complete,” said Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson in a press release.

“BCI is actively investigating these cases alongside the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office, and my office will continue to support Prosecuting Attorney William Archer as the legal process continues.”

Following the discovery of the home, Gary Jr. and Elizabeth were each indicted on 19 counts of child endangerment.

The charges include second-degree felony allegations that the children suffered serious physical harm while living in the property.

Gary Jr.’s parents, Christina Siders, 68, and Gary Siders Sr., 73, are also facing charges connected to the conditions inside the home.

Christina faces 19 counts of child endangerment, while Gary Sr. faces 16 counts. Prosecutors have reportedly filed multiple legal theories in relation to the conditions found inside the house.

A surrogate mother has been sued for more than $100,000 by the baby’s biological parents after she reportedly refused to terminate the pregnancy despite being asked to do so following a prenatal diagnosis.

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The surrogate, identified as McKenna West, is facing legal action from Nasheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, who filed the lawsuit weeks before she gave birth to the baby.

According to court documents cited by TMZ, Gilkar and Ahmed had agreed to pay West $60,000 to carry their child. Their agreement reportedly contained an abortion clause allowing the pregnancy to be terminated if medical problems involving the fetus were discovered.

When West was about 20 weeks pregnant, the baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious congenital condition in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped and cannot properly pump blood to the body.

West reportedly refused to terminate the pregnancy and instead travelled to Texas, where she gave birth on August 12.

Following the baby’s birth, West reportedly named the boy Gabriel, while his biological parents have said they want him to be named Rumi.

Gilkar and Ahmed are seeking more than $100,000 in damages from West, alleging that she breached their agreement. They are also seeking additional unspecified damages over what they describe as her alleged “malicious, outrageous conduct.”

The lawsuit states that West had previously experienced two pregnancies and was therefore familiar with pregnancy and childbirth.

The intended parents, however, have denied threatening West or attempting to force her to have an abortion.

The dispute has now developed into a wider legal battle involving questions surrounding abortion, surrogacy and parental rights, with proceedings and officials in three states reportedly becoming involved.

According to Lincoln Wilson, an attorney representing West, Gilkar and Ahmed have not provided her with any money since she declined to terminate the pregnancy.

Wilson also said West is preparing to fight for legal parentage of the baby.

“She is seeking parentage of the child because she gave birth in Texas, and in Texas, if you give birth to a child, it’s your child,” Wilson said.

However, reproductive law attorney Marla Neufeld previously told The Post that West has virtually no legal claim to the child.

The case remains before the courts, with the legal status of the baby and the rights of the surrogate and biological parents yet to be determined.