Author: Saima Altaf
The big fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua happened today. Before the first punch, the crowd heard the national anthems. Two singers had this important job. Who is Ally Brooke? Ally Brooke sang the American national anthem for Jake Paul. She is a famous singer from the United States. Many people know her from the popular girl group Fifth Harmony. Brooke started her career on the TV show The X Factor. She has also been on Dancing with the Stars and makes her own music now. Her solo songs include “Low-Key.” Who is Skye Bishop? Skye Bishop sang the British national anthem…
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been found dead. Authorities identified him as Claudio Neves Valente. He was 48 years old and a Portuguese national. Police discovered his body on Thursday evening. He was in a storage facility in New Hampshire. The cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Who is Claudio Valente? Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez confirmed the details. He said Valente was the sole suspect in last weekend’s campus attack. The shooting happened last Saturday. It took place in a lecture hall at Brown University in Providence. Two students were killed in…
John Campbell is trending online today, December 19, 2025. Searches for the journalist have spiked on Google. The reason is a major career move. Campbell is returning to Radio New Zealand (RNZ). He will be the new co-anchor of “Morning Report.” He will host the show alongside Ingrid Hipkiss. This marks a big homecoming for Campbell. He is a veteran broadcaster in New Zealand. He is known for focusing on issues that affect everyday people. Listeners trust his strong, compassionate presence. For Campbell, this role is deeply personal. He explained his lifelong connection to the program. He said his parents…
A St Helens family is in mourning after the sudden death of a beloved father. Yan Hodkinson, 47, died on Sunday, December 14, just days before Christmas. His partner of 29 years, Jayne Chisnall, is sharing his story. Yan and Jayne met as teenagers. They had three children together. Their children are Jack, 20, Ruby, 16, and Max, 11. Jayne says Yan was the “life and soul of every party.” He was known for his pranks and making people laugh. Yan’s health struggles began last year. In 2023, he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. This is a serious bowel disease.…
Archaeologists have found a mysterious mass burial site in Scotland. The site is about 3,300 years old. Researchers revealed the discovery in a new report. The site is located in southern Scotland. It is near the town of Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway. The discovery was made during work for a new wind farm. Digs took place in 2020 and 2021. Archaeologists from Guard Archaeology led the work. They were checking the land before building an access road for the Twentyshilling Wind Farm. They found an ancient burial mound, known as a barrow. Inside were five closely-packed urns. The urns…
The Ashes cricket match in Adelaide saw more controversy on Thursday. The ‘Snicko’ review system was questioned again. England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was given out caught behind. This happened even though the ball did not seem to touch his bat. Smith was batting on 22 runs. He tried to hit a ball from Australian captain Pat Cummins. The ball was caught by Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The on-field umpire, Nitin Menon, was unsure. He asked the third umpire, Chris Gaffaney, to review the play. The video replay showed no clear contact between bat and ball. However, the ‘Snicko’ sound technology…
An object from another star system is moving near Earth this week. It is named the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. It will make its closest pass to our planet on Friday. The comet will be 167 million miles away. That is a very safe distance. It is the third known object from beyond our solar system to visit us. Scientists first saw 3I/ATLAS in June. It is traveling very fast through our solar system. In October, it passed close to Mars. After passing Earth, it will head toward Jupiter. It will get close to that planet in March 2026. NASA is…
A former British soldier has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian prison. Hayden Davies was captured while fighting for Ukraine in 2024. A court in Russian-occupied Donetsk ordered the sentence on Monday. The 30-year-old from Southampton will serve time in a maximum-security penal colony. The court ruled he acted as a “mercenary” for Ukraine. Russian prosecutors claimed he was paid to take part in military operations. The trial was held in the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic. This is a region of Ukraine illegally occupied by Russia. The UK and most countries do not recognize its authority. Davies was…
Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway offered comfort to a grieving guest on Thursday’s show. The guest, Genieva Owens, recently lost her mother to kidney failure. Kate and co-host Richard Madeley spoke with Genieva during the ITV program. The interview focused on an important health issue. There is a new call for Black communities to get tested for a specific gene. This gene is called APOL1. It can cause kidney disease. Reports say 1 in 10 people of Caribbean or African descent carry it. Having the gene greatly increases the risk of kidney failure. Genieva’s mother died earlier this year.…
More people want phones made for gaming. The market is growing fast. In 2025, many new models will focus on performance. They promise fast screens, powerful chips, and big batteries. Tech experts have shared their top picks. The best phone for gaming overall is the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro. It has a super smooth 185Hz AMOLED screen. Inside is the top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It also comes with lots of RAM and storage. This makes it great for all games. If you want to save money, look at the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro. It is the…